Set in the elegant Östermalm area, The Sparrow Hotel offers a refined yet intimate stay in the heart of Stockholm in Sweden. Housed in a historic building, this boutique hotel blends Parisian-inspired design with contemporary Scandinavian touches, creating a space that feels both stylish and welcoming. From its chic interiors and carefully curated hotel rooms to its central location surrounded by upscale shops, restaurants and cultural landmarks right by the Östermalmstorg underground. The Sparrow Hotel presents itself as a sophisticated urban retreat – ideal for travellers seeking both comfort and character in Sweden’s capital.
As a Swede who grew up visiting Stockholm and now returns several times a year, I’ve stayed in enough of the city’s hotels to know which ones get the balance right between Swedish restraint and real character.
The Sparrow Hotel in Stockholm
The Sparrow Hotel sits in an old Stockholm building in the Östermalm area with a beautiful front door and stained glass windows by the spiral staircase. There is also a charming turn of the century style lift which brings access to all the floors. As soon as you step inside to this stylish hotel, you leave the hustle and bustle of Östermalm behind you. I loved exploring the various areas of the hotel and particularly loved all the old details this historic building was hiding around each corner. The Sparrow Hotel is one of the hotels I’m recommending in my Stockholm hotel guide which you can read here.
The Östermalm area
If you like shopping and nightlife, Östermalm is the perfect area to stay as there are plenty of shops, restaurants and clubs around the hotel and the Östermalmstorg underground station. The area is well known amongst locals as the place where most of the luxury shops – international brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton and Swedish brands like Svenskt Tenn and Acne Studios. It’s also a great area for restaurants and fine dining with Stockholm classics like Sturehof, Prinsen and Michelin star awarded Restaurant Ergo. When you stay at The Sparrow Hotel you also should not miss a visit to Östermalms Saluhall by Östermalmstorg which is a fantastic food hall in the area.
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Food & Drink at the hotel
The resident restaurant the Bistro serves French cuisine by Mathias Dahlgren and Staffan Naess. The menu features classic French dishes such as oysters, moules frites, and chèvre chaud. On weekdays from 11:30 to 14:00, the hotel serves its Parisian Lunch in the lounge, including fresh bread and a small carafe of wine for 195 SEK. For those who enjoy a surprise, the restaurant also offers a “Menu Surprise” from Tuesday to Saturday, available for drop-in guests at 495 SEK. Guests sit at the bar and enjoy an hour of carefully curated dishes across three courses, paired with one and a half glasses of wine. And after the meal there is also an espresso to top off the experience. This is definitely something on my list for my next Stockholm trip.
The rooms at The Sparrow Hotel in Stockholm
The rooms at The Sparrow Hotel continue the theme of Parisian elegance meets Scandinavian simplicity. Each space has been individually designed to feel both stylish and inviting. We were staying in one of the Classique rooms which had a good amount of space for the two of us. The bed was very comfortable and both the mini bar and snack tray were well stocked. I loved seeing drinks from local brewery Stockholm’s Bränneri in the mini bar and can recommend their little canned cocktails. It is also so lovely to see the little turn of the century details around the room, which is so classic for this part of Stockholm. I’m so glad that they have kept these details and paired them with furniture and interior design throughout the hotel.
For rooms with more space there are both Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites and the La Suite Rose. If you don’t mind less space, choose one of the hotel’s smallest and quirkiest options, the Unique rooms. Located on the top floor, these rooms make clever use of nooks and crannies, creating distinctly unusual layouts. Each room, from smaller to spacious, includes modern comforts such as a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, coffee and tea facilities, Bluetooth speakers, a minibar, and high-quality toiletries from L’Occitane.
In spite of the hotel being located in the lively Östermalm area of Stockholm, near the Östermalmstorg underground station, we did not have any issues with noise at any time of day. This is particularly impressive given the area’s lively nightlife, with some of Stockholm’s most popular nightclubs located here. If you need a break from the busy city centre in Stockholm, why not take the boat to a Japanese spa hotel in the archipelago for some relaxation?
Ghosts at The Sparrow Hotel?
We had quite a strange experience during the night we were staying here. Suddenly in the middle of the night all the lights in the room turned on. The light switches were nowhere near the bed so I had to get up and turn them all off again. When I mentioned it to reception the following day, they hadn’t heard of anyone else having any similar issues. So it was all quite strange. It is an old building, so perhaps it was just a resident ghost…
The breakfast at The Sparrow Hotel
Breakfast at The Sparrow Hotel is served in the hotel’s stylish bistro. And it reflects its strong Paris meets Stockholm inspired identity – offering a buffet that feels both indulgent and curated. There were a selection of fresh pastries such as croissants and baguettes. Alongside more substantial options like eggs, meats, and a variety of cold dishes. Little madeleines and macarons complete the French theme whilst the cold cuts and spreads are classically Swedish.
The breakfast here is very popular with external guests as well. Since it’s possible to book in for the breakfast buffet even if you are not staying at the hotel. For hotel guests the breakfast buffet is included in the stay. Östermalmstorg and all of Östermalm is a popular area for both tourists and locals as a lot of people work here so it’s an excellent spot for people watching. It’s also one of the areas where you are particularly likely to spot celebrities.
We encountered some confusion during breakfast seating. Initially there was no one around to show us to the breakfast. A staff member then seated us at a table reserved for a large group, forcing us to move again. Overall the staff were quite nonchalant and not very service-minded it seemed. We also noticed that staff took a while to replenish and top up some of the food. This was in spite of us staying here on a weekday so I would imagine that weekends are even busier.
Additional Information
- Address: Birger Jarlsgatan 24, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden
- Website: https://www.thesparrow.se/en
- Nearest underground: Östermalmstorg
- Price Range: Room prices starting at £190 per night (approx. 2,400 SEK)
- Check-In/Check-Out: From 15.00 and before 12.00
- Amenities: Restaurant, bar, WiFi, wine bar, fitness centre
- Dog-Friendly: There are pet-friendly rooms on floor 3 at the hotel. It is recommended to contact the hotel via email if you wish to bring your pet and there is a cleaning fee of 350 SEK per animal and per night.
- Perfect For: Couples, solo travellers, families
FAQ – The Sparrow Hotel Stockholm
The nearest underground station to The Sparrow Hotel in Stockholm is Östermalmstorg in the Östermalm area east of the city centre.
The Sparrow Hotel is a 16 minute walk from the main train station in Stockholm. But you can also take the underground to Östermalmstorg which is within a 5 minute walk of the hotel.
Yes, you can book in for breakfast The Sparrow Hotel, even if you are not staying here. The cost is 395 SEK per person for breakfast.
Östermalm is one of the best areas of Stockholm to stay in. It’s near to everything from the main train station and shopping to the museums of Djurgården and historic area of Old Town.
Yes, the team at reception at The Sparrow Hotel can assist and store your luggage in their luggage room until your room is ready.
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