Central Stockholm Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
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 Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: ABBA The Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Central Stockholm
Hotel C Stockholm
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Haymarket by Scandic
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Clarion Hotel Sign
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Stockholm
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.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Visitors to Söder Mälarstrand enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Långholmen is worth a stop.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Gröna Lund
- ABBA The Museum
- Skansen
- Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
- Stockholm Viking Terminal
- Vasa Museum
- Stockholm Palace
- Odenplan Square
- Stockholm City Hall
- Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre
- Drottninggatan
- King's Garden
- Stockholm Olympic Stadium
- Stureplan
- Stockholm Frihamnen Terminal
- Royal Swedish Opera
- Sergels Square
- The Swedish Museum of Photography
- National Museum
- Maria Square
- Norrmalms Square
- Nobel Prize Museum
- Nordic Museum
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Hotels Near Central Stockholm, Stockholm
- Norrmalm Hotels
- Gamla Stan Hotels
- Östermalm Hotels
- Vasastan Hotels
- Maria Hotels
- Katarina-Sofia Hotels
- Hammarby Sjöstad Hotels
- Skeppsholmen Hotels
- SoFo Hotels
- Ladugårdsgärdet Hotels
- Liljeholmen Hotels
- Söder Mälarstrand Hotels
- Liljeholmen - Hägersten Hotels
- Stadshagen Hotels
- Fredhäll Hotels
- Albano Hotels