Skeppsholmen

Stockholm

Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen

Cross the golden-crowned bridge to this gem of an islet in the Swedish capital, best known for its cultural and historical attractions.

Skeppsholmen is a little urban island close to the Baltic Sea entrance to Stockholm. The tree-covered islet is dotted with some notable historical navy buildings and home to several museums and live performance venues.

Follow the walkway that takes you around the entire island and head inland once in a while to get a feel for Skeppsholmen’s history. Starting at the Skeppsholmen Bron (Bridge), turn left to admire the SS Orion, a historic steam-powered boat. Around the bend is another historical ship, the yellow-and-red M/S Falden.

To see even more boats, keep following the north shore until you arrive at the docks of Östra Brobänken. Or, if you are here for culture, venture inland straight away.

East-Asian art lovers will appreciate the Östasiatiska Muséet, housed in the historical Tyghuset. To enjoy a live performance instead, go see a show at the nearby Teater Galeasen or listen to a concert in the Eric Ericsonhallen. If you happen to be visiting in summer, don’t miss the Stockholm Jazz Festival held here each year.

If you are into modern art, browse the exhibits of the national Moderna Museet. After seeing some of Picasso’s colourful paintings, visit the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design in the adjacent Exercishuset (Drill House). The original building was used to train navy troops back in 1853, but it has since been redesigned.

The red-and-white Admiralty House on the hill hosted the Swedish Naval Service Defence Council as early as 1650, but got its current neo-renaissaance look after a restoration in 1846. The island’s Nautical Chart Department (Sjökarteverket) was also built in the 19th century. The Crown’s Commissariat Warehouse (Intendenturförrådet) on the island’s southside is the only heritage building on the island that wasn’t used by the navy.

A bridge on the southeast corner of Skeppsholmen takes you to the tiny islet of Kastellholmen which is, as its name suggests, home to a real castle.

To get back to the Gamla Stan and rest of the inner city, hop on the Djurgården ferry just to the north of Kastellholmen. You don’t have to leave so soon though: book a lavish room at the landmark Skeppsholmen Hotel or a basic cabin aboard the STF Stockholm/af Chapman.


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Top hotels in Skeppsholmen

Haymarket by Scandic

Haymarket by Scandic

4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
The price is €127 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€127
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,173 reviews)
"Great hotel. Beautiful decor and clean. Perfect location."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Haymarket by Scandic
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

4 out of 5
Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
The price is €69 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
€69
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Solna. Enjoy free breakfast, a health club, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,852 reviews)
"Next to a large mall Close by to transportation to Centrum Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
Hotel C Stockholm

Hotel C Stockholm

3.5 out of 5
Vasaplan 4, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €128 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€128
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,189 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"Very nice hotel. Worth the money. Great location."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel C Stockholm
Hotel Birger Jarl

Hotel Birger Jarl

4 out of 5
Tulegatan 8, Stockholm
The price is €92 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€92
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,806 reviews)
"Friendly, wonderful breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Birger Jarl
Clarion Hotel Sign

Clarion Hotel Sign

4 out of 5
Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm
The price is €154 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€154
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,170 reviews)
"Very clean and modern with good sized rooms and nice bathroom. Nice breakfast. One has to pay for the pool after first buying a 3 hour spa access pass. Unfortunate that one cannot simply use the pool."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

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Clarion Hotel Stockholm

Clarion Hotel Stockholm

4 out of 5
Ringvaegen 98, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €110 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€110
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,294 reviews)
"Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Stockholm
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Other neighbourhoods around Skeppsholmen

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Gamla Stan

5/5(76 area reviews)

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.

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Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Gustav Adolf Square and Royal Swedish Opera, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Östermalm

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

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.

Östermalm
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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.

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SoFo

Visitors often come to SoFo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Göta Lejon and Medborgarplatsen. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.

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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.

Maria

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