Hotel Gamla Stan, BW Signature Collection is a four-star boutique hotel at Skeppsbron 22, on the waterfront edge of Stockholm’s Old Town. Its guest rooms are spread across three historic buildings, and travelers book it for medieval lanes outside the front door and harbor views across Saltsjön.
The property has 81 rooms. Many face quiet courtyards, and several have period details such as exposed beams and deep-set windows, though rooms can run compact. Guests also get:
- A private art gallery
- A well-reviewed daily breakfast
- In-room tea and coffee makers
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- An elevator and a 24-hour front desk (source)
Tripadvisor reviewers rate it 4 of 5 across 367 reviews.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
When to go: June through August brings the highest rates and cruise-day crowds in the Old Town. For better value and quieter streets, book May or September. December is a romantic option, with the Christmas market on Stortorget.
Room choice: Request a water-view room when booking, since standard rooms usually overlook the courtyard.
Nearby sights: The Royal Palace and the Nobel Prize Museum are about five minutes away on foot. Fotografiska is roughly 1.4 miles away, reachable by walking or a short ferry ride.
Getting there: Gamla Stan metro station is a short walk away. Arlanda Express trains run from the airport to Central Station, about a 15-minute stroll from the hotel. Cobblestones make rolling luggage awkward, so pack light.
