Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Stockholm
Visit Central Stockholm
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Central Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Rooms are fairly small but clean. Breakfast left a lot to be desired. Choice of a few different sandwiches, yogurt and juice. Elevator was not working properly and felt like it was going to fall apart. Location was good but will look for a different option next time."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"Good breakfast. Good location close to public transportation and hop on hop off bus station"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hobo Stockholm
"Hotel rear side faces large and very close up office building. To be avoided unless you’re an exhibitionist."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
At Six
"Great location, nice room and bathroom, excellent food! Only I found a bit too dark :) but after the third night I got used to it 😊"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"Would have eaten at Greta's but they were nearly out of food. Apart from that, great location , clean too. As my travel companion had to leave early I asked to change to a double and got a nice city view."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
"Hotel C was very nice and its location was perfect near Central station. Breakfast buffet was excellent with lots of choices. Overall the hotel was clean and well maintained. WiFi was problematic; often got disconnected. Bathroom sink need to be replaced. Overall a great hotel."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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 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.
