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.
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 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.
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.
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
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Stockholm MegaPass: Top Attractions incl. Public Transport
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
If you are just staying for a night and only to have a place to sleep in, it’s ok. But if you are going for a nice visit in Sthlm don’t pick this one. The best thing is the central location but that’s it 😊
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
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Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Very good location….. within walking distance to many areas. Helpful staff at front desk. Outstanding breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
Room was clean but somewhat small.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Lovely stay, great staff, perfect location
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
At Six
After a long Trans-Atlantic flight, the last thing you want is to figure out the complicated light switches in a hotel room ( Junior Suite). The ones by the entrance door were not working at all. If they cannot offer room tours to customers in a 300+ rooms hotel, they should at least post a list ...
Reviewed on 5 May 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 Royal Dramatic Theater.
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.
