Hotel of the week: the Lydmar, Stockholm

Like Stockholm itself, the Lydmar maintains a perfect balance of classic and modern virtues, says Tim Walker in the Independent.

After a recent move, it is housed in an elegant 19th-century building beside the National Museum, with fine views over the water to the city's old town; the interior design is both "chic" and "homely".

The rooms are havens of peace and privacy - sound-proofed, individually furnished and very large - while the vibrant bar is a great place to mingle and meet new people. The restaurant completes the picture, with both "excellent seafood" and "mean cheese-burgers" on the menu.

Doubles from £197 per night incl. breakfast. Contact: +46 8 22 31 60.