Stockholm, SwedenDjurgarden
Backstage Hotel
Theatrical music crashpad
Theatrical music crashpad
The property runs like an artists' green room, built right beside Djurgården's concert halls and stage venues.
What it’s good at
Notable
Theatrical interiors with exposed ceiling beams and suites displaying authentic gold discs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s wholly dedicated to the theatrical life (as well as all the other creative arts), and its rooms are suitably dramatic in their style — and they possess a plushness to soothe the diva in all of us.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cirkus Arena stands across the street, and the rides of Gröna Lund are just steps from the door.
The rooms
Loft rooms sit under the eaves with exposed timber beams. The dedicated ABBA suite displays authentic gold discs.
At the table
The brasserie serves classic European sharing plates over mosaic tile floors and curved burgundy leather banquettes.
How it began
Swedish designer Robert Bohman transformed the former Pop House Hotel in 2022, styling it after life behind the stage.
Stockholm
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.