Vasastan Travel Guide
Stockholm
Popular places to visit
Odenplan Square
You can learn about the history of Stockholm with a trip to Odenplan Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Stockholm Public Library
After visiting Stockholm Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stockholm. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
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.
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 Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
From Stockholm Uppsala Half Day Swedish Oxford and Cathedral Tour
Top hotels in Vasastan
Elite Palace Hotel & Spa
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Blique by Nobis, Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotel
Stayed in a room with no windows. Don’t try it because it’s awful. The corridor is very dark and dingy. Utilities in the ceiling. No desk in the room to work. No wardrobe. Black metal pipes. Felt like a prison cell.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Cool, eclectic hotel in the heart of downtown Stockholm! Friendly and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Lovely hotel great staff, fantastic breakfast!!!!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Great location, buzzy bar, great staff, everything clean, comfortable bed, very small shower but, the room was so tiny it was ridiculous, we had to take turns walking around it!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
The room is very elegant with a large round glass window that has fantastic view of the skyline and the city! The staff were very courteous !
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vasastan
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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 Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop 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.
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
