Central Stockholm
Stockholm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm: Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option
Stockholm: Entry Ticket to Junibacken Children's Museum
Magiska platser, en stadsvandring i Gamla stan!
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Convenient location and parking is good. Hotel is massive which makes breakfast a miserable battle sport.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Very clean. Great breakfast choices. Friendly staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
At Six
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Nice room, no windows, but that means no early light waking me up in hte summer. Loved the helpful items hanging on the wall that you could borrow
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
This hotel is very conveniently located right next to Stockholm Central Station. The room was spacious enough for our family of 2 adults and 1 baby. The staff everywhere in the hotel could not have been kinder or more helpful in assiting with our baby. Excellent breakfast and I'd also recommend the ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Haymarket by Scandic
Room was clean , hotel decor was amazing, only stayed a weekend so didn’t see much of the staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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 Swedish History Museum.
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 Soderhallarna, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
