ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad

Aparthotel with code locks and self-check-in at Hammarbybacken

ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad is an aparthotel with 125 fully furnished apartments at Hammarby Fabriksväg 93 in Stockholm's Hammarby Sjöstad district. The property is located in the part of the district known as Södra Hammarbyhamnen. The hotel has no traditional reception – check-in is via personal code locks on the building entrance and apartment door, allowing arrival without needing to meet staff. Cash payment is not accepted; card payment applies. Round-the-clock support is available by telephone. All apartments are equipped with a washing machine, free Wi-Fi and a 40-inch Chromecast TV. Weekly cleaning is included in your stay. Pets are not permitted and the property is non-smoking. Outside there is a garden with a picnic area. The apartments have parquet flooring and come in several categories, including Queen Studio at 32 square metres with a 180 centimetre bed, Superior Studio Twin at 32 square metres with two single beds and a sofa bed, and Duplex Apartment with Terrace at 58 square metres. There are also ground floor apartments with a patio in the Apartment – Ground Floor category.

The location is distinctly remarkable: Hammarbybacken ski centre is directly across the street, making the property one of few Stockholm hotels with immediate access to an active ski slope. In winter, the slope offers ski equipment rental nearby, meaning guests do not need to transport their own equipment.

The tram stop is approximately 200 metres from the property, from where public transport to Södermalm and the city centre is available. Skärmarbrink underground station is about 1.5 kilometres away, and Avicii Arena can be reached within 5 minutes by car. The hotel offers luggage storage and an on-site car park – parking must be pre-booked and costs 240 kronor per day. Neither room service nor breakfast is included in your stay, which reflects the aparthotel concept's independent character.

Room categories: from 32 square metre studio to two-storey terrace apartments

The apartment range spans several categories with clear differences in size, layout and views. Queen Studio at 32 square metres accommodates a 180 cm wide bed and sleeps up to two guests. Superior Studio Twin is also 32 square metres but has two single beds at 90 cm each plus a sofa bed and sleeps up to four guests – an option for families or groups who want to share a room without sharing a bed. That two such different bed configurations fit within the same area shows how the layout has been adapted for flexibility.

The ground floor apartment (Apartment – Ground Floor) at 32 square metres has a furnished patio overlooking the garden and accommodates a queen-size bed plus a sofa bed, so up to four guests. The ground floor location means direct access to the patio without a lift or stairs – a practical detail for guests with a pram or limited mobility.

Duplex Apartment with Terrace is the most spacious category at 58 square metres and is designed over two floors with a furnished terrace offering panoramic views over Hammarby Sjöstad. The duplex apartment sleeps up to four guests. The size difference between studio and duplex apartment is 26 square metres, and the terrace is a feature found only in the latter category. Note that the windows in the Queen Studio cannot be opened, which is worth knowing about in warm weather. All apartments have parquet flooring, dining area, seating area and a 40-inch flat-screen TV with Chromecast.

Kitchen, laundry and cleaning – what is included and what costs extra

All apartments are equipped with a fully functioning kitchenette: fridge, hob, microwave, electric kettle and kitchen utensils are included. There is a dining area in each apartment, making it practical to prepare and eat your own meals. Since the hotel does not serve breakfast and has no restaurant, the private kitchen is a central part of the offering rather than an addition. Each apartment also has a 40-inch Chromecast TV, meaning guests can stream their own content directly from their devices.

Each bathroom has a shower, separate toilet, hairdryer and towel. A combined washing machine and tumble dryer is located in each apartment – not in a communal laundry room. This is a concrete advantage for longer stays, as guests do not need to plan laundry around communal machines. Cleaning is not included daily; final cleaning is included in the price. For stays longer than one week, cleaning and linen change are carried out once a week. Additional cleaning can be ordered for a surcharge.

Free wireless and fixed broadband is included in all apartments and in communal areas. The hotel is non-smoking throughout the property, and pets are not permitted. Parking at the hotel can be pre-booked for a fee of 240 kronor per day. In addition to the apartment kitchen, there is a picnic area and garden on the property, providing options for outdoor time without leaving the area – a complement to the patio in the ground floor apartment and the terrace in the duplex apartment. Luggage storage is available for guests who need to leave luggage outside check-in or check-out times.

Hammarby Sjöstad as a base: public transport, ski slope and the district's character

Hammarby Sjöstad is a modern district in southern Stockholm where urban transformation is still ongoing in parts of the area. The district's planning has prioritised public transport and walking and cycling paths, which is evident in the fact that both tram and underground are accessible within reasonable distance. The tram from the stop approximately 200 metres from the hotel connects the district with Södermalm and further towards the city centre in about 20 minutes by public transport.

Skärmarbrink underground station on the red line is approximately 1.5 kilometres from the property and provides another connection point to central Stockholm. Avicii Arena is within five minutes' drive from the property. These connections make the hotel a reasonable base even for guests who want to visit central attractions, despite the property not being located in the city centre.

Hammarbybacken ski centre is located directly outside the hotel, which is an unusual proximity detail for a city hotel in Stockholm. At the slope there is an opportunity to hire ski equipment. In summer, the area functions as an outdoor space. The hotel suits guests seeking independent accommodation with their own kitchen and laundry facilities and who do not depend on traditional hotel service. All apartments are equipped with a washing machine, and weekly cleaning is included during your stay. Pets are not permitted in the property. The hotel is equally suitable for longer business trips as for family stays where access to cooking and laundry outweighs restaurant and spa facilities on site.