Central Stockholm Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Leave modern Stockholm behind while observing old Nordic traditions brought to life at one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.
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
Visit the official residence of the Swedish royal family to see sumptuous architecture, decoration and art collected and appreciated since the 1700s.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Haymarket by Scandic
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Very pretty hotel, good central location. The breakfast was amazing and the staff were very kind. It was easy to store luggage prior to check in.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
The breakfast selection was fantastic and the location was great!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Great location - friendly staff - amazing breakfast !
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Clarion Hotel Sign
Excellent breakfast and spa. Nice family room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
At Six
It’s lovely hotel with an excellent restaurant attached, although the ventilation in the rooms could do with a thoroughly deep clean/blowout and check as we all came away with sore throats and colds as the amount of dust was noticeable whenever the various spotlights were on, so we tried to spend ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 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 Swedish History Museum.
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 Zinkensdamms IP or Soderhallarna, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
