Central Sweden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Sweden
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.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
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.
Hammarby Sjöstad
The museums and cafes make Hammarby Sjöstad worth a stop. Make a stop by Hammarbybacken Ski Area, and jump on the metro at Sickla Udde Tram Stop to get around the area.
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Just a few steps from the Metro entrance and surrounded by a bevy of restaurants. Safe area with lots of foot traffic. Excellent breakfasts with fantastic staff. Careful with upgrades before the visit…you probably won’t need them. Overall a great experience
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Reasonable quality hotel. Room was pretty basic but fine for an overnight stay
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Excellent location, the personal was so kind. Breakfast amazing with lots of options.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Difficult check in, further away from the city and airport so longer distance. Clean room, no instructions for the oven which was difficult to use, bed was ok.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Biz Apartment Gärdet
the place is clean and handy to go around the transportation was very convenient and most of all the staff are very good especially the staff from the restaurant thank you all.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
I really enjoyed staying here, a very comfortable apartment in the beautiful and easily acessible Sickla Kaj area.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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 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.
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.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Things to do
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Shore Excursion: Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
