Name: Villa Dahlia
Address: Stockholm, SE
Price range: From $229

Villa Dahlia, StockholmVilla Dahlia in Stockholm, Sweden has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 66 of 157 hotels we score in Stockholm. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $229 a night (cached, not a live quote).Villa Dahlia is a boutique hotel in Stockholm's Vasastan district, run by the Malmström-Cappelen family and named after their flower-filled summer cottage. It sits beside the green Tegnérlunden park, with the Strindberg Museum, the Stockholm Observatory Museum and the Church of Adolf Fredrik within easy reach. Rooms are fresh and modern, with a work desk and TV, and breakfast is served in the restaurant. Guests also get free WiFi, a bar, room service, a spa, a gym and the option to borrow bikes. It suits travellers who want a personal, design-led stay in a quieter neighbourhood rather than right in the centre. Note that the rooms have no air conditioning, which some guests mention.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Spotlessly clean, stylish rooms

Nordic spa and rooftop views

Bikes available to borrow

Watch out for

No air conditioning

Some guests found breakfast disappointing

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