Central Stockholm
Stockholm
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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
Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
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.
Stockholm Palace
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
Vasa Museum
Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: ABBA The Museum Entrance Ticket
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Terrible! The hotel was looked when I came back to the hotel in the middle of the night so I was looked out for about 20 minutes before they let me in. Terrible! And my complain was ignored the day after when I checked out."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
"Property is well located."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
"Cleanliness of room -4/5 Staff - some 4/5 some 3/5 Breakfast -3/5 Bar - can’t comment cos I didn’t visit"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
"The breakfast was excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are tiny, but the daily maid service was very good."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
At Six
"Best hotel stay I’ve ever had"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel C Stockholm
"Excellent service, friendly staff. Breakfast was good. I went in a solo trip and it was perfect. Close to everything. I was afraid the bedroom was going to be bad as it didn’t have a window but you don’t feel uncomfortable at all. Will recommend."
Reviewed on 15 May 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 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 Stureplan.
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.
