HOTEL HELLSTEN, Stockholm

Hotel Hellsten - A 19th-century boutique hotel with jazz bar, sauna, and design rooms in central Vasastan

Located in a historic 19th-century building in Vasastan, this 4-star Stockholm hotel features 78 individually designed rooms with modern amenities and antique furnishings from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Hotel Hellsten offers black Greek slate bathrooms with underfloor heating, a fitness center, and a business center with complimentary newspapers. The property includes a glass-enclosed breakfast conservatory and the Earth Bar, which hosts local jazz performances on Thursdays. Seven rooms feature private balconies, while some accommodations showcase preserved details like porcelain stoves and stucco work. Hellsten sits one block from Rådmansgatan metro station and a 5-minute walk from Drottninggatan's shopping and dining district. The hotel provides a sauna, 24-hour reception, and garage parking for an additional fee.

Pros

African artifacts and black-and-white photography decorate the colonial-style bar

Located in a quiet street despite central position

Jazz performances by local artists on Thursday evenings

Each room features unique design elements and color schemes

Cons

Limited garage spaces require advance booking

Some windows in single rooms do not open