The only hotel on Stockholm’s Skeppsholmen island – the capital’s former military and defence base – is an oasis for art, history and design lovers. The building was intended to house King Karl XII’s royal marines at the end of the 17th century, but things didn’t quite go to plan in battle, and it instead served as a hospice, then offices and storehouses for the navy, as well as the martial court. Today, it channels a minimalist Scandi vibe, comfortably pared back and modern.
Its intimate Långa Raden restaurant serves delicious seasonal Swedish dishes throughout the day – best of all at brunch, for a slice of French toast with cardamom parfait, or a simple fika snack. Little beats a classic cinnamon roll.
