Family apartments near campus

Family apartments offer more space for couples and families who want to live together. The apartments are available in several areas on or near Campus Frescati.

These homes are suitable for families who need more space, including options with separate bedrooms for children.

Why choose this option?

  • More space for family activities.
  • Live together with your children or partner.
  • Located in green, family-friendly areas.
  • Suitable for longer stays.

What's included?

  • Furnished accommodation for the whole family.
  • A well-equipped kitchen with appliances.
  • Often a separate bedroom for children.
  • Space for your children's belongings and furniture.

Areas to search for

When you apply for accommodation, search for Finnstugan, Grindstugan, Galatea, Hovbeslag and Svarta villan separately. All offer family accommodation and are listed individually in the accommodation search.

To increase your chances of receiving family accommodation that suits your preferences, select all available areas when you apply.

Read about the application requirements and find the application form on the main accommodation page.

Accommodation for visiting researchers and doctoral students

Finnstugan

Finnstugan by Brunnsviken. Photo: Housing Office

Suitable for a couple or smaller family.

Finnstugan is at Gustafsborgsvägen 16, less than 1 kilometre from Campus Frescati.

Local area

Finnstugan is in the green surroundings of the Bergius Botanic Garden. The garden has ornamental gardens, a large greenhouse and a lakeside promenade along Lake Brunnsviken.

Building and apartment

Finnstugan has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic interior.

Tenants must follow specific rules in the rental agreement to help protect the building's original features.

The apartment has one bedroom and an open-plan kitchen and living room.

Monthly rent

SEK 12,150

Furnishings

The apartment is furnished and ready to move into. It has a double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, sofa and armchair.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven and microwave, as well as crockery and cooking utensils.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. The walk from the station to Finnstugan takes about ten minutes.

You can also travel by bus between central Stockholm and Finnstugan.

Shops and services nearby

Supermarkets, restaurants and other services are about 3 kilometres away, towards central Stockholm.

Grindstugan

Grindstugan and a furnished bedroom. Photo: Housing Office

Suitable for a couple or smaller family.

Grindstugan is at Frescati Hagväg 6 in Frescati Hage, within walking distance of Campus Frescati and Campus Albano.

Local area

Grindstugan is within the Royal National City Park, in a peaceful and scenic area near Lake Brunnsviken. The area is known for its green surroundings and academic heritage.

Building and apartments

Grindstugan was built in 1916 and has been carefully renovated to preserve its original interior. The building is officially classified as being of high cultural value.

Tenants must follow specific rules in the rental agreement to help protect the building's original features.

There are two apartments. Each is 69 square metres and has one bedroom, a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Monthly rent

SEK 14,350–15,250

Furnishings

Each apartment has a 140 cm bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, sofa bed and armchair.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven, microwave, kitchen cupboards, plates, glasses, bowls, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and a sink with a water trap.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. Grindstugan is less than a ten-minute walk from the station.

Several bus routes also stop nearby at Universitetet Södra.

Shops and services nearby

The nearest grocery stores are within about 1.5 kilometres, towards the city centre.

A petrol station about 300 metres away sells a limited range of groceries and basic over-the-counter medicines.

Galatea

Galatea. Photo: Housing Office

The apartments have separate bedrooms suitable for families with children.

Galatea is at Frescati Hagväg 4A and 4B in Frescati Hage, within walking distance of Campus Frescati and Campus Albano.

Local area

Galatea is within the Royal National City Park, in a peaceful and scenic area near Lake Brunnsviken. The area is known for its green surroundings and academic heritage.

Apartments

Galatea offers two apartments. Each apartment is 65 square metres and has two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and private back garden.

Monthly rent

SEK 14,250

Furnishings

The apartments have a 180 cm double bed and a 90 cm bunk bed, as well as a bedside table, wardrobe, desk, chair, sofa and coffee table.

They also include a shower curtain, curtains and a vacuum cleaner.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven, microwave, kitchen cupboards, plates, glasses, bowls, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and a sink with a water trap.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. Galatea is less than a ten-minute walk from the station.

Several bus routes also stop nearby at Universitetet Södra.

Shops and services nearby

The nearest grocery stores are within about 1.5 kilometres, towards the city centre.

A petrol station about 300 metres away sells a limited range of groceries and basic over-the-counter medicines.

Hovbeslag

Hovbeslag and a furnished bedroom. Photo: Housing Office

The apartments have an open-plan layout and separate bedrooms suitable for families with children.

Hovbeslag is at Kräftriket 8A, within walking distance of Campus Frescati and Campus Albano.

Local area

Hovbeslag is within the Royal National City Park, in a peaceful and scenic area near Lake Brunnsviken. The area is known for its green surroundings and academic heritage.

Building and apartments

Hovbeslag was built in 1911 and has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic interior. The building is officially classified as being of high cultural value.

Tenants must follow specific rules in the rental agreement to help protect the building's original features.

Hovbeslag offers 14 apartments. These include private apartments suitable for sharing with a partner, spouse or family, as well as shared apartments intended for single occupancy. The apartments vary in size and layout.

Monthly rent

  • One-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen: SEK 12,900–14,000
  • Two-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen: SEK 17,200

Furnishings

The apartments are furnished with a double bed and a single bed, table, chairs and wardrobe. Furnishings may vary depending on the size of the apartment.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven and microwave, as well as dinnerware and cooking utensils.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is a few stops from central Stockholm on the red line. The walk from the station to Hovbeslag takes less than ten minutes.

Several bus routes also stop nearby at Campus Albano.

Shops and services nearby

The nearest grocery stores are about 1 kilometre away, towards the city centre.

A petrol station about 700 metres away sells a limited range of groceries and basic over-the-counter medicines.

Svarta villan

Zoom image

Svarta villan. Photo: Housing Office

Large apartments with separate bedrooms suitable for families with children.

Svarta villan is at Frescativägen 33 on Campus Frescati, close to the Swedish Museum of Natural History and Lake Brunnsviken.

Building and apartments

Svarta villan was built in 1914 and has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic interior. The building is officially classified as being of high cultural value.

Tenants must follow specific rules in the rental agreement to help protect the building's original features.

The villa has three two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has two separate bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom. The two larger apartments also have a separate living room.

Monthly rent

SEK 13,200–14,650

Furnishings

Each apartment is furnished with a double bed and bunk bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, sofa and armchair.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a refrigerator, freezer, cooker, oven and microwave, as well as dinnerware and cooking utensils.

Getting there

Universitetet underground station is about 500 metres from Svarta villan and is a few stops from Stockholm Central Station on the red line.

A bus stop outside the station provides easy access to Campus Albano and central Stockholm.

Shops and services nearby

Supermarkets and restaurants are available on campus or in nearby parts of the city, which can be reached by bus in under 15 minutes.

The nearest supermarket is less than half a mile away.

Other family accommodation

A small number of large family apartments are also available in central Stockholm. Please contact your head of department for more information.

Contact

Last updated: 2026-09-25

Source: Property Management Office