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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Central Stockholm Hotel Deals
Hotel Birger Jarl
Very good hotel and easy access to the metro station.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
The hotel was great, stylish atmosphere, very clean and great location. Stayed in the Junior suite for a treat and it was amazing, very spacious and the bathroom was lovely
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
At Six
Clean place, nice gym
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Very nice staff!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel C Stockholm
Great
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Great stay! Staff were friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Smaller than we expected but we fit. One of the lights didn't work but otherwise it was good. I loved the peg wall of things you could borrow. The bed was comfy and the shower was great. The breakfast at Tag was incredible - like best food ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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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 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 Swedish History Museum.
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 Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
