Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Stockholm
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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 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.
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.
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: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Hotel Birger Jarl
Clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a small issue with our room, that was fixed right away. Breakfast was excellent and the selection was great. Local of the hotel is very convenient and near public transportation. Would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Staff in the reception were very welcoming and professional.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Great location, very hospitable staff, great amenities!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
At Six
Great room with views across the city
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Great staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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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 Swedish History Museum.
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.
