As many before have written: the stairs are challenging, but hey, the house is from the 17th century, so what do you expect? Of course you hear some noise when you are in the middle of the Old Town, I slept well all the same. Only point of complaint: the bathroom door was somewhat difficult to close.

Very charming hotel in exceptionally good location. Within walking distance you can reach many points of interest like royal castle, heart of Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, shopping areas, for all the rest you have an underground stop within 200 m. Very friendly staff - my friend has a gluten allergy, so for the next morning the nice lady from breakfast supplied her with gluten free bread and Muesli. The room was cozy and the beds very comfy. Bathroom: the shower being only secured with a curtain, I was afraid all would be completely wet after showering, but it worked out fine. All in all: no complaints.

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel was unmanned for my stay, which happened to be from noon to morning. Breakfast was not until 8, which was a little late for me.

Quaint and quirky ancient building, very charming and memorable. Climbing old stairs was required, so perhaps not for everyone.

Stayed in May 2024

Not exactly a minus, but breakfast could use a slight more variety as it's exactly the same every morning. Nonetheless, it was in fact traditional swedish breakfast as far as i'm aware and everything was delicious so we weren't disappointed or something.

Location is great: in the heart of Gamla Stan, metro stop is very near however you can easily walk everywhere as well. Room quite small, but super cosy, scandi style, minimalistic. Staff was lovely, very friendly and accomodating. Bonus was to be awoken every morning by the smell of freshly baked croissants! :)

Stayed in May 2024

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We had such a cute & spacious hotel room. The staff was very kind & accommodating. The hotel was also in an absolutely perfect location. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed in May 2024

I didn’t love how cramped the bathroom was, but not the end of the world. You could definitely hear everything going on outside, but they provided ear plugs. I only stayed one night, I think if I had stayed longer these things may have bothered me.

The property was the perfect location, very close to the train station, all the sites, and shops. The staff was really nice and welcoming, let me into my room to change since I was coming off a red eye even though the room wasn’t fully cleaned yet. They also took my luggage to my room

Stayed in May 2024

Tea, but no coffee in the room.

Great location. Great top floor room. Nice and big.

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast was too late for us but we left very early.

Beautiful historic accommodation w/a great location. Very unique

Stayed in May 2024

As a hotel, Sven Vintappare suffers from a number of issues. One can probably live with it, but please replace beds and other pieces of furniture. I understand those are very basic by design (no fancy furniture in 17th century, got it), but mine were clearly beyond repair. And c’mon, remove this ugly TV, it just ruins the atmosphere. Also, the hotel is only staffed in the mornings which I find too opportunistic — at this price point, one may reasonably expect a 24/7 receptionist.

Sven Vintappare is rather not a hotel but an experience. Perfectly located in Gamla Stan, in a house built in 1607, this is one-of-a-kind place where one can truly feel as a medieval Swede. Definitely worthy of a one-night stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Absolutely gorgeous hotel in an super central location. The couple that run the hotel were wonderful and so friendly, and the breakfast was amazing!

Stayed in March 2024

pay little bit more attention to cleaning (electrical equipment, sockets)

Great location, lots of character. Cosy breakfast area

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Perfect location in the old town. Charming old building with the Feeling at home. Welcoming staff in the morning and nice breakfast with fresh products. Complimentary Fika available every afternoon.

Stayed in March 2024

It does have some issues you would expect from such an old building - squeaky wood floors that aren’t level, some outside nose, the stairs

Very charming old property with a delicious breakfast and lovely breakfast room. Yes, the stairs are steep. If you have mobility issues or are arriving with tons of luggage this may not be the place for you. But for everyone else, it’s a great experience and a comfortable room in a super convenient location. Short walk to anything in Gamla Stan, and not a bad walk to neighboring islands as well. Very easy access to the metro.

Stayed in February 2024

We really loved the location of the property. Our hosts were also very accommodating! We enjoyed the authenticity of the hotel and the room as well. It was such an amazing place! Having the breakfast every morning in the cafe was a special touch!

Stayed in February 2024

Character

Stayed in February 2024

Given that the building dates back to 1607 it would be hard to find fault. No elevators in those days, we expected the spiral stairs. The bathroom was clean and updated but tight but the bedroom was large and bright. Breakfast was continental... there could have been more fruit.

The location was ideal. Shops, restaurants, the T, ferries, museums all minutes from the door of the hotel. The Hostess was delightful and ready to answer any questions and book reservations.

Stayed in January 2024

Stairs. Fortunately we were only on first floor, but with a large suitcase it’s was challenging carting up a steep, narrow turning staircase

Unique small historic building hotel & central Old town location. Beautifully furnished, comfortable and warm despite below freezing outside temperature. Amazing selection & delicious buffet breakfast

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, all good.

Great central location. Just down an side street. Lots of bars and restaurants around

Stayed in January 2024

The staff is very friendly. The room was perfect and the bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again.

Stayed in November 2023

One thing I wish I had known was that it is in a street that cars can't get to, so it was hard dragging my luggage through the freshly fallen snow by myself. Also the hotel is narrow and tall, so the stairs are very steep. I didn't mind at all, but I am just adding this, it is not for anyone with a physical disability.

This is a really cute hotel with a spacious room. You can choose your own level of heat, which is not something I found in other hotels in Stockholm. The staff is incredibly nice, and it has a bed and breakfast vibe, so if you want a place that has reception 24/7 you should look elsewhere. It has a really romantic atmosphere, the candle lighting was really cute.

Stayed in December 2023

Only thing that could be better is that you hear every movement from the guests above you. But with such an old house, it is unavoidable.

Wonderful hotel at excellent location. It was like a fairytale to stay there. Good breakfast, especially given that the hotel only has 7 rooms and therefore a limited number of guests.

Stayed in November 2023

The less positive side of the stay has to do with the garbage collection, which takes place at 6 am and does not respect anyone who wants to rest; those responsible for the service make a lot of unnecessary noise...

The atmosphere sends you right back to the 17th century! What a great experience. This small hotel, right in the center of Stockholm's old town, is perfect if you want to walk around and close enough to the central station, what gives you the right mobility even for business trips. Staff is very gentle and breakfast, being very frugal, is enough for your needs.

Stayed in October 2023

The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in! It’s a 400-year-old house just off the wonderful walking streets of the old city. The staff are friendly and the breakfasts are superb. You will need to be agile to climb the stairs and the walls lean at funny angles - but this just adds to the charm! The rooms are warm and inviting and the beds are comfortable. The adjacent lanes are packed with wonderful restaurants. The hotel is only 10 minutes walk from central station (or 4 minutes from the metro). I will definitely return!

Stayed in October 2023

I was a bit concerned that the hotel is very near restaurants but there was no noise after 10 pm and we slept fine.

The location of being in Gamla Stan (Old Town) and being in an historic building. I loved the furnishings and that the hotel was refurbished and not renovated. The charm and history live on.

Stayed in September 2023

The location in Gamla Stan (Old Town) is perfect. So many wonderful things to discover within a very short walk. The house, being over 400 years old, has a charm no modern hotel can match. Indeed the steep winding stairway is not for everyone (it is very narrow and very steep), but it adds a great quality to the hotel. The room was quite large and the somewhat uneven floor gave a really fun aspect to staying. Indeed... it is really a building over 400 years old. Every little detail is done with the greatest of care. It is obvious there has been a lot of thought put into this hotel. The staff was excellent and ever so helpful. Breakfast was excellent and the fact you can get little snacks of pastries, cookies and coffee really when you wanted made it even better than expected. Our flight was leaving late in the evening, but we were able to leave our luggage with no problem making the final day relaxing and easy. If it were possible to rate it higher than 5 stars I would.

Stayed in October 2023