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.
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
With a zoo and an aquarium that are home to nearly 300 species of animals, this museum is a great place to witness Sweden’s rural customs and is 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 Palace
Wander through grand halls to discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.
Activities
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
From Stockholm Uppsala Half Day Swedish Oxford and Cathedral Tour
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Excellent hotel. Will visit again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
One of the actually decent hotels in Stockholm! The 20s-but-weird decor is out of a David Lynch movie and somehow makes for a good night’s sleep
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
Good location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Amazing stay, everything you need in an amazing location, great hotel, with great standards
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Great hotel
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
The room was very clean and staff were so welcoming and kind. The breakfast was exceptional.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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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 Stockholm Toy Museum 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
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Soderhallarna or Medborgarplatsen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
