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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Haymarket by Scandic

Haymarket by Scandic

4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €127 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€127
14 Sept - 15 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! (3,113 reviews)
"Great location, room is beautifully designed and has nice layout! Such a nice hotel with very reasonable price. Love our stay and will come back again!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Haymarket by Scandic
Hotel C Stockholm

Hotel C Stockholm

3.5 out of 5
Vasaplan 4, Stockholm
The price is €128 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€128
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (4,175 reviews)
"La comida muy buena y la limpieza de cuarto tambien ademas de que puedes decidir que dias quieres que hagan limpieza y eso es muy bueno"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

4 out of 5
Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
The price is €71 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€71
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (2,821 reviews)
"Perfect property"

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Clarion Hotel Stockholm

Clarion Hotel Stockholm

4 out of 5
Ringvaegen 98, Stockholm
The price is €101 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€101
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (4,276 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was incredible! The staff were very friendly and the room was a decent size and clean. Conveniently located right near the metro."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Clarion Hotel Amaranten

Clarion Hotel Amaranten

4 out of 5
Kungsholmsgatan 31, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €130 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€130
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,723 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

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At Six

At Six

5 out of 5
Brunkebergstorg 6, Stockholm, Stockholms Laen
The price is €215 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€215
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,683 reviews)
"Excellent location, excellent service and very nice and clean and luxurious."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

At Six
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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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