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.
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.
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.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Archipelago Guided Tour on Historic Ship with Fika
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Great location though rooms badly in need of updating no USB sockets"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"Great stay...clean and comfortable room with good facilities..Great breakfast catering for all tastes"
Reviewed on 1 June 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 June 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
"A simple and cheaper option to the local high end hotels. Rooms are small but clean and functional. Good bar. Excellently located within one minute's walk of the central railway station."
Reviewed on 3 June 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 June 2026
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Our guide on 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.
