Travel for the Over 30s

Sweden is not a cheap destination - even by European standards – a beer at a pub could easily set you back US$12. But the best bargain in town  is also a unique experience and unbelievably central: the official Youth Hostel the fine ship af Chapman  a fully rigged sailing ship moored in the centre of town off the island of Skeppsholmen with views of the Royal Palace and Stockholm’s old town Gamla Stan. The ship is a tourist attraction in its own right -  as the world’s third oldest remaining iron-ore ships  though its been a hostel since 1949. Recently refurbished the af Chapman has not just backpacker dorms but also the luxurious captain’s cabin  complete with claw-foot bath. Access to the ship is restricted to guests so you can ejoy the view from the top-deck  pretending to be important by waving to the tourists!

The af Chapman is also surely one of the quietest hostels central city hostels:  small dorms by necessity and  great view from your porthole without getting out of your bunk. The gently slapping of the waves are a great way to get to sleep and there is no traffic noise often associated with central city hostels.  For booking checkout hihostels.com the secret is well out though, so you may have to book months early particularly in the summer months.

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