Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Stockholm
Visit Central Stockholm
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Stockholm Palace
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
Odenplan Square
You can learn about the history of Stockholm with a trip to Odenplan Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Hotel Birger Jarl
"The hotel is in a quieter location and has larger rooms than the downtown options, but close to the underground station and only 2 stops to central Stockholm on the efficient public transport system. Very good breakfast and a well equipped gym. Staff were super helpful."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
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Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"It reminded me of a university hostel. Long corridors quirky sayings and numbers on doors. Ecological and economical! My room was a shoebox in size but then what does one really need? The sheets and duvets were sparkling clean white. Plenty of hot water with good pressure- mind your step going into ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
"The breakfast at the Clarion was EXCELLENT and the lady greeting us each morning at the entrance to the breakfast room was very warm and welcoming. The food selection was outstanding [it included a separate station with gluten-free fare!] and the view from the breakfast room was superb. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Sign
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"Perfect location, extremely clean and very helpful staff. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Central Stockholm
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Södermalm
This relatively densely-populated island in central Stockholm has long attracted a more alternative crowd and retains a bohemian look and feel.
Gamla Stan
If you're spending time in Gamla Stan, you might enjoy attractions like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Gamla stan T-Bana to see more of the city.
Östermalm
Travellers choose Östermalm for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Östermalm Market Hall.
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.
