Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Stockholm
Visit Central Stockholm
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.
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.
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 Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Great location though rooms badly in need of updating no USB sockets"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"Great stay...clean and comfortable room with good facilities..Great breakfast catering for all tastes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
At Six
"Nice hotel in the Middle of Stockholm. Modern and clean. Nice rooftop bar with views of the city and water."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
"Room cleanliness- 4/5 Staff -4/5 Bar - did not visit Shops nearby-3.5/5"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Sign
"Some room cones with a small bathtub which is difficult to stand to bath. Better to request fur no bath tub one"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"very nice staff and always accommodating my needs, special Neil, thanks Neil for all your help, from 209 to 211 week of May 13"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Central Stockholm
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
