Central Stockholm Travel Guide
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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 have been choosing this hotel for years because it is smack dab in the middle of Stockholm and on top of the transit hub so when you arrive, there it is. The staff are super friendly and helpful. As a solo traveler the room is perfectly compact but comfy for it to be my base. I will definitely ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
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Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Rooms are dark. Not enough lights in the room. Great location, great breakfast. Will certainly come again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
Very nice
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Excellent stay. The hotel is super centric, next to the metro and the train station, so very convienient to arrive from the airport. We got the cozy room, which is small, but the bed was super confortable and the bathroom is big enough. The breakfast buffet is absolutely wonderfull, it has everything ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
TV Comcast was a bit fiddly that’s the only gripe really. Nice stay
Reviewed on 3 May 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 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 Strandvägen Ferry Terminal.
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.
