Hässelby Castle, Stockholm, Sweden

Hässelby Castle (Hässelby slott) was built first in the 1640s by the riksråd Karl Bonde, who owned it until his death 1652. The original architect was Simon de la Vallée and the castle was finished about the 1660s by his son Jean de la Vallée, when Karl's son Gustaf Bonde owned it. The Bonde noble family owned the castle until 1931, when Stockholms stad bought it until 2010. Since 2010 SIVAB own the castle. Today Hässelby is opened for weddings, parties and conferences.

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željko mikulić (7 months ago)
Homely atmosphere and a very quiet and relaxing place to visit

Michael Dickinson (11 months ago)
Nice walk around the grounds

Matteo Bocci (19 months ago)
This hotel is composed of several different buildings with different room types. I was there for a conference and I really enjoyed the cozy and home-y feeling of the decoration, the comfy bed, the delicious food and the friendliness of the staff, with a special mention to the incredible mâitre that supervised things to perfection. My room was clean, and despite being small, had all one could ask for.

Sabbe Man (2 years ago)
Nice looking place

Alex Novikov (2 years ago)
Nice rooms, friendly personnel

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