Akalla Travel Guide
Stockholm
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
From Stockholm Uppsala Half Day Swedish Oxford and Cathedral Tour
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Top hotels in Akalla
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Nice clean hotel with a very good restaurant
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Fantastic few days at the hotel , great room and staff .great breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Everything worked well
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Elite Palace Hotel & Spa
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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.
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
Liljeholmen
The parks and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Liljeholmen. Liljeholmstorget Galleria and Lake Trekanten are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Liljeholmen T-Bana or Trekanten Station to get around the larger area.
