Cosy Sweden spa hotel in a medieval coastal town

Settle into the charming, family-run warmth of a stylish, Scandi hotel in quaint medieval town on the Baltic coast – includes breakfast, dinner and spa access

Nyköping is a classically Scandi coastal town with a rich medieval history, positioned on a stretch of beautiful Baltic coastline peppered with pretty islets. Nyköping Castle is well worth a visit, its old walls etched with some grisly medieval stories. Inside, you’ll find a museum, while a visit to the Sörmland Museum exhibits more of the region’s rich culture.

There are plenty of artisanal shops and charming bakeries to visit in town. Stock up on baked goods before heading along stunning coastal trails out of town. Linudden Nature Reserve is ideal for shaded ambles through the forest, while Jogersö Beach is a dreamy spot for a swim on warmer days. There are also plenty of nearby spots for fishing if you fancy.  

• Warm and soulful: Formerly a soap factory, the industrial-chic Sunlight Hotel Conference & SPA is a stylish and friendly, family-run hotel nestled in the medieval coastal town of Nyköping. The sleek Scandi aesthetic is infused with cosy furnishings, warm lighting with a lush, leafy terrace area outside – a thoroughly pleasant pad to return to after your town or coastal rambles.

• Scandi spa standard: Enter the relaxation heaven of your hotel’s spa, where industrial cool meets nature-inspired healing. Unwind in the warm, bubbling whirlpool, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, or the mesmerising fire room and salt room. Book in for a package with delicious snacks and drinks to revitalise you (fees apply). Upstairs, you'll find an excellently equipped gym where you can enrol in activities and personal training (fees apply), or glide off in the 25-metre swimming pool. 

• A culinary affair: Dining is about more than just food at the hotel, where the slick and stylish restaurant elevates the most humble, hand-picked and local ingredients, as well as occasionally hosting events. There’s also a well-stocked wine cellar, and the cosy bar and lounge is on hand for evening cocktails and nibbles. Come morning, tuck into a fresh and flavoursome breakfast buffet.

How to get there

Your hotel is a very short drive from Stockholm Skavsta Airport, but for more direct and regular flights, fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. From here it’s a drive of around one hour and 45 minutes. Public transport is also possible, with a similar travel time. Your hotel is within walking distance from Nyköping's train station. 

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.