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.
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.
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.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
We have stayed here several times and it is always excellent. Perfect location and very good service. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
We had great time there. Wonderful, delicious dinner, good breakfast. I would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Haymarket by Scandic
Beautiful art deco hotel in super location. Lovely bar and ambiance. Fantastic breakfast, but could do with more staff clearing tables during busy periods! I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Amazing stay, this is the second time we’ve stayed here and would always choose to stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Shops were near by. Very good variety of shops. We didn't visit v the hotel bar but it looked well sticked
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel C Stockholm
Very easy to go from the airport to this hotel on the Arlanda Express. Great location!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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 Östermalm Market Hall.
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 Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
