Haymarket by Scandic – restaurants and 20s atmosphere at Hötorget

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Haymarket by Scandic at Hötorget is a place we like to return to for lunch, a drink or a meeting. We first visited the hotel in 2016, when we were invited to breakfast with other travel bloggers, and were immediately captivated by the 20s atmosphere. Since then, there have been several return visits. We like the environment, the food and the central location!

A meeting place in the middle of Stockholm

Haymarket is located in the old PUB building at Hötorget. Outside, the market stalls are open, and very close by are the Concert Hall, Hötorgshallen and the shopping streets Kungsgatan and Drottninggatan.

For those of us who live in Stockholm, Haymarket has become a place for various get-togethers and meetings. We have never stayed overnight here, but return to the café and bar from time to time.

Sometimes we have settled down to the right inside the entrance, in the environment around the bar. Other times we have chosen Greta's to the left for lunch or a meeting. It is nice to have a few different options under one roof, depending on what you are looking for.

Art deco and a nice 20s atmosphere

What makes Haymarket special is the atmosphere. The interior is inspired by 1920s art deco, with touches of velvet, marble, brass and the glamour of the film world.

When we first came here, we were really sold on the style. That feeling has persisted on subsequent visits. Here you can find big city life and movement, but also environments where it is nice to sit down and chat for a while.

So you don't have to be a hotel guest to appreciate Haymarket. For us, it's as much a meeting place and a place to eat as it is a hotel.

Greta's – café and lunch at Hötorget

Gretas is located on the entrance floor and is an alternative for those who want to have a coffee or lunch. It offers hearty sandwiches, pastries and the lunch of the day. It also offers weekend brunch and afternoon tea.

It was at Gretas that we had breakfast on our first visit in 2016. We had, among other things, yogurt with lavender honey and granola, as well as spelt scones with cream cheese, raspberry jam and fig jam. A good start to the day in an environment that made us curious about the rest of the hotel!

Since then, we have returned to Haymarket on several occasions and appreciated both the food and the opportunity to meet here.

Americain and Paul's – bar and restaurant

On the entrance floor there is also American, Haymarket's cocktail bar. This is a great place to meet for a drink or an after-work drink in the special hotel environment.

One floor up there Paul's, the restaurant with American brasserie inspiration. It serves dinner and on weekdays also a lunch buffet, with salads, soup and hot dishes.

The different locations make Haymarket suitable for several types of visits. You can have a coffee, have lunch or book a dinner – and at the same time enjoy the same thoughtful environment.

The PUB House and Greta Garbo

Haymarket opened on 10 May 2016, but the building has a much longer history as part of the PUB department store. The name PUB comes from the founder Paul Urbanus Bergström, which also gave its name to the restaurant Paul's.

Another person with a connection to the house is Greta Garbo. Before she became a movie star, she worked as a clerk and model in the PUB hat department. Her story has inspired the hotel's film theme, and the Greta's café is of course also a nod to her.

It's fun when a building's past life is brought into the new business. Here, the connection between department store, film history and hotel feels natural.

What is it like to live in Haymarket?

During our visit in 2016, we were able to peek into one of the hotel rooms. It had a pretty cool style that tied in with the rest of the hotel. However, we have never stayed here and therefore cannot judge what it is like to stay overnight. Our own experiences are mainly about the breakfast on the first visit and the later meetings, meals and meetings.

For those looking for a hotel in central Stockholm, Haymarket is located at Hötorget 13–15, close to Hötorget metro station and within walking distance of Central Station. Current menus and information about the hotel can be found on Haymarket's website.

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