Set in the centre of Stockholm, the Colonial is a budget hotel housed in a building dating from 1880, situated one kilometre from the Royal Palace and 700 metres from the central station.

The 46 guestrooms are simply decorated and equipped with complimentary Internet connections. Budget rooms have shared bathroom facilities. Standard rooms have private bathrooms, CD players and televisions. After breakfast, guests can check their e mails via complimentary wireless Internet access. Travellers can ask the multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk for sightseeing advice. Those feeling energetic can rent bicycles to explore the city.

Nearby attractions include the historic old town, one kilometre away, and the galleries and museums in the modern cultural district of Norrmalm can be found within 1.5 kilometres of the hotel.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 42 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.