Central Sweden
Travel Guide
Visit Central Sweden
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 Nordiska Kompaniet, 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.
Katarina-Sofia
While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
New building, clear room and friendly staff. Nice bed.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Great location, buzzy bar, great staff, everything clean, comfortable bed, very small shower but, the room was so tiny it was ridiculous, we had to take turns walking around it!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Biz Apartment Gärdet
It's an OK option. Only about 20 minutes by public transport from the central part, in a quiet residential area. Our room was spacious, bed linen clean. The window was small and overlooking other parts of the building and a boring roof. Unfortunately, air-conditioning was stuck on 22 degrees, which ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Biz Apartment Hammarby Sjostad
Staff were helpful, room clean and comfortable, location great!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Biz Apartment Bromma
Great facilities. Easy access to public transport. Super clean. Supermarket opposite, so easy to get necessary groceries. Looks exactly like the picture. A couple of odd things, 1) none of the windows can be opened, not even a few centimeters to let in fresh air. 2) the temperature is controlled ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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
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 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.
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
