Central Stockholm Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Downtown Camper by Scandic
The room was very clean and even if we pick the one with no windows was very cosy. Very spacious. Breakfast is very good and a lot of choices. Stuff at the reception very friendly and super helpful. As the hotel is right in the city center is easy to go anywhere in a walking distance. Hight ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Great location, buzzy bar, great staff, everything clean, comfortable bed, very small shower but, the room was so tiny it was ridiculous, we had to take turns walking around it!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
Tiny room but comfortable bed and good bit small bathroom. Good shower . great location.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Amazing stay!! The breakfast is fantastic too! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Easy check in even though arrived early.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
At Six
Super cool and classy hotel. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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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.
