Originally Posted by
iceblueshoes
That's why I was shocked at how much the prices were! I thought it'd be less since it wasn't high season!
I actually prefer to travel in the fall due to less crowds but also less heat!
End September/Beginning October is actually a popular travel season in Europe for all the people which have no children in school. Most travel companies wouldn't rate it as high season but from my point of view it certainly is until end of October - at least for city trips, less for country side vacation.
Stockholm is just ridiculous expensive. Even the hostels are expensive in popular times. A couple of suggestions for "special hostels":
For you last night you could stay at the Jumbostay, a decomissioned 747-200. Pretty cool hostel, the rooms with shared bathrooms are affordable
http://www.jumbostay.se/
It is just a 10 minute shuttle bus ride from Arlanda airport.
In the city look for Ånedin Hostel or Rygerfjord Hotel & Hostel
Originally Posted by
iceblueshoes
What I meant by family room is that the Ritz here in Toronto, had a little divider and hallway b/w the sitting room and bedroom with their own bathrooms. While I wasn't expecting anything as big and fancy, I'm hoping to find something with a similar concept.
You most certainly won't find those at the regular hotels without booking a suite at $$$$. Better chances at AirBnB to find a place with two bathrooms and a dedicated living area.