Lydmar Hotel
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Lydmar Hotel

Hotel · Skeppsholmen ·

Refined hotel with unique art, waterfront views, and great service

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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden Get directions

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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden Get directions

+46 8 22 31 60
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"If Stockholm epitomizes cool, then the 19th-century Lydmar Hotel has somehow managed to improve upon that ideal. How many hotels give each floor its own distinctive living room—a private lounge away from the bustling lobby that buzzes with a stylish city’s most beautiful and well-connected denizens? And how often is that lobby also an art gallery, a worthy destination in itself and a gateway to rooms where the likes of Damien Hirst would feel right at home? Surely it’s rare to find a rather small hotel like this—home to three of a city’s hottest bars, including two with unobstructed waterfront views of the Royal Palace and surrounding harbor. Few are bold enough to acknowledge that the best spa in a city that celebrates wellness is located next door in another hotel, and that it would be better to get its own guests unfettered access to that luxurious haven than to try to build its own. The Lydmar is a hotel unlike any other."

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"It’s no small feat to open next to the illustrious Grand Hotel and promptly steal the crown of Stockholm’s best hotel. The Lydmar feels like a country house in the heart of the city. The 46 neutral-toned rooms are wonderfully spacious, while the dining room/bar, with its walls lined with books and the sort of artfully arranged clutter that can be achieved only by a lifetime of luxury travel, feels like a living room. Public spaces are decorated with documentary photos, while the views of the harbor and the Royal Palace are superb. In 2005, owner Per Lydmar closed his first eponymous hotel—a property known for its live music and wildly decorated rooms. What sets his second venture apart is faultless style and an atmosphere of relaxed comfort that’s made it the talk of the town."

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Lydmar Hotel, a Design Boutique Hotel Stockholm, Sweden

"Situated by the National Museum, this chic waterfront hotel offers views of the Old Town and Royal Palace. It offers a popular bistro-style restaurant and art exhibitions. Wi-Fi is free and guests enjoy free access to Grand Nordic Spa. 120 metres away. Lydmar Hotel’s spacious rooms are individually decorated and have wooden floors. Many feature original stucco work, wood beams and high windows. All have a TV, minibar and air conditioning. The hotel restaurant serves European cuisine; everything from escargots to steak tartare to Sicilian fish. Archipelago boat tours regularly depart from Strömkajen Harbour, which is 100 metres from Hotel Lydmar. Stureplan Square, with its shops and nightlife, is a 10-minute walk away. Staff will happily recommend other local sights and attractions." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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Lydmar Hotel (Stockholm, Sweden) 12 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Some of you might remember another Stockholm hotel that went by the Lydmar name, a rowdy, almost painfully hip sort of place, where the focus was very much on the nightlife, and the revelers at times threatened to overwhelm the guests. Well, that was then, and this is now — around the turn of the new millennium that was what boutique hotels were about. Today, more and more, they’re focused on the traditional values of hospitality, and once again the new version of the Lydmar is exemplary." - Tablet Hotels

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justgotravel

Google
First our complements to the staff. Everyone from the front desk, to the staff at breakfast, to the servers at dinner, was friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and very well appointed. Definitely felt like home and nothing like a chain hotel. They made sure we didn’t lack for anything we needed. Great location, staff gave us excellent suggestions and offered to make dinner reservations for us. The tram and metro were both just a short walk away. Our room rate included their delicious breakfast. Would definitely stay there again!!

Lynda

Google
Beautiful boutique, hotel in an excellent location in the heart of Stockholm. We stayed for a week. The decor is comfortable, modern, eclectic and very well done. Note when you arrive, leave your luggage on the first floor and check in on the second level. Staff will take care of the luggage to your room. The team at the Lydmar are very welcoming and service oriented. Grab some coffee and breakfast in the morning before you head out – on the second floor. They make really good cappuccinos and lattes. Recommend sitting on the front patio for some drinks and people watching. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend. Definitely take the opportunity to go to the partner hotel’s spa service! Google rating of 4.4 at the date of this review is a bit puzzling, it is an excellent accommodation and experience.

Rajan B

Google
A truly lovely boutique hotel! We visited during the winter and the roaring fireplaces and lanterns everywhere make this a lovely cozy venue. The suite was very comfortable with lovely decor. Breakfast was perfect with a lovely selection of locally sourced produce. We will definitely go back!

Scott G.

Google
I’ve been returning to the Lydmar for over thirty years now, which means I’ve watched it age the way you watch certain friends age — with interest, occasional concern, and ultimately relief that they’ve figured something out. The original location near Stureplan was the rock and roll hotel before that became a category. Viktoria Tolstoy singing, Swedish photographers on the walls—all edges and energy. The rooms were noisy. We didn’t care. That was a different era, when discomfort signaled authenticity. In 2008, the Lydmar migrated to a small castle beside the Grand Hotel. Both occupy the finest position in Stockholm, water-facing, perfect. If the Grand is the elderly Swedish countess — impeccable, untouchable — the Lydmar is her subversive granddaughter. Well-bred but uninterested in behaving. The Swedish breakfast remains gloriously excessive in that particularly Scandinavian way — abundance presented as restraint. The staff has stayed excellent across decades, which tells you something about how the place is run. What persists is the cultural DNA. Art and photography still command the hallways, edgy and deliberate. The Lydmar never forgot it was supposed to be more than accommodation. It’s a gathering place for people who think about things. I love it still. Though the rooms could use a little update. On my last trip, arriving early from New York with promises of room access, I was denied — the room wasn’t ready. The manager couldn’t even secure me breakfast seating. I ate in the lobby. The food was good enough to restore my equilibrium. Even the Lydmar’s rare failures are oddly forgivable. A genuine uplift.

Katie N.

Google
We absolutely loved this hotel. The design elements in the rooms and common areas were beautiful and the rooms were quiet and comfortable. It is in a very walkable location also with easy access to public transit. The breakfasts were ample and delicious!

Julien van der W.

Google
We only came to have a drink at the bar/restaurant. The interior is very beautiful but the bartender was honestly a bit cold/out of it, maybe she just wasn't having her day but it was noticable. Still a nice place to go to, regardless if you are a guest or not.

Texastiger1990

Google
My wife and I stayed there on the back end of a Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Cruise. Hotel was very trendy and had a really cool vibe. Room was small but actually a little bit larger than the typical European room. Had a really cool outside bar overlooking the water. Probably the most friendly and helpful staff I have ever seen. Always willing to help at any hour of the day. Truly an incredible level of service. Wish we could have stayed a few more days in this incredible city.

Jo1964London

Google
This hotel ticks every box - it’s great from start to finish! to finish!||Firstly, the location is ideal - central and on the waterfront. You walk through the door and are immediately struck by the gorgeous interior design. Then the reception/concierge team greet you: welcoming and professional. ||Our room was on the 5th floor with a view of the water. Very comfy bed in a good sized, well fitted out room (and bathroom).||We stayed 3 nights, ate in the restaurant one evening and had the extensive and delicious breakfast every morning. Again, efficient and friendly staff in the restaurant. The outdoor bar is a nice spot to sit at the end of a long touristy day, in the early evening sunshine, watching the boats and the people coming and going.||During our stay we got great restaurant suggestions and reservations from the concierge team and they also helped us find the right boat tour to do from the many on offer.||We have no negatives to say about the Lydmar. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
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Rachel H.

Yelp
Loved our stay. The staff are so friendly and so helpful. The location is perfect- downtown and walkable everywhere. The room was super spacious. We also loved the breakfast buffet. But the staff really went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. I even got a fist bump from the staff. lol Definitely would stay here again. Felt like home.
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Shelley D.

Yelp
Pros: Beautifully decorated Excellent service Fantastic breakfast (order their a la carte items) Location is amazing Great black-out curtains for sleep Beautiful views Cons: The valet has to be very coordinated (must tell them in advance when you want to pick it up) and very expensive No air conditioner and no fan when it's hot
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Camilla J.

Yelp
Absolutely love this place, stayed her a bunch of times the last five years and the service level has been consistently top of the line. My tip would be that if your planning to visit Stockholm in the summer time make sure to book your room months in advance if you like one of the bigger once. Every room is different and I keep getting new favorites. If you have a dog you can stay on the first floor where they are allowed. If you are not used to the Swedish summer sun going all night long you can feel safe since they have very good blinds in every room I tried, black out, get some sleep and meet Stockholm again well rested the next day. You really got the town at your fingertips here, the sightseeing boats leave just steps away from your entrance, you see the castle on the other side of the water and the hotel itself has a terrace, a cute restaurant with very fresh and well designed dishes as well as a bar outside at the front with DJs playing on a regular basis. Coming back again....and again!! (Extra thank you to George with Doris Carl Ström and Sebastian for good service)
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Scott G.

Yelp
Our home away from home. Much appreciate Sebastian and his team at the Lydmar. We recharge our cool factor batteries and detox from the bland at this wonderfully stylish and super friendly hotel with loads of cultural inspiration: books, imagery, eclectic furniture and a restaurant that feels like home. Except your sharing crisp bread and scrambled eggs with strangers. Much appreciated the stay as usual. Highly recommended.
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Miriam W.

Yelp
As a hotel, this place is well outside my budget but I've really enjoyed the two dinners I've had here. The vibe of the Lydmar is warm and inviting - excellent cosy Swedish design is in full effect: flickering candles, soft blankets, scores of books, yet it feels anything but cluttered. On my first visit the server convinced me of the fish over the cheeseburger. Now having had both, I know she was right to recommend the fish. The cheeseburger's average whilst the fish is remarkable. The Lydmar works equally well for a business catch up meal as it does for a small group dinner. I can also see it being a great date spot.
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Dr Christopher L.

Yelp
Lovely hotel and a great place to stay, conveniently located next door to the national museum. Hotel is full of beautiful Swedish woman. I need a Swedish wife. The staff was magnificent and warm with soul piercing Swedish blue eyes. I love Sweden and all it has to offer.
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S O.

Yelp
I was looking forward to my stay at the Lydmar after seeing the photos of the property and reading the reviews, however after checking in today it has been a big disappointment so far. I booked a Large Street Room (room 112) which was nice enough at first glance in a funky kind of way, but lacks a major basic feature...privacy curtains! Like the room type suggests it is on the street side, almost at ground level and you would think that a basic amenity like sheer privacy curtains would be standard, especially for a room in such an exposed area of the hotel, but for some mind boggling reason the hotel has only provided blackout curtains. The resulting effect is that if you want any privacy at all you need to use the blackout curtains thus blocking out ALL natural light from the room making it feel like an absolute dungeon. I certainly didn't expect a stunning view with a "street view" room, but I don't think it's unreasonable to have a minimal expectation of having some natural light in the room without having to worry about every pervert in the city peeping into the room from outside. I tried to get the room changed with the front desk, but unfortunately the hotel is full so I've resigned myself to spending as much time outside of this dungeon as possible. Update - I won't even get started about the huge bug that's been buzzing around the room for the last hour which adds insult to injury. Update part 2 - Speaking of injury, whoever designed this room wasn't too bright. There's a little raised door jamb on the floor leading into the bathroom which I've stubbed my toe against twice. Why would they have that there? Wait...another injury to report...I just smacked into the wall mounted TV to the right of the bed which allows just inches to get in and out of bed. Not a very smart placement when getting up in the dark of the night to use the bathroom! And yes, I just stubbed my toe on the damn door jamb for the third time. Now that I'm up nursing my stubbed toe and bruised elbow I'm pondering why there is a large chair in the living room area placed directly in front of the living room TV? Who designed this room!?!?!? This place may just be too "cool" for me. Maybe I'll try moving to next door to The Grand Hotel tomorrow because this place has been a disaster for me so far.
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Anthony B.

Yelp
Disclaimer: Stayed here on work travel, so didn't pay for anything here out of pocket. As you can guess by the $$$, it is pricey, but you're in Stockholm. Situated next to the larger and better known Grand Hotel, the Lydmar offers a great view of Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla stan), including the royal palace, as well as the river between the islands of Normmalm and Stadsholmen. Though during the winter, a tad chilly just like the rest of Stockholm. The staff could not have been more hospitable during my stay, and are quite helpful if you need directions, recommendations, a taxi, or anything else. Rooms are a bit small, but comfortable. Each floor has a common area where people sometimes relax in. The hotel offers free breakfast - I forget until what time. There's a good range of options, including pastries, yogurt (regular or Greek) with toppings, and eggs. It's quite good and a good way to give your wallet a break before heading out to explore the city. The one thing that was a bit strange was the pictures in the room - maybe I'm just being particular, but found it kinda weird to have pictures of strangers surrounding where I sleep. Might just be a quirk of the hotel to add to the swanky, "hip" vibe. Also, be aware that the main entrance (level with Sodra Blasieholmshamnen) requires stairs to go up to the front desk and elevators, if you're carrying heavy luggage or lots of suitcases.
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Sanna-Mari J.

Yelp
Situated on Södra Blasieholmenshamnen Lydmar Hotel is so beautiful you almost feel like you are in a movie set or seeing everything through a muted glass. The hotel lobby bar is the favorite spot for little afternoon champagne or tea and the little restaurant is magnificant. I adore the New England decor and the efficient but not overly friendly service. The hotel reminds me of New York at its best. The downside of Lydmar is that it is VERY expencice and yet always full. If you do manage to get a room there it is worth every penny. The location and views are amazing and the rooms minimalistic in the perfect sense of the word. See also their (very cute and spot on) listing of hip Stockholm on their website. Extra special feature are the design and contemporary art exhibitions they feature in the dowstairs lobby. Love it.
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Henrik P.

Yelp
Could stay here the whole year! The only thing missing is the Spa/Gym (having to walk is not as compelling).
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Nicole S.

Yelp
We stayed in a medium sized room for about $1,000 per night. it is a beautiful and elegant hotel that has a great atmosphere, and is always full of people. The service was great at all times. Amazing location and views. I really enjoyed the week. However, I would like this place if it were less expensive, especially the restaurants and bars.

L B.

Yelp
I stayed at the Lydmar for several nights last August. While the location is convenient for sight-seeing and the breakfast buffet was very good, the loud music played in front of the hotel every evening made it very difficult to sleep. It seemed that the priority of the hotel was to provide a hip night club atmosphere rather than provide a restful location for the paying overnight guests. Furthermore, what was particularly surprising and disappointing was that after approaching staff at the front desk several times about the noise level in our room, there was never any follow-up from management as promised nor a gesture of reconciliation of any kind. We simply left disappointed and would never stay there again.

Francesca C.

Yelp
Beautiful, little hotel in the center of Stockholm. It is elegantly and creatively furnished, the rooms are big and quiet, the staff kind and helpful. The food at the hotel restaurant is great and you get a 50% discount on the great Nordic SPA next door.
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Punam D.

Yelp
Came here for lunch. Lovely cosy atmosphere and comfortable seating; with all the books lining the walls, you almost feel like you are in someone's living room. Service is unhurried and good. I stayed for a while after the lunch to do some work on my laptop and no-one batted an eye. We had the veal, tuna and I had the scallops. Everything was very good, as were the wine selections. Definitely recommended.
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Daniel B.

Yelp
As kicking hotel! Great atmosphere, lovely design and close to everything if you for some reason would like to leave the hotel restaurant (living room). It is pricy but the extra skr is worth it.

Michal R.

Yelp
I have stayed in this hotel in February. I can say that it was one of the bests hotels I have been to ever. Nice, clean , lots of art pices in room and very good restaurant. Location is great - just opposit Royal Castel.

Carla W.

Yelp
I'm not really sure how this hotel gets all these rave reviews. Our bill was over $1,100 for two nights. For a very small room. And an incredibly dusty one at that. And no hotel info. I had to go online to find out what number to dial on the weird phone to get reception. Lydmar is like an annoying acquaintance who keeps trying to prove how cool and poignant and in-the-know he or she is by talking about how he or she is cool and poignant and in-the-know all of the time. The edgy war-torn and sexy-times photography, art books about prostitution, and strange knickknacks that look like they came from someone's grandmother's attic (we had not one but TWO old plastic alarm clocks still in boxes that looked as if they'd been submerged in water and left to dry out on our bookshelves) are trying waaaaaaay too hard to be trendy and boutiquey. I've done an extensive amount of traveling in my years and have stayed in many boutique hotels. They usually try to hard but are at least subtle about it. Lydmar isn't . Seriously, we labelled the hallways and floors according to the photography. Porn alcove, guilt hallway, natural devastation corridor, gore thruway, sad-world vestibule. Like I said, I've done some traveling, and I've seen some rather devastating things up close with my own two eyes, and I work hard to try to better our world and help those who have been knocked down by it. We were there when the pictures of dead children from Syria were the headline on CNN and BCC. We were watching. We were affected. I get it. I don't live with my head in the sand. The world is a hard and scary and sad place. But for a two-day getaway to visit friends and have some alone time with my husband, I don't need to constantly be bombarded with the imagery. Two things that also stood out during our stay: 1. The TV didn't hold s signal and kept going in and out. 2. The first morning there as we were trying to sleep in, a BLARING ALARM went off. Like something out of a nuclear bomb drill. For minutes. My husband I jumped out of bed and tried to get dressed and gather up some stuff to take from the hotel, since we figured we were being evacuated. But then it just died. No explanation at all. So strange. Don't get me wrong ... there are definitely things to like about the Lydmar - the bed was comfortable and the staff was lovely - but free snacks int the room and L'Occitane toiletries do not a luxury hotel make. There needs to be a little more. Like maybe regular dusting (I can even begin to describe the cloud that was kicked up when I moved one of the depressing books) and some discreetly place info that explains how to use the phone.