Castanea Old Town Hostel in Årsta

Set in 2 houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, this laid-back hostel lies in Gamla Stan old town district. It's a 4-minute walk from the nearest metro station and 5 km from Skansen open-air museum and zoo.Straightforward mixed-sex and female-only dorms have free Wi-Fi, bunk beds, reading lights and lockers, and sleep up to 16 guests. Private rooms are also available. All have shared bathrooms. Linens and padlocks are available for an extra fee.There's a communal kitchen, and shared computers are available for guest use.