Brutalist creative outpost
Communal tables, rotating art pop-ups, and live DJ sets draw a creative local crowd into the open, two-story lobby.
“Set within a brutalist frame from the 1970s, the 201-room property has been designed by Berlin-based Studio Aisslinger...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Modular Cappellini seating, custom Wästberg lamps, and bedroom pegboard walls define Studio Aisslinger's playful interiors.
Notable
Live acoustic sets, DJ sessions, and comedy nights animate the bustling ground-floor bar and communal lounge.
Notable
Local creative collaborations include a Teenage Engineering flip-dot message board and custom artwork by duo VÅR.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
With eco-inspired décor and quirky design features, Hobo offers something a little different.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly on Brunkebergstorg, the hotel puts Norrmalm shopping outside the door and Gamla Stan a short walk away.
The rooms
Freestanding beds face funnel-framed windows overlooking the square, backed by headboards that double as desks and gadget-filled pegboard walls.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness studio equipped with Technogym cardio machines and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
TAK
Thirteenth-floor tables look out across Stockholm, serving Nordic-Japanese dishes from chef Frida Ronge alongside panoramic water views.
Hobo Bar & Kitchen
The ground-floor bar pours craft beer and natural wine, using fresh herbs harvested from an on-site vertical hydroponic farm.
How it began
The hotel revived a brutalist 1970s commercial block in 2017 as part of a project revitalising historic Brunkebergstorg square.
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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.