Kungshamra is a classic student area located in the Solna municipality, north of Stockholm. Known for its proximity to nature and Ulriksdal castle, the land was originally a gift from King Gustav VI Adolf to facilitate student housing construction.

Strategic Location

  • Metro: 600m to Bergshamra station.
  • Education: Only 2 minutes by metro to Stockholm University (SU).
  • Convenience: 500m to the nearest grocery store.

Housing Facts & Queue Times

Kungshamra offers a wide variety of housing types, from corridor rooms to family apartments.

Housing Type Monthly Rent Size Avg. Queue Time
Corridor Room 3,026 - 5,088 SEK 17–20 m² ~183 days
1 Room & Kitchenette 4,800 - 9,105 SEK 17–34 m² ~630 days
2 Rooms & Kitchen 6,005 - 12,448 SEK 28–64 m² ~771 days
3 Rooms & Kitchen 6,977 - 13,977 SEK 55–89 m² ~1,001 days

Data based on 2025 statistics.

Amenities & Highlights

  • Community: Active tenants’ association, assembly room, and sauna.
  • Outdoor: BBQ areas, planting boxes, and bicycle workshop.
  • Practical: Laundry rooms, parking area, and external storage for most units.
  • Sustainability: Recent energy-saving upgrades include FTX ventilation and water-saving faucets in several buildings.

Important Details

  • Rent Includes: Heating and water.
  • Broadband: A separate broadband fee is added to the rent invoice.
  • Furnishing: All accommodations are rented unfurnished.
  • Address: Kungshamra 1-83, 170 70 Solna.

Source: SSSB Kungshamra Property Page

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M. Habibie

Founder of Apartly.se

M. Habibie is the founder of Apartly.se, a dedicated guide designed to help students understand and compare student housing platforms in Sweden.