Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel provides a unique experience aboard an elegant 73-yard yacht, permanently docked at Riddarholmen Island, next to Stockholm’s charming Old Town. It features wonderful views of Riddarfjärden Bay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Mälardrottningen Hotel. Guests stay in cabins, decorated with dark timber finish, carpeting and portholes. Upon arrival, guests enter the reception via a gangplank into a beautifully designed lobby with teak paneling and nautical décor. The TV lounge is found above the engine room, which can be viewed through the glass floors. The glassed-in Mälardrottningen Restaurant is found on the fore deck, facing City Hall, and includes an open dining terrace. The bar is set in the former wheelhouse. Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel is 1640 feet from Gamla Stan Metro Station, and Stockholm Central Station is reached in about 10 minutes’ on foot.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Stockholm, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Grace
Canada Canada
“This was a charming, and utterly calming. I even tried to extend my stay, but they were fully booked. It was very close to the metro. It was also right in the old town, away from the noise, but very close enough that you can walk to all the...”
Thomas
Denmark Denmark
“Super cozy little rooms. You stay here for the experience of being on an old yatch, not for the comforts of an on-land hotel. We absolutely loved it and we will come back. Breakfast was amazing. Very quiet hotel because there is no traffic outside.”
Victoria
Denmark Denmark
“Great for a short stay. Perfect location. Could be a little warm when it's hot outside.”
Marit
Norway Norway
“The location is just splendid! Walking distance to everything in the heart of Stockholm. It’s a funny old boat - not fancy in any way, but it’s cheap and a fun experience”
Cheong
United States United States
“An unusual hotel. Lots of nautical charm, and some historical interest for those who know about Barbara Hutton, the late Woolworth heiress.”
Eric
United States United States
“Location, location, location! Great breakfast, great staff. Would definitely go back.”
Jody
Malta Malta
“Great central location & excellent breakfast; they even had gluten free bread & flakes for me. Very comfortable beds (it is on a boat so the bunks are narrow as expected).”
Julián
Colombia Colombia
“An interesting option for those who want to experience something different; it's small but cozy. Excellent location.”
Daniel
Australia Australia
“Excellent location, close to Old Town, and Gamla Stan Station, only 10 minutes walk to Stockholm Central Station. Nice views over the harbour and easy access to restaurants nearby. Team were friendly and helpful. Room was well appointed the beds...”
Natalia
United States United States
“We stayed one night at the yacht hotel before moving to one paid by work, but we loved it so much that we kept going back for drinks. We wish we could have spent our entire stay in Stockholm there. The Malärdrottningen Yacht hotel is so charming...”

Host Info

9.2
Host Review Score
When you enter the gangway of Mälardrottningen, you might be walking in the same footsteps of former movie stars, politicians and royals. The ship was built in 1924 for Mr C.K.G Billings, a millionaire from New York, and was at that time the world’s largest diesel driven yacht. The ship was later bought by the Woolworth-millionaire Frank W. Hutton. Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress received it as a gift from her father on her 18th birthday. Barbara lived an extravagant life among royals and movie stars and in the 1940’s she was married to Cary Grant. She later sold the ship to the Royal British Navy for one pound sterling. During the Second World War the ship was anchored very shortly in Panama and later on moved to Norway where she was used as a training ship. During the fifties the ship was used as a passenger ferry between Stockholm and Åbo in Finland. Since 1982, Mälardrottningen has been at her current location and only leaves the dock for maintenance every fifth year.
Languages spoken: English,Swedish

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Amenities of Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For bookings with the Breakfast & Dinner rate in December 2025, the dinner component will be served as a Swedish seafood Christmas buffet (Julbord).

Please note that a valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in.

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