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 Museum of Medieval Stockholm, 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 Swedish History Museum.
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 Stockholm Public Library.
Hammarby Sjöstad
The museums and cafes make Hammarby Sjöstad worth a stop. Make a stop by Hammarbybacken Ski Area, and jump on the metro at Sickla Udde Tram Stop to get around the area.
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Beautiful room. Great breakfast. Nice spa and sauna. Staff were helpful when we arrived late.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Room was clean. Shower could be better designed so water doesn’t get splashed everywhere. Free breakfast buffet was great.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Biz Apartment Gärdet
Overall is good.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Very nice place to stay in Stockholm. This is a very nicely converted warehouse with decently suzed and well equipped rooms. The interior is very stylish. There are great restaurants and bars, as well as supermarkets in the area. I saw trams and buses nearby but we didn't use them as uber costs between ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Biz Apartment Bromma
Clean , spacious room with wonderful staff , easy access to metro and supermarket
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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 fascinating museums.
Branas Ski Resort
Ski and snowboard in winter. Return in summer to bike, hike and go rafting at this resort set amid the scenic landscapes of Sweden’s Värmland province.
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.
Kungsberget Ski Resort
Beginners and families enjoy snow sports at this friendly ski resort in winter. Summer months offer opportunities to bike, hike and spot wildlife.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl with Shots + VIP Club Access
Stockholm: Entry Ticket to Junibacken Children's Museum
