Hotel Äppelviken in Stockholm

Within a 2-minute walk of eateries, this informal hotel is 12 minutes' walk from a metro station and 6 km from Drottningholm Palace, a 17th-century castle and royal residence.The unpretentious, individually decorated rooms come with flat-screen TVs. Some have private balconies.Complimentary perks consist of parking, and breakfast served in a relaxed dining room.