Accommodations — Stugor, Camping & More
Sweden's accommodation landscape is more diverse than most travelers expect — in addition to hotels, there are unique forms of accommodation:
Stuga (Holiday House/Cabin)
The Stuga (plural: stugor) is THE Swedish form of accommodation: A holiday house — often a red wooden house by the lake with its own jetty, rowboat, and sauna. Stugor are available in all price ranges: from a simple cabin without running water (300 SEK/night) to a luxury version with a whirlpool and panoramic windows (3,000+ SEK/night). Platforms: Stugknuten.com, Airbnb, Novasol. Particularly popular in Småland, Dalarna, and the archipelago. Book at least 3–6 months in advance for summer!
STF (Svenska Turistföreningen)
Sweden's equivalent to the DAV: The STF network operates hostels, fjällstationen (mountain huts on the Kungsleden and in the fjälls), and vandrarhem (hiking hostels) throughout the country. The STF membership (350 SEK/year) is worthwhile for hikers and budget travelers: Discounts on accommodations, access to the Kungsleden huts, and a network of over 350 accommodations.
Camping
Sweden has over 600 campsites (SCR-certified, searchable on camping.se). In addition, there is the Allemansrätten: Wild camping is legal! Camping prices: 200–400 SEK per night for tent/car, 500–1,200 SEK for stugor on the campsite. Campsites often have a swimming pool, playground, and kiosk — very family-friendly.
Special Accommodations
| Accommodation | Region | Price from | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICEHOTEL | Jukkasjärvi | 2,800 SEK (245 €) | Sleep in ice at -5°C |
| Treehotel | Harads | 5,500 SEK (480 €) | Design treehouses in the forest |
| Kosta Boda Art Hotel | Glasriket | 1,495 SEK (130 €) | Rooms designed by glass artists |
| STF af Chapman | Stockholm | 450 SEK (39 €) | Sleep on a historic sailing ship |
| Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge | Skinnskatteberg | 990 SEK (86 €) | Sweden's most primitive hotel — charcoal huts without electricity |
