Stockholm to Get Its First Underground Hotel

The Editors, 04.07.2026

For guests who prefer to stay out of the light, it could soon be paradise: beneath one of Stockholm’s busiest streets, a hotel is being built deep underground. The concept focuses on tranquillity in the heart of the city, functional design and the consistent use of existing spaces. One thing you won’t find, however, is windows.

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Spectacular views will likely be in short supply at the new hotel set to open beneath Drottninggatan, one of Stockholm’s best-known shopping streets, in 2027. Scandic Hotels and property developer Axfast are planning a new Scandic Go, which will be partly located underground. Former retail and storage spaces will be transformed into a mixed-use development featuring hotel rooms, office space and shops.

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