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 Palace
Visit the official residence of the Swedish royal family to see sumptuous architecture, decoration and art collected and appreciated since the 1700s.
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.
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 Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Stockholm: Old Town Historical Walking Tour, small group
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl with Shots + VIP Club Access
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Hotel Birger Jarl
Great stay
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Breakfast had the best melon
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Service was great during breakfast. We had a server Ashik who was very prompt & helpful. Room had decent amenities, service & cleanliness was great.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
It was truly great and loved the service. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and polite. I would recommend this hotel to others when they visit Stockholm.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Friendly front desk staff, helpful too. House keeping staff were wonderful ever smiling. Kenyan house help from Kisumu was friendly:) Room and importantly the bathroom was clean nothing fancy -hotel took into account to add more lights after reading comments of not enough lights. Location made the ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
At Six
Large breakfast buffet great service and staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 Royal Dramatic Theater.
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.
