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
Stockholm: Walking Tour of the Old Town
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
Stockholm Archipelago Guided Tour on Historic Ship with Fika
Top hotels in Akalla
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"I had a long layover at night and this hotel was a life saver. I didn’t even need to take a shuttle from my gate to the hotel. There’s self check in kiosks if you don’t feel like talking to anyone. The rooms are really nice and the food is really good too. Staff is really friendly and helpful as ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"The property is conveniently located by the train station, restaurants, and the Hop on and off bus tour."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"Rooms were reasonably clean but very dated. Breakfast was not good."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"Very good stay for the marathon. Very helpful staff. Close to stadium but also main attractions. Restaurant food vey good and reasonable prices."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
"breakfast is very tasty and varied"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
"Great location of hotel right next to the Arlanda express platforms at Stockholm c but very quiet. Great staff, very comfortable room and good sleep. Breakfast buffet quite busy when we stayed but lots to choose from and food kept being replaced. Staff very welcoming, friendly and when we needed ..."
Reviewed on 31 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.
Fredhäll
Travellers enjoy Fredhäll for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Stockholm Outback while you're in the area.
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 Stockholm Public Library.
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 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.
