Maria Travel Guide
Stockholm
Popular places to visit
Maria Square
Go for a walk in this leafy square and explore the interesting shops and restaurants of the surrounding neighborhood.
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating 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.
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.
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 Maria
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Staff friendly. Clean rooms. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Rival
Great location, wonderful staff. Amazing food cool ambiance
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Stockholm Stadshotell
A bit off the beaten path but amazing property. The best pizza ever! The rooms and common spaces are beautifully appointed and the staff is super helpful! Will stay again
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025
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
Haymarket by Scandic
Beautiful room and wonderful stay, thank you
Reviewed on 31 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
Other neighbourhoods around Maria
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
SoFo
Visitors often come to SoFo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Göta Lejon and Medborgarplatsen. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.
Katarina-Sofia
While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.
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.
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.
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 Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
