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.
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.
Things to do
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
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
Top hotels in Maria
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
Hotel Rival
Excellent hotel, great service.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Hornsgatan
The breakfast was very fresh and also staff was super nice. for some rooms the bathrooms are shared but they are very clean
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
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
Next to mall. Next to train station. Next to stadium. Lots to do within walking distance.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Haymarket by Scandic
Friendly staff and the bar was always lively with music.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maria
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Visitors to Söder Mälarstrand enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Långholmen is worth a stop.
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.
