Welcome Hotel

The Welcome Hotel Stockholm has a bit of a misleading name, as it’s located off the E18 highway in suburban Jarfalla, close to a train station. But with its suburban location comes lower rates. The pale-brick building, surrounded by a park and spacious parking lot, has a bit of a nondescript chain look. A large wood reception desk greets guests in the lobby, which has a seating area to one side and opens into the spacious Bistro Welcome on the other. Gray walls and chairs are clustered around small round tables and light wood floors that are partially covered by a colorful graphic rug. The seating area gives off a waiting room vibe, although lots of natural light from several large windows brightens up the space. The hotel is usually full of families with kids, as well as larger groups, and the atmosphere is friendly.

The Welcome Hotel Stockholm is located on the outskirts of Stockholm in Jarfalla, a suburb about 12 miles from the city center and adjacent to the E18. The hotel is surrounded by parks and gardens in a relatively quiet area, although there is noise from the nearby highway. There are good rail connections to central Stockholm from the Barkarby station, an eight-minute walk from the hotel. The trip to Stockholm’s Central Station takes about 30 minutes, with trains running every 15 minutes during the week. Arlanda Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Rooms at the Welcome Hotel Stockholm come in a variety of sizes, from small Singles and Doubles to Suites and Family Rooms accommodating up to six people. The affordable rates and large rooms attract groups, sports teams, and families. The spaces are simple and minimalist, although cozy with blond wood floors and furniture, and lots of natural light from large windows framed in floral-patterned curtains. The spaces have a distinctly Scandinavian feel, with a clean design and soft color palette.

Rooms are small but spaces are used efficiently. The smaller Single and Double Rooms can be a particularly tight squeeze, with small beds and tiny bathrooms. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, telephones, work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Water boilers and coffee and tea are provided in the larger rooms. The rooms are not air-conditioned, and some receive noise from the nearby highway. 

The Suites have separate bedrooms and living room areas, and receive lots of natural light from several windows. The living room has a comfortable corner filled with a couch, armchairs, a work desk area. Both rooms have flat-screen TVs. The colorfully tiled bathroom has a separate whirlpool tub and shower.

The Bistro Welcome on the ground floor is a high-ceilinged space of neutral grays and blues enlivened by bold red accents. It's large, and its gray carpets and chairs give it a bit of a corporate cafeteria vibe, but the big windows, abundance of natural light, blond wood tables, and fireplace make it feel cozy. The bistro serves a simple menu of Swedish classics and comfort dishes for lunch and dinner, emphasizing local produce, as well as a breakfast buffet in the mornings. A small children’s menu is also available.

The hotel has four conference rooms, the biggest of which accommodates up to 50 people, and five group rooms. Bigger conference rooms for up to 250 people are available at the nearby Barkarby Gard.

The hotel has a small fitness center, sauna, and outdoor pool open in the summer, as well as a playroom for kids. There are jogging tracks near the hotel. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and free parking is available.