Backstage Zone Transforms a Hotel into a Cultural Destination

A newly introduced brasserie, bar, and café echo the Stockholm hotel’s vibrant spirit
Published: May 8, 2025

Qarlbo Hospitality—the team behind LA ROQQA Hotel in Tuscany and ABBA Voyage in London—has introduced Backstage Zone, a new cultural and hospitality hub in Djurgården, Stockholm.

An extension of the 52-room Backstage Hotel, which opened two years ago, the latest addition transforms the boutique property into a fully immersive destination deeply rooted in music and the performing arts. Anchored by a brasserie, bar, and café, Backstage Zone channels the same behind-the-scenes energy that defines the hotel’s concept.

In the brasserie, classic dishes are reimagined with bold, contemporary twists, while the bar spins a laidback soundtrack of vinyl records alongside craft cocktails in a casually sophisticated setting. Sun-drenched and serene, the café offers a quieter rhythm for daytime gatherings over coffee and small plates.

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Backstage Café

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