Hotel Hellsten — Stockholm, Sweden

Hotel Hellsten is a characterful, traditional 4-star in Stockholm’s Vasastan in Stockholm, Sweden.

Address: Luntmakargatan 68, Stockholm. Property ID: 1029692.

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November 2026

December 2026

#8 of 9 hotels in Vasastan by Axel's take. Vasastan is #5 of 8 places to stay in Stockholm. The best hotels in Vasastan, ranked · Where to stay in Stockholm

Axel's take: 8.0/10

Character, helpful staff and strong breakfasts outweigh some decidedly compact rooms. a characterful, traditional 4-star in Stockholm’s Vasastan, scored for what it is.

Hotel Hellsten is a traditional 4-star with more personality than polish: an 1898 building, eclectic furnishings and a welcoming bar rather than sleek, uniform rooms. It’s a strong pick for a Stockholm city break, with Rådmansgatan metro around the corner. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and generous breakfast; the glass-enclosed breakfast room and live jazz add appeal.

The compromise is room comfort and consistency. Smaller categories can feel tight, storage is limited, and recent guests report noise in some rooms, especially near the lift. Reports of no air-conditioning also matter for summer stays. We’d choose a larger category and request a quiet room. Skip it if you expect spacious, uniformly polished four-star accommodation or need a straightforward, easily accessible layout.

• Best for: couples on a city break; travelers who prefer character to chain-hotel uniformity; sightseers using public transport

• Watch out for: compact rooms and limited storage; noise in some rooms; no air-conditioning reported by guests

• Location: Vasastan restaurants nearby; roughly two minutes on foot to Rådmansgatan metro.

• Rooms: Individually decorated; smaller categories can be cramped, with uneven sound insulation.

• Cleanliness: Generally a strength across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional complaints.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives.

• Amenities: Breakfast conservatory, Earth Bar with live jazz, small gym and bookable sauna.

• Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; limited garage spaces must be reserved in advance.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Hellsten, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel Hellsten

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Hellsten
• Luntmakargatan 68, Stockholm
• Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 1,059 reviews (location 4.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Stockholm Central Station: 9 min by taxi · Bromma Stockholm Airport: 23 min by taxi · Stockholm Arlanda Airport: 34 min by public transport · Stockholm Skavsta Airport: 85 min by taxi · King's Garden: 7 min by taxi · The Royal Palace: 8 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Parking (on site): SEK 300 per car per night
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Sauna, Parking (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Stockholm

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