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 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.
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.
Vasa Museum
Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
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
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
I had one of the internal basic rooms, and it was very basic. However, it did pretty much everything I needed, in that it had a bed and a shower. But that was it.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
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Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Lovely hotel! Great location and clean/cozy room! Recommend
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
I loved my stay at this hotel from the moment I checked-in. Consistently friendly and welcoming staff in all capacities. Great property and breakfast. Location is ideal for exploring the various areas of Stockholm. Rooftop is a beautiful space to end one’s day with a great view and beverage. Highly ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
The breakfast buffet was amazing! Probably the nicest free breakfast in a hotel l have ever had. The room was tiny! It was about the size of my large walk in closet but I knew it was to be window less and small, but it was really small. The one comforter barely fit the both of us. But the bed was ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Aircondition should be more quietbor with option to definitely swoich off
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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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 Stockholm Toy Museum 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 Östermalm Market Hall.
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.
