Central Stockholm
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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket

Shore Excursion: Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

Stockholm: ABBA The Museum Entrance Ticket

From Stockholm: Uppsala and Sigtuna Viking Sites Tour

Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour
Top hotels in Central Stockholm

Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
"Small room very basic. Great location in central Stockholm. Small continental breakfast. Room clean. TV got 3 channels. A basic place to sleep. Great for solo travelers."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hotel Birger Jarl
"The staff at the reception desk was very helpful and personable."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

At Six
"Well maintained. Great location. Happy stay"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hobo Hotel Stockholm
"Very well located for transport, shopping, restaurants & tourist attractions such as Royal Palace, Parliament, Opera House & old Town. Extremely helpful & obliging staff & lovely breakfast"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Haymarket by Scandic
"Great location. Lots of shopping close by. It’s great to see what will be happening in the square each day. Flowers? Flea market?"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hotel C Stockholm
"Great location with transport links to all the places a tourist is likely to want to visit. Main railway station very close by. Reception good. Breakfast spread was very good but rather chaotic given numbers in the dining room. Things improved on day 2 and better still on day 3. Food and drinks available ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Stockholm

Gamla Stan
Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.

Norrmalm
Enjoy the popular shops in Norrmalm. Drottninggatan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop to see more of Stockholm.

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
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Östermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Royal Dramatic Theater is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.

Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
