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By Axel Hernborg · Updated 16 August 2026 · How we review hotels
Best for travellers seeking historic prestige and fine dining. Grand Hôtel Stockholm holds a booking score of 9 based on 1070 reviews, alongside a Google rating of 4.6 from 4325 reviews. Highlighting nineteenth-century architectural details, it features waterfront views of the Royal Palace and Michelin-recognized dining by Mathias Dahlgren. Guests can unwind in the Nordic spa with traditional cold plunges or use the indoor swimming pool. However, visitors should expect to pay a high premium for harbour-view rooms, and the public areas often feel very busy.
Guests score it 9 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Stockholm is 9.2.
What Guests Loved
- Its position on the Blasieholmen peninsula provides direct sightlines to the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan. Guests can observe the waterfront activity from the large windows of the harbor-facing guest rooms.
- The Nordic Spa & Fitness area incorporates Swedish wellness traditions, featuring saunas and cold plunge pools. This facility serves as a quiet retreat from the city center, offering specialized hydrotherapy treatments.
Things to Consider
- The significant price difference between standard rooms and those with waterfront views may be a consideration. Internal-facing rooms lack the iconic palace vistas but often offer a quieter environment away from the street.
- As a popular destination for afternoon tea and local events, the lobby can feel active during peak hours. Guests seeking total seclusion might find the public spaces more bustling than smaller boutique alternatives.
- Its position on the Blasieholmen peninsula provides direct sightlines to the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan. Guests can observe the waterfront activity from the large windows of the harbor-facing guest rooms.
- The Nordic Spa & Fitness area incorporates Swedish wellness traditions, featuring saunas and cold plunge pools. This facility serves as a quiet retreat from the city center, offering specialized hydrotherapy treatments.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“Attentive service, impossibly beautiful with views of the marina, and extraordinary food. This was a singularly exceptional experience start to finish. There are four restaurants in the hotel, which are so delicious that we ended up cancelling half our reservations just to sit on the water there and eat. Every request, even ones we didn’t think we would have, were promptly met with a smile. Huge shout out to the restaurant staff and their impeccable training. I will dream of that burger and those kenelbulen until my return”
“One of the best hotel experiences ever. The location is perfect! The staff is kind, thoughtful and exceptional. Beautiful,curated rooms. You're surrounded in quiet luxury from start to finish. We were there for a large, overwhelming event. They handled it calmly with fantastic patience. I can't say enough good things about our stay. Simply amazing in every way ❤️”
“Had a wonderful time at Grand Hotel in Stockholm. It was a quick trip with another couple and the hotel did not disappoint. You should absolutely book a room with breakfast and access to the spa. I have stayed at many 5-star hotels and his is the best breakfast experience so far”
“Right on the water across from the palace, so you’re a short walk from Gamla Stan and the museums. Room was quiet with a view over the harbour. Breakfast was excellent. Service was polished but not stiff. The building itself has real history to it. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Would stay again.”
“The Grand Hôtel Stockholm is one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels, located right by the waterfront and just a short walk from Nationalmuseum. Its location is probably one of the best in Stockholm, with views over the harbor and easy access to Gamla Stan and central attractions. The building has a classic, elegant style and feels very historic, but inside it’s well maintained and modern where it matters. It’s known for hosting international guests, celebrities, and even Nobel Prize laureates during the awards week. Even if you’re not staying there, it’s the kind of place that adds a lot to the atmosphere of the area — especially when you walk along the waterfront nearby in the evening.”
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grand Hôtel Stockholm from the airport?
Grand Hôtel Stockholm is 37 km from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
How far is Grand Hôtel Stockholm from the centre of Stockholm?
Grand Hôtel Stockholm is 650 m from the centre of Stockholm.
How do guests rate Grand Hôtel Stockholm?
Grand Hôtel Stockholm is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 4,327 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 1,070 guest reviews.
How many stars does Grand Hôtel Stockholm have?
Grand Hôtel Stockholm is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Grand Hôtel Stockholm offer?
Grand Hôtel Stockholm offers Indoor swimming pool, Free Wifi, Private Parking, Spa, Airport shuttle, Non-smoking rooms.
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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden





