Metro Hotel is a modest three-star hotel on Vretensborgsvägen in Hägersten, the residential and light-industrial stretch of southwest Stockholm around Telefonplan. It skips the frills and focuses on clean rooms, a sauna, and a terrace that opens in the warmer months. Budget-minded and solo travelers book it for straightforward lodging at prices well below what downtown hotels charge.
Rooms are simple and functional, built for sleeping and showering rather than lingering. The sauna is the main draw, particularly after a cold day of sightseeing, and is a very Swedish way to end an evening. From late spring through summer, the terrace gives guests an outdoor spot for coffee or a drink. The surrounding streets are a mix of offices, workshops, and apartment blocks. Nearby, Konstfack, Sweden’s largest university of arts, crafts and design, occupies the former LM Ericsson headquarters with its landmark tower. The area feels local and quiet.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Telefonplan station on the red metro line is the closest transit link and puts central Stockholm within a short ride. Summer and major event weekends fill Stockholm’s budget beds quickly, so book early for June through August. Weekend rates often dip because the area’s business traffic thins out. Confirm sauna hours and terrace availability with the front desk before you arrive, since both can vary by season. For dinner, the cafés and neighborhood restaurants of Midsommarkransen are a short walk or one metro stop away.
