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 acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Maria
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Great room on the top floor. Polite, friendly and helpful staff. Great location
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Rival
The hotel was excellent! The staff was very helpful and went out of the way to assist. The room was excellent, An overall A+
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Hornsgatan
Convenient location, staff was very nice. Small bathrooms, but functional and clean. The two room unit was perfect for the 4 of us.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Perfect place from which to explore Stockholm. Close to metro which is clean and easy to use . Loads of dining options in the area and we ate dinner in the hotel one night which was lovely and reasonably priced. Hotel was clean and modern and staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast included ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
At Six
Room was very spacious and clean, staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
very clean room and love the little gifts inside and all the information it makes a difference, right in the centre of stockholm it was fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maria
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
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.
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.
