A night of luxury, wrapped in a fluffy terrycloth bathrobe and room service aren't the only reasons to covet a night at a hotel. Hotel bars were previously more of an afterthought; however today it seems a hotel is not complete without a sophisticated bar. Stockholm boasts an abundance of hotel bars, ranging from classic institutions to innovative cocktail bars and casual lounges. These hotel bars don't just cater to guests, but in-the-know locals as well. We've cut through the noise to bring you this list of the best hotel bars in Stockholm.
The best hotel bars in Stockholm
In this guide
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Stockholm's best hotel bars
- Diplomat – Chic sophistication
- Rival – Decadent Art Deco vibes
- Capital – View over the city
- Le Hibou – Swanky with a French feel
- NOFO – Boutique hotel
- Guldbaren – Debonair drinking
- Sheraton – Views over Lake Mälaren and the Old Town
- and restaurant – Supercentral address
- Blanche & Hierta – Luxe lifestyle hotel
- ISSEI Stockholm – On the harbourfront
- NÒR – Sociable in Skanstull
- Story Hotel – Laid-back bar scene
Stockholm's best hotel bars
Chic sophistication
T/Bar is housed in the luxurious Hotel Diplomat and is synonymous with its elegant Art Nouveau aesthetics. Recline in the sophisticated library-style lounge with a glass of your favourite poison. The hotel bar is ideal for people watching and during the summer months the outdoor terrace is a popular haunt with impressive views over Nybrokajen.
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Strandvägen 7 C, Östermalm
- Website • 08-459 68 02
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Decadent Art Deco vibes
Rival exudes opulent Art Deco glamour with red velvet sofas and brass trimmings. This hotel bar serves as a cultural hub with a stage and shows all year round. Enjoy a cocktail or two (no judgement) and soak up the lively atmosphere.
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Mariatorget 3, Södermalm
- Website • 08-545 789 00
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View over the city
Head up 8 floors to the rooftop bar Capital at the Scandic Continental hotel for Continental vibes at any time of year. The delightful outdoor terrace opens up in the summer, but thanks to the large windows, you can enjoy the view year-round while sipping on a cocktail and perhaps having a bite to eat.
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Vasagatan 22, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-517 342 00
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Swanky with a French feel
The rooftop bar at exclusive boutique Bank Hotel feels like a luxurious suite at a smart Parisian home, with comfortable sofas and armchairs. During the summer months you can sip cocktails on the roof terrace with gorgeous views over Stockholm.
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Arsenalgatan 6, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-598 580 00
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Boutique hotel
NOFO is an intimate boutique hotel with a wine bar that oozes big-city Paris and New York vibes. Stockholmers and travellers alike can meet up over selected wines, beer, cocktails and sharing dishes. In the summer time there's also an outdoor dining area in the hidden-away inner courtyard in the heart of Södermalm.
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Tjärhovsgatan 11, Södermalm
- Website • 08-503 112 10
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Debonair drinking
Nobis' marble-floored hotel bar is aptly named the "Gold Bar" with gilted mirrors adorning the wall. Expect an extensive cocktail menu and talented bartenders behind the counter. The lounge is particularly impressive; the courtyard-style area boasts a ceiling height of a staggering 28 meters.
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Norrmalmstorg 2-4, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-614 10 00
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Views over Lake Mälaren and the Old Town
Start off the evening with a glass of wine before dinner or a signature cocktail in the lively bar of the Sheraton. Hotel guests and people from all corners of Stockholm and the world gather to have a drink with views over the waters of Lake Mälaren and the Old Town. The bar also has a snack menu, and if your stomach's really rumbling, you can of course continue the evening with dinner in the restaurant.
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Tegelbacken 6, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-412 34 72
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Supercentral address
Right next to Hötorget, the bar at and hotel serves up fabulous cocktails, well-priced wines and a relaxed lounge where you can chill out with a beer in your hand. There's always something going on here, from gin and bubbly tastings to post-work fun on Fridays complete with DJs. During the summer months the outdoor bar on the terrace is a sunny spot for hotel guests and external guests alike.
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Apelbergsgatan 40, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-550 016 00
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Luxe lifestyle hotel
The luxurious lifestyle hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg in the city centre includes this sophisticated hotel bar. Blanche & Hierta has an intimate bar scene with one of Stockholm's most exclusive wine lists. Innovative cocktails and food, both snacks and more substantial dishes, are also served.
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Brunkebergstorg 6, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-578 828 60
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On the harbourfront
Intill Nybrokajen, med utsikt över vattnet, You'll find the Strand Hotel and its elegant Nikkei restaurant ISSEI Stockholm on the waterfront of Nybrokajen. There's also a cosy bar where the bartenders mix up cocktails using spirits such as pisco from Peru and sake from Japan.
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Nybrokajen 9, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-506 640 44
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Sociable in Skanstull
With a relaxed atmosphere, thoughtful interiors, and a location in one of Stockholm's most vibrant areas, the bar at NÒR, Clarion Hotel Stockholm's bistro, is a watering hole for hotel guests and Södermalm's post-work revellers alike to enjoy a drink. The drinks menu features labels from the old wine world in general and France in particular, and if you prefer cocktails you can choose from both classic options and NÒR's own creative variations.
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Ringvägen 98, Södermalm/Skanstull
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Laid-back bar scene
Story Hotel's cool bar specialises in cocktails created with great attention to detail. Guests of all ages hang out by the bar and mingle in the moodily-lit, intimate surroundings. During the summer months, they open up the New York-style inner courtyard.
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Riddargatan 6, Östermalm
- Website • 08-545 039 40
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