Stay on Stockholm’s peaceful Skeppsholmen island, surrounded by water, history and culture yet within walking distance of the city.
Hotel Skeppsholmen, Stockholm


Why Stay at Hotel Skeppsholmen?
Hotel Skeppsholmen gives you a very different way to experience Stockholm. Set on the small island of Skeppsholmen, surrounded by water and mature trees, the hotel feels peaceful and removed from the city, yet you are only a short walk from many of Stockholm’s cultural and historic highlights.
The hotel occupies two historic buildings dating back to the late 17th century, originally built to house Sweden’s Royal Marines. Their character has been carefully retained, with contemporary Swedish design introduced in a way that feels simple, comfortable and sympathetic to the buildings. Original details sit alongside clean Scandinavian interiors, while views towards the gardens, waterfront and surrounding city reinforce the sense that you are staying somewhere distinctly Stockholm.
There is a relaxed restaurant serving seasonal Swedish food, peaceful outdoor spaces and plenty of room to slow down after a day in the city.
Hotel Skeppsholmen is particularly special if you want Stockholm on your doorstep but would rather wake to water, trees and birdsong than the bustle of a conventional city centre hotel.
Where is Hotel Skeppsholmen?
Hotel Skeppsholmen is located on Skeppsholmen island in central Stockholm. Surrounded by the waters of the Stockholm harbour, the island is known for its museums, historic buildings, walking paths and leafy waterfront.
Moderna Museet and ArkDes are close by, while a short walk across the bridge takes you towards the city centre. You can also continue towards Gamla Stan or use Stockholm’s passenger boats to explore Djurgården and other parts of the city from the water.
It is a location that gives you the best of both sides of Stockholm. You have culture, restaurants and historic neighbourhoods close at hand, but return at the end of the day to a much quieter island setting.
Itinerary Inspiration
Begin with a slow morning on Skeppsholmen before walking along the waterfront towards Stockholm’s museums and historic neighbourhoods. Visit Moderna Museet, explore the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan with a private guide or cross the water to Djurgården for the Vasa Museum and beautiful waterside walks.
Stockholm is a city best experienced from the water as well as on foot. Take a private boat into the Stockholm Archipelago, passing wooded islands, traditional summer houses and small coastal communities before returning to the city later in the day.
You could also spend time discovering Stockholm’s food scene, stop for a traditional Swedish fika or explore the galleries, independent shops and Scandinavian design stores found throughout the capital.
Back on Skeppsholmen, enjoy dinner featuring seasonal Swedish ingredients before taking an evening walk around the island as the lights of Stockholm begin to appear across the water.
Experiences You Can Enjoy
- Explore Gamla Stan with a private local guide
- Take a private boat through the Stockholm Archipelago
- Visit Moderna Museet and ArkDes
- Discover the Vasa Museum on Djurgården
- Walk Stockholm’s waterfront and historic neighbourhoods
- Experience a traditional Swedish fika
- Explore Scandinavian art and design
- Discover Stockholm’s restaurants and food halls
- Enjoy cycling and walking around the city’s islands
- Combine Stockholm with a tailor made journey through Sweden
Itinerary Inspiration in Stockholm
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
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What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
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I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
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Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
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We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
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We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.










