Akalla Travel Guide
Stockholm
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 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.
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 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.
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.
3Arena
Catch an event at 3Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
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 Highlights Boat Tour
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Top hotels in Akalla
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"Great place to stay at the airport. So convenient for an early morning flight. Self check in was quick snd easy. The early morning cold breakfast was much better than I expected. The rooms were quiet."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"The real pull to this property is its proximity to the Airport buses and train station. You can tell it's an old office building that they put beds in. The cleaning staff is always working hard but there is significant wear and tear to the rooms. I thought it was just fine for the one night that ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"Modern style room and amenities."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
"Property is well located."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"Honestly, this hotel looks luxury from the outside, which is not really a bad thing. Thankfully the price was not luxury. This hotel is perfectly located for exploring Stockholm, and being right next to the market was a bonus. My only complaint would be that some rooms, ours included, don't have ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"Shower door needs a mechanism to hold it in place"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akalla
Kista Science City
Discover Kista Science City, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Kista Science City include Kista Galleria and Kistamassan Exhibition and Events Centre, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kista T-Bana.
Stadshagen
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Stadshagen, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Stadshagen T-Bana.
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.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 Nordiska Kompaniet, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
