Södermalm
1.3 miles from city centre
From the bars and shops of Götgatan to the niche restaurants of SoFo, “Söder” is Stockholm’s hipster playground. Grab a cocktail around trendy Mariatorget, then tuck into a hearty dinner at Soldaten Svejk. When summer arrives, Trädgården outdoor club attracts the young and the restless with its incredible DJs and famously long queue.
Places to stay from £10 per night
Kungsholmen
1.4 miles from city centre
After a lie-in, Kungsholmen is a quiet area that's waking up to city life. Light up the barbecue and play a game of Kubb in Rålambshovs Park, have some drinks on the lake at Mälarpaviljongen, or stroll the water’s edge under the towering city hall. For something a bit hip, you'll find the city's BrewDog bar on Sankt Eriksgatan.
Places to stay from £18 per night
Norrmalm
0.2 miles from city centre
The sights, the sounds, the free bus to IKEA! Norrmalm is the face of modern Stockholm. After coffee at the famous Vete Katten bakery, pick out a hand-painted Swedish Dala Horse at NK department store, or croon some karaoke classics at the Golden Hits bar. Go classily local at Rolfs Kök for dinner, with salmon, oysters, and even reindeer.
Places to stay from £6 per night
Östermalm
0.9 miles from city centre
“Home to the crème de la crème of Stockholmers”. You’ll likely hear this announced as the metro arrives at opulent Östermalmstorg. Peruse the boutiques on Nybrogatan and recharge with a coffee at Tures Brasserie. To crown your day, book yourself a seat at the “community table” in Gastrologik to taste fine, new Nordic cuisine at its best.
Places to stay from £45 per night
SoFo District
1.4 miles from city centre
SoFo’s regulars are cooler than polar bears. This area “south of Folkungagatan” is crammed with gimmicky hipster hang-outs, like Garlic & Shots and the kitschy Vampire Lounge. Bone up on the latest local trends at Grandpa boutique, wander the weekend street markets, then feast on one of Bar Central’s roasted pork knuckles.
Places to stay from £21 per night
Gamla stan
0.6 miles from city centre
This huddle of colourful medieval buildings is Stockholm’s heart and history. Take in the grand parliament and palace from Norrbro Bridge. Wind your way past souvenir shops and craftwork boutiques towards Sundbergs Konditori, the city’s oldest café. Warm up in winter with some mulled wine at the Stortorget Christmas Market.
Places to stay from £8 per night
Vasastan
0.9 miles from city centre
If you want to chill, head to Vasastan. The bustle of the centre is just a few metro stops away, but the dinky bars and laid-back restaurants scattered around Odenplan attract a relaxed and more local crowd. Discover the essence of Swedish “mys” (meaning “cosiness”) with dinner at Fondueboden or a handmade dessert from Storstad.
Places to stay from £9 per night
Djurgården
1.6 miles from city centre
Into museums? Djurgården will be your wonderland. Step back in time at Skansen’s museum village then hit the stage at the ABBA Museum. The Vasa Museum’s colossal 17th-century warship and its accoutrements will leave you speechless. If the Sun’s on your side, head for Josefina’s lounge terraces looking out over the water.
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Spread across 14 islands, Stockholm is one of the world’s cleanest and most compact capitals. Some of these islands are connected by bridges which can be crossed by car or on foot, while others are reachable by ferry and the tunnelbana (metro).
However you choose to get around the Swedish capital, though, you’re in for a treat. Its beautiful old town, Gamla Stan, dates back to the 13th century. Here, you’ll find old squares and narrow, cobblestone streets lined with gold-tinted buildings and fresco-filled churches. With over 600 rooms and several museums, Stockholm Palace is one of the world’s largest. Watching the daily changing of the guard here is one of the most popular things to do in Stockholm.
See more of Sweden’s medieval history unravel at Skansen, an open-air museum and zoo, and Vasa Museum – a unique, near-perfectly preserved warship that sank minutes into its maiden voyage in 1628. Over three centuries later, this vessel was dredged up from the Stockholm seabed and converted into a museum. Take the guided tour to learn the story of its demise and resurrection, via short films and temporary exhibitions.
Stockholm’s contemporary culture is just as enticing, with plenty of bohemian cafés, high-end designer stores and modern museums like the Moderna Museet and the Spritmuseum.
For a day away, take the ferry out to Stockholm's archipelago, known for its unspoilt natural beauty. Activities in summer include hiking, swimming and fishing.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | SEK 100 = £7.43 |
Language | Swedish |
Average weekend price | £96 per night |
Average weekday price | £104 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
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0.8 miles from city centre
Stureplan
0.4 miles from city centre
Skansen Open-Air Museum
1.4 miles from city centre
The Royal Palace
0.4 miles from city centre
Stockholm Public Library
0.9 miles from city centre
ABBA The Museum
1.2 miles from city centre
Stockholm City Terminal
0.3 miles from city centre
Vasa Museum
1 miles from city centre
Nordiska Kompaniet
0.2 miles from city centre
It is an elegant and beautiful city with many museums to see.
23 April 2024
It is an elegant and beautiful city with many museums to see. Our favorites were the Abba, Viking, Vasa and Photography museums. We ate very well in every place we went and all had vegetarian options. parks, beautiful, waterfront and many people outside make this city amazing. The people are very nice and helpful.
Beautiful city.
15 April 2024
Beautiful city. Felt very safe . Stunning buildings, historical areas and lots to see and do. Great food options. People all very friendly and polite. No need for cash. Would happily live there!
Stockholm is a beautiful city.
14 April 2024
Stockholm is a beautiful city. Staying just outside The Old Town was perfect - SoFo - is a lovely bohemian area with very few tourists. Walking is easy but also the public transport system (including ferries) is superb. Just walking the streets of The Old Town is a delight, But also recommend some island hopping. Skansen, The Museum of Modern Art and Stampen jazz club were particular favourites. And a lovely bistro hidden amongst the web of cobbled streets in the Old Town is Under Kastanjen.
Absolutely lovely and beautiful city!
12 April 2024
Absolutely lovely and beautiful city! Stayed a bit further away from the centre, but getting around Stockholm is incredibly easy! You can use the SL app to buy tickets or just pay as you go (there are cards machine at the entry of all metro stations as well as the trams and buses). The city centre is gorgeous, however it can be a bit crowded since there are my avenues and shops around. Eating wise, please try all the kardemommeboller you possibly can because they are delicious (my recommendations are Stora Bageriet and Lillebrors). Don't hesitate to take a boat tour to see the city from the water, you won't regret it! 🤎 Great city for shopping but also with beautiful nature areas such as parks, gardens and the archipelago!
Beautiful city but don't underestimate its size or how...
7 April 2024
Beautiful city but don't underestimate its size or how far it is to walk between places of interest. We discovered their superb transport system and used that after our first day walking everywhere to get to places we had booked. In three and a half days we visited: Vasa Museum (amazing), Abba (don't be embarrassed to sing - we weren't), Avicii experience (more singing), Sprit museum (Swedish tasting tray was definitely something we wont forget!) Ice Bar, Gamla Stan and the Under the Bridges boat tour. There was so much more we could have seen including visiting the Royal Palace and Skansen (next time perhaps). People are friendly and helpful but don't take too much cash (like we did) as most places in Stockholm were cashless and only accepted card payments. Food was an issue, we should have researched more as reasonably priced eateries that were open in April were hard to find.
Hello, I am not satisfied with our stay, when we arrived the...
2 April 2024
Hello, I am not satisfied with our stay, when we arrived the room was not ready so we got another one, I paid for the room to feel comfortable and we got a worse room and it was also very dirty. dirty glasses and hair on the table. it wasn't cool
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