Docentbacken
Docentbacken, commonly known as Lappis, is located in the scenic surroundings of Norra Djurgården, in the heart of the Royal National City Park. It is just a ten-minute walk from Stockholm University’s Campus Frescati.
At Docentbacken, 31 apartments are rented to international guest researchers and doctoral students affiliated with Stockholm University.
Docentbacken was built in the late 1960s, and many of the apartments are rented in their current condition. The minimum rental period is six months, and the maximum is one year.
The area is approximately a ten-minute walk from Stockholm University’s Campus Frescati and the Universitetet underground station. From there, the red line takes you to the city centre in just five minutes. Alternatively, Bus 50 runs from Professorslingan to Universitetet in about five minutes.
Room sizes and types
Studio apartments of 23–36 square meters with a combined living area and sleeping area, a kitchenette or separate kitchen, and a bathroom with toilet and shower.
One-bedroom apartments 60–70 square meters with a master bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom with toilet and shower or bathtub. Some of the apartments also have a balcony.
Rent
Studio apartment: SEK 5,800–8,000 monthly
Larger apartment: SEK 8,800–12,300 monthly
Furniture and equipment
All apartments are furnished with table/desk, chair, mattress, wardrobe/drawers, lamps and basic kitchenware. Some apartments are furnished with a bookshelf, sofa/armchair, and coffee table. Studios have a single bed and one-bedroom apartments have a double bed. All apartments have stove and a refrigerator with either freezing compartment or a separate freezer. Larger apartments have an oven. Please note that you need to bring your own blanket, pillow, sheets and towels.
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Living at Docentbacken
Internet
To activate the internet connection at Docentbacken, you must have a Swedish personal identity number.
Laundry
Docentbacken 1A and 1B
A laundry room is located in the basement of Docentbacken 1A. Use your basement key to open the laundry room door.
To book a laundry slot, use the booking board outside the laundry room. Move the booking cylinder to your preferred time slot using the small cylinder key.
Docentbacken 3–13
Laundry rooms are located on the ground floor of Docentbacken 3, 7, and 11. Use your basement key to access the laundry room.
To book a laundry slot, write your name on the booking schedule located outside the room.
Laundry rules
- Only one booking is allowed at a time.
- If a booked slot is not used, another tenant may take over the slot after one hour has passed.
- The drying cupboard may be used for 30 minutes after your time slot ends.
- Turn off lights and close all doors and windows when leaving.
- Clean the laundry room after use, according to the instructions posted inside the room.
- Report any machine issues as soon as possible by calling 08-410 828 50.
Parking
There is a 24-hour pay-parking area in front of Docentbacken 1A and 1B, and short-term parking along the street. Garage parking is available at Docentbacken 3.
For more information send an e-mail to: garage@naturvetaren.se.
General information about staff parking
Designated parking area for bikes is found outside the main entrance and bicycle storage is available in the basement behind Docentbacken 1A and in designated areas on each garage floor.
Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available outside the main entrance. Additional storage is located in the basement behind Docentbacken 1A and on each garage level.
Post
Mail is delivered through the letterbox in your apartment door.
Recycling
Household waste should be placed in the disposal chutes located in the stairwells.
Let wet waste drain, place it in a sealed plastic bag, and carefully open and close the chute lid when disposing.
A recycling room is located at the entrance of Docentbacken 3.
Use your electronic key to enter through the garage, then open the door marked Miljörum. You can recycle glass, plastic, clean metal cans, small cardboard items, newspapers, light bulbs, and batteries in the appropriate bins. Instructions are posted inside the room.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding accommodation, please send an e-mail to: housingoffice@su.se
Last updated: June 11, 2025
Source: housingoffice@su.se
