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.
Skansen
Leave modern Stockholm behind while observing old Nordic traditions brought to life at one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.
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.
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.
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s harbour was the resting site for a Swedish warship that capsized just after launch. Now history and artefacts reveal its story in great detail.
Stockholm Palace
Visit the official residence of the Swedish royal family to see sumptuous architecture, decoration and art collected and appreciated since the 1700s.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Convenient location and parking is good. Hotel is massive which makes breakfast a miserable battle sport.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Place is great but shower makes quite a bit of water all over the place
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
At Six
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Perfect
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Haymarket by Scandic
Room was clean , hotel decor was amazing, only stayed a weekend so didn’t see much of the staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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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 Swedish History Museum.
Söder Mälarstrand
Visitors to Söder Mälarstrand enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Långholmen is worth a stop.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Soderhallarna, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
