About

We offer unique accommodation in an old prison - stay in the old cells!

Langholmen is a famous island in central Stockholm, close to Sodermalm, which is well-known for all its bars, restaurants, theatres, galleries and lively atmosphere. We are close to beach, green areas and public transport.

Accommodation is in well-equipped cells with two-to-four bunks, with or without private bathroom. All rooms have bunk beds, even the twin rooms. Most cells have their own shower and WC.

Our reception, which contains a boutique and a bar is open 24 hours a day. We also have a pub, restaurant and bike rental.

Located in central Stockholm, our large hostel is situated on a green and quiet island close to public transport. Langholmen is the most captivating hostel in Stockholm. It offers accommodation in the original, but now freshly renovated, prison cells in what used to be the Crown Prison. Built in the 1840s, it served as a prison until 1975, when the last convict left the island.

Please note:

Bed linen, towel, breakfast are not included in the price, but can be rented in the reception.

Free WiFi

Free parking (Subject to availability, can´t be pre-booked)

Age for accompanying responsible for the booking: +18.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Age Restriction
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
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Reviews

9.8Superb(1159)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    10.0
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
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Ipshita
Female, 25-30, India
This is ideal if you’re a solo travelling and want some peace and quiet. The island is located further away from all of the attractions which allows for a quiet and peaceful space. It’s got good bus connectivity which can take you to the necessary next mode of transport. I would say the single cell rooms are best for only 1 person and the hotel setting means you don’t meet alot of other people (if that’s something you’re looking for). I throughly enjoyed it! A hotel experience on a budget.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Thomas
Male, 41+, England
Top place to stay. Good all round place to stay. The only downside is small rooms- which is expected in a former prison.
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
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Akseli
Male, 25-30, Finland
An excellent hostel-hotel-conference complex that is known and praised by the Swedes. The staff handled it very well even though I had unsuccessfully booked the evening of the same day (a classic). Location is on a quiet island, walking distance to grocery stores. It's a longer walk to the centre, but the public transport takes you straight to the centre. Although the beds are bunk beds, the accommodation is hotel standard.
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Location

Langholmsmuren 20, Box 9116, Stockholm, Sweden
2.6km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

If you're looking for an unusual place to stay in central Stockholm, Langholmens Vandrarhem STF/HI is in a former prison built in the 1800s. Hostelworld guests have said this is a "friendly hostel with character in a beautiful location" with "very clean and comfortable" rooms in the former cells. There's a restaurant and pub in the old prison hospital, while the hostel is surrounded by lush greenery and beaches. Reviewers frequently tell us how much they enjoyed their "lovely" morning swim; it's little wonder this hostel was voted the best in Sweden in 2008 by Hostelworld users!