Akalla Travel Guide
Stockholm
Popular places to visit
3Arena
Catch an event at 3Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Skansen
Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
Gröna Lund
See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.
ABBA The Museum
Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.
Vasa Museum
Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Stockholm MegaPass: Top Attractions incl. Public Transport
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
Top hotels in Akalla
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Effektivt boende, du får det du betalar för."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"The hotel room was lovely and the staff were warm and helpful. The breakfast is off the hook! It is convenient as well if you have an early flight it out later flight in because the airport is 40-60 minutes away from town."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"The staff at the reception desk was very helpful and personable."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"Great location. Lots of shopping close by. It’s great to see what will be happening in the square each day. Flowers? Flea market?"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
"breakfast is very tasty and varied"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akalla
Kista Science City
Discover Kista Science City, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Kista Science City include Kista Galleria and Kistamassan Exhibition and Events Centre, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kista T-Bana.
Stadshagen
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Stadshagen, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Stadshagen T-Bana.
Vasastan
Vasastan is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Odenplan Square or Rorstrandsgatan.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Central Stockholm
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Nordiska Kompaniet, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
