SoFo Travel Guide
Stockholm
Popular places to visit
Vitabergsparken Park
At this hilly park enjoy great views of Stockholm and mingle with residents of bohemian Södermalm island.
Sofia Church
Admire exteriors decorated with multiple towers and spires, study a mural by a leading Swedish painter and attend a classical concert.
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
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
Stockholm: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket
Stockholm Cruise Royal Bridges & canals tour
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in SoFo
Scandic Malmen
By European standards, the rooms were much larger and a bit more luxurious than what you’d typically expect. The staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
NOFO Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted
Decor and staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Point
Clean room. Great breakfast and overall great service!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Great room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Elite Palace Hotel & Spa
Room was clean and the staff was excellent. The front girl that checked us in was the best, really sweet and nice. Hotel was really clean and always willing to help
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
First time staying here and will definitely use again if we're in Stockholm again. Staff were fantastic, the hotel is nice and quiet and the surrounding area is great.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around SoFo
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.
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.
Södra Hammarbyhamnen
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Södra Hammarbyhamnen. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hammarbybacken Ski Area, and catch the metro at Luma Tram Stop or Mårtensdal Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Gamla Stan
If you're spending time in Gamla Stan, you might enjoy attractions like Nobel Prize Museum and Stockholm Cathedral. 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.
