Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

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

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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Beverly
United States United States
“I loved the location. Accessibility was perfect to explore the city. The breakfast was abundant with so many selections. There were lounges that I could use on the yacht. It rained one morning and I was given an umbrella to use.”
Yoka
United States United States
“The whole experience was exceptional. First of, customer service was phenomenal. When we arrived, we were told there was a pipe breakage in one of the rooms and the staff offered us other accommodations which we accepted. This turned out to be a...”
Jayoung
Sweden Sweden
“I loved the themed hotel. The lobby and restaurant were open late, so I was able to enjoy chatting with a friend while enjoying the bar. The stay was exceptional, and you can't beat the location!”
Catherine
United States United States
“The staff were just incredible. So friendly & willing to go the extra mile to answer any questions. The yacht was clean & comfortable. The restaurant had very good food also.”
Anisa
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“The stay on this yacht-hotel was a wonderful experience overall. The location was perfect, breakfast was delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Everything was really lovely and well-organized. The only downside was the size of...”
Keith
United States United States
“Excellent location and service, very good dinner, and a wonderful breakfast.”
Terri
United States United States
“Everything was fabulous! The location was perfect. So much to see. The food was plentiful and very good. So many choices! The staff…can’t say enough about how wonderful they were. Made sure our every need was met. They were friendly and very...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had etera which is a small 3 bedroom yacht right next door to the bigger boat , it could have been cleaner , I actually cleaned the lounge windows myself and got rid of a few cobwebs but we loved it !! ,so close to gama stam (old town )...”
Ellen
United States United States
“Being so close to Gamla Stan was awesome. Great place! Have already recommended it to a family member who is planning a trip to Stockholm in the future. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. Food was awesome. Was impressed with the comfort of the...”
Dubinsky
United States United States
“Awesome location, unique boat hotel. Breakfast was great”

Host Info

9.1
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

Area info

Amenities of Mälardrottningen Yacht Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.