Central Sweden Travel 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.
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.
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"I had a long layover at night and this hotel was a life saver. I didn’t even need to take a shuttle from my gate to the hotel. There’s self check in kiosks if you don’t feel like talking to anyone. The rooms are really nice and the food is really good too. Staff is really friendly and helpful as ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"The property is conveniently located by the train station, restaurants, and the Hop on and off bus tour."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
"Rooms were reasonably clean but very dated. Breakfast was not good."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Biz Apartment Bromma
"Everything was excellent. Public transport is right out the door and parking costed less than other places. Location a little out of the way but easy to get into Stockholm by public transport or car in 15 minutes."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
"I had an excellent experience , it was as expected- everything in the apartment, clean and nice , ,comfortable bed,quiet neighborhood,near to transport that takes you to city center. The only inconvenience was that the water from the shower wet the floor a lot . One of the elevators was out of function ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Forenom Aparthotel Arlanda
"The hotel room is very small, but it works fine for 1 to 2 people. If you are exhausted after a long day or have any mobility issues, getting up into the bed might be a little difficult. My biggest mistake was thinking I could walk from Terminal 5 to the hotel. It was honestly miserable. There were ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Popular places to visit
3Arena
Catch an event at 3Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
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.
Skansen
Leave modern Stockholm behind while observing old Nordic traditions brought to life at one of the oldest outdoor museums in the world.
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.
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.
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
