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.
Stockholm Viking Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Stockholm Viking Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
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.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Hotel Birger Jarl
Well located hotel on a quiet street within walking distance of great restaurants, metro station. The staff is amazing and a special thank you to the housekeeping team who kept the room and hotel spotless throughout my stay.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Elite Palace Hotel & Spa
Room was clean and the staff was excellent. The front girl that checked us in was the best, really sweet and nice. Hotel was really clean and always willing to help
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Beautiful room and wonderful stay, thank you
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Great vibes, great location, great price. Superb.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
We had a lovely family room very spacious and clean. The breakfast was superb.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Staff friendly. Clean rooms. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Stockholm
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.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Modern Art and Svensk Form while you're in town.
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
