Hotel M S Birger Jarl (Stockholm, Sweden)

M S Birger Jarl offers budget accommodation in a historic boat docked on Stockholm’s Södermalm Island, just over ten minutes’ walk away from Gamla Stan old town and a few minutes on foot from Fotografiska and the stunning views of Fjällgatan. Guests can look out to the Grönalund Amusement Park and Djurgården from the decks of the M/S Birger Jarl and the hostel goes for afternoon cruises through the Stockholm archipelago on certain dates. All 156 rooms feature maritime design and range from small rooms with shared bathrooms, to larger facilities with seating areas, a private bathroom and a window. TVs and Wi-Fi are available in public areas and this 1953 former passenger liner has six decks, including a lounge and open area on the upper deck. The sixth deck hosts the Skybar and Roslagen restaurant serves breakfast buffets. M S Birger Jarl is about 1.7 miles from Stockholm Central Station.