Kista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Kista
Kista
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Visit a tech cluster that offers great shopping, entertainment and nightlife, only 15 minutes from Central Stockholm.

Welcome to Kista, a city within a city. In the 1980s the suburb north of Stockholm was referred to as the Silicon Valley of Sweden because of the many start-ups, tech hubs and entrepreneurial culture in the area. Today it is known for its huge shopping centre Kista Galleria, which attracts crowds from the rest of the city. The nearby library was voted "Public Library of the Year" and is well worth a visit.

In the shopping paradise you can choose between no less than 180 shops and restaurants, all under one roof. Enjoy a range of attractions, luxury boutiques, popular clothes shops and eateries. When you need a break, you can go to the cinema in the same shopping centre, or why not go bowling? Buy anything from clothes and accessories to books, electronic goods and homeware during your weekend trip to Kista.

If you want to explore the surrounding nature, but stay close to the sights of Central Stockholm, this might just be the place for you. There are plenty of green areas contrasting with the modern concrete and steel of Kista, most famously the nature reserves Igelbackens Naturreservat and Jarvafaltet. Kista is near Hagaparken, which is not just a gorgeous park, but also the home of Crown Princess Victoria and her family, who live in the palace Haga Slott.

Visit the giant venue Friends Arena if you want to see the world's greatest international acts, or attend exhibitions at Kistamassan. Friends Arena is ten minutes from Kista by car and from there you can walk to Kistamassan. They offer exciting and business events all year round. In the area there are plenty of lovely hotels in all price ranges.

During your holiday in Kista there are many attractions in the capital, for example the Old Town and Skansen Open Air Museum. Kista Galleria is a short underground journey from the city.

Book a trip to Kista and explore this exciting shopping centre. You will experience a welcome respite from everyday life, come rain or shine.

Where to stay in Kista

Kista which includes railway items

Kista Science City

Discover Kista Science City, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Kista Science City include Kista Galleria and Kistamassan Exhibition and Events Centre, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kista T-Bana.

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Akalla

Even though there aren't top sights in Akalla, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Kista Galleria. Jump on the metro at Akalla T-Bana to see more of the city.

Akalla
Haymarket by Scandic
Haymarket by Scandic
4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
The price is £88 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£88
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,921 reviews)
"Location is great and the staff was very nice. Food could be better"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Haymarket by Scandic
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
3.5 out of 5
Tornvägen 19A, Arlanda, Stockholm
The price is £85 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£85
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Arlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,474 reviews)
"Nice!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
4 out of 5
Tornvägen 2, Arlanda
The price is £101 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£101
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,891 reviews)
"Ideally located in Terminal after late flight to Stockholm Very easy to walk to with bags, excellently located for express train into Stockholm Centre the next day."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kista Stockholm Apartment
Kista Stockholm Apartment
3 out of 5
Kista, Stockholm County
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Strawberry Arena and Mall of Scandinavia ...
Kista Stockholm Apartment
Apartment in Kista, Stockholm
Apartment in Kista, Stockholm
3 out of 5
Kista, Stockholm County
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Strawberry Arena and Mall of Scandinavia are located nearby.
6.4/10 (12 reviews)
Not happy
"On arrival the shower arm was broken , Tv didn't work at all for the whole 15 days we spent there, we literally watched Tv on our phone..2kids no tv and they were so miserable. Bed the worst ever, old sheets and pillows were like nothing to compare so small and uncomfortable. Bed were so shaky and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2024

Apartment in Kista, Stockholm
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
3.5 out of 5
13 Heliosgatan, Stockholm, Stockholms län
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Stockholm. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (431 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location, friendly helpful staff"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kista

3.3
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5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
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2/5 - Disappointing

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only if you need to get there for work, it is not nice location for anything else

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