Villa Dagmar is an architectural and eclectic gem. Enter through a historic façade off the vibrant Nybrogatan Street in super smart Östermalm, into the Garden – an Italian-inspired courtyard piazza topped by a soaring glass ceiling. Here you will find the inviting boutique hotel, Villa Dagmar, along with a carefully curated concept store, soothing spa, fragrant flower store, organic deli, excellent Mediterranean restaurant, wine bar and secret entrance to the historic Östermalms Saluhall, one of the world’s most celebrated food markets.
Owned by the Malmström family, Villa Dagmar was designed to reflect the spirit of the art-loving, well-travelled and sociable matriarch, Dagmar Bergsten. The vibe is la dolce vita, and the ever-changing contemporary art and vibrant bar scene were inspired by Dagmar’s hospitality, creative spirit, and flair. The courtyard architecture is from different periods in different styles and has been cleverly linked together by the huge glass ceiling, inspired by the British Museum. The interesting mix of shops, art, café, bar, and restaurant, creates a real buzz and this is a popular meeting place for the cultural cognoscenti.
There are 70 rooms and suites furnished with hand-picked furniture, reflective of both Scandinavian design and Italian flair. Choose from a courtyard or city view. Rooms range from Small Doubles, which feature Queen bed, premium linens, Lavazza espresso machines, spa-like marble bathrooms and luxury robes and slippers, along with modern conveniences including smart TV with Chromecast and Marshall Bluetooth speakers. Or trade up to the exclusive Villa Dagmar Suite, with King bed, two marble bathrooms and a separate living and dining area. The all-day restaurant, run by two of Sweden’s most acclaimed chefs, Daniel Höglander and Niclas Jönsson, serves a Mediterranean fusion menu with an emphasis on seafood. Or enjoy the relaxed bistro atmosphere of Dagges, the hotel’s wine bar, where live music and DJs spin at the weekend. Villa Dagmar also has its own bakery and patisserie, for freshly baked bread, cakes, and pastries. All guests have access to the Dagmar Spirit & Retreat Spa and fitness centre. The focus is on holistic health, along with traditional Swedish massage, there is the opportunity to indulge in a healing gong bath. The fitness centre offers a comprehensive range of equipment and personal training is available.
