Stockholm university

Kungshamra

Kungshamra is a student accommodation area in a quiet, green neighbourhood near Lake Mälaren – just a short bus ride from Stockholm University. All rooms are furnished and intended for international students staying in university-arranged housing.

There are 40 corridor rooms at Kungshamra, all managed by the Housing Office and intended for single occupancy.

To live at Kungshamra, you must be a member of the Stockholm Federation of Student Unions (SSCO). If you are offered and accept accommodation, you can join a student union after arriving in Stockholm.

The Housing Office handles all applications, tenancy agreements and practical matters.

Student unions affiliated with SSCO:

Student Union Stockholm (SUS)

Student Union DISK

The Business Association (FEST)

 

Room details

  • Each corridor has 8 to 12 private rooms.
  • All rooms are 18–19 m², furnished and for single occupancy.
  • Each room has a private bathroom.
  • The kitchen is shared with other residents in the corridor.
  • Corridors are mixed-gender.

Photos

Facade with windows in blue and green.
Facade Kungshamra. Photo: Housing Office
Bicycles in greenery.
Kungshamra exterior. Photo: Housing Office
Big table and chairs in shared common area.
Kungshamra shared common area. Photo: Housing Office
Table and bed.
Room at Kungshamra. Photo: Housing Office
 

Rent

Rent: SEK 24,000–28,450

The listed rent applies to the academic year 2024/2025 and is per semester.

 

What’s included

The accommodation is furnished and ready for move-in.

Furniture and equipment

  • Bed (200×90 cm), mattress, desk and chair
  • Some rooms may include curtains, lamps or extra chairs left by previous tenants.

Kitchen and shared areas

  • Kitchens include refrigerators, freezers, stoves and cupboards.
  • Some utensils may have been left by previous tenants.

Please note: You need to bring your own quilt, pillow, sheets and towels.

Internet and keys

  • Internet is included in the rent (wi-fi is not provided).
  • Bring your own router and network cable (compatible with Swedish standards).
  • Room door: electronic iLOQ key.
  • Access tag for the building and shared areas.
  • You must provide a padlock for your postbox and kitchen cabinet.

Laundry, parking and recycling

  • Laundry rooms with free washing machines and dryers.
  • Parking available for rent.
  • Recycling is mandatory – use the designated containers.

Useful links and guides

 

Living in student accommodation

Visit the main page for more practical information about your accommodation and your responsibilities as a tenant.

Living in student accommodation

 

Contact

If you have any questions about your accommodation, please contact the Housing Office.

Email: housingoffice@su.se

 

Last updated: July 4, 2025

Source: Property Management Office

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