Central Sweden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Sweden
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.
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 Rorstrandsgatan.
Katarina-Sofia
While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Great hotel, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Paid a bit extra for the king bed and had a corner suite overlooking the airport. Breakfast was delicious. Only complaint in comparison to the clarion is that it is NOT connected to the airport so you have to walk a bit further thru the Skycity and across ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
What a find! Staff was very friendly, good location. A couple minute walk to the subway or 20-25 minutes to many of the main attractions. Tons of great restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Biz Apartment Gärdet
It's an OK option. Only about 20 minutes by public transport from the central part, in a quiet residential area. Our room was spacious, bed linen clean. The window was small and overlooking other parts of the building and a boring roof. Unfortunately, air-conditioning was stuck on 22 degrees, which ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
At Old Town Aparthotel
The room was extremely cold and connecting both space heaters would knock out the power. When we called asked for them to send an electrician they didn’t send anybody over and we just continued to be extremely cold throughout our stay which wasn’t ideal at 9 degrees Fahrenheit. The room was really ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Room was spacious and clean. Staff were great and check in was fuss free. Location was also at a spot that is well connected to other parts of the city via public transportation.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Branas Ski Resort
Ski and snowboard in winter. Return in summer to bike, hike and go rafting at this resort set amid the scenic landscapes of Sweden’s Värmland province.
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.
Skansen
Leave modern Stockholm behind while observing old Nordic traditions brought to life at one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
