Central Sweden
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Visit Central Sweden
Where to stay in Central Sweden

Central Stockholm
Stockholm City Centre, divided into Kungsholmen, Södermalm, Norrmalm, and Östermalm boroughs, offers a diverse urban experience in Sweden's capital. Explore each area for a unique vibe and attractions.

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.

Gamla Stan
Medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and North German-influenced architecture define this historic area, home to notable landmarks like Stockholm Palace and the Nobel Museum. Dine at Den gyldene freden, one of the world's oldest restaurants, and discover the tiny "Järnpojken" statue.

Östermalm
Central Stockholm's Östermalm boasts the country's highest housing prices and is home to attractions like the Royal Dramatic Theatre and Maritime Museum. Easily accessible via metro lines 13, 14, and suburban railway 27, 28, 29.

Vasastan
Central Stockholm's Vasastan district boasts major parks like Vasaparken and Observatorielunden, and stunning architecture, from Neo-Renaissance residential buildings to Art Nouveau structures in Birkastaden. Explore the calm Atlas Area, contrasting with its bustling surroundings, and enjoy the hilly Röda bergen area.

Katarina-Sofia
If you're spending time in Katarina-Sofia, check out sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon and hop on the metro to see more the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.

Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Food at dinner was well prepared. Pizza was excellent. Nice breakfast. Rooms are basic. Need to replace carpet in hallways. Fine for a quick overnight
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
Terrible! The hotel was looked when I came back to the hotel in the middle of the night so I was looked out for about 20 minutes before they let me in. Terrible! And my complain was ignored the day after when I checked out.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
No kettle or coffee machine in room Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Biz Apartment Bromma
Great facilities. Easy access to public transport. Super clean. Supermarket opposite, so easy to get necessary groceries. Looks exactly like the picture. A couple of odd things, 1) none of the windows can be opened, not even a few centimeters to let in fresh air. 2) the temperature is controlled ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
Excellent location close to public transit and a great bike store for multi day rentals (getting around Stockholm by bike highly recommended). Close to grocery stores, liquor store, cafes and fantastic cycle and walking routes into the centre. Cute local free ferry nearby as well. Kitchen well stocked ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Biz Apartment Gärdet
Very well located. Great for families!
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Popular places to visit

Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

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.

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.

3Arena
Catch an event at 3Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.
Things to do

Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket

Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride

Stockholm Archipelago Guided Tour on Historic Ship with Fika

Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

Stockholm: The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access
- Avicii Arena
- Strawberry Arena
- Gröna Lund
- ABBA The Museum
- Skansen
- Stockholm Viking Terminal
- 3Arena
- Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
- Mall of Scandinavia
- Stockholm Palace
- Dalhalla
- Vasa Museum
- Odenplan Square
- SkyCity
- Sandgrund Lars Lerin
- Uppsala University Hospital
- Drottningholm Palace
- Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Centre
- King's Garden
- Leksand Sommarland
- Gustavsvik
- Kokpunkten
- Orebro Castle
- Stockholm City Hall
- Grisslehamn Ferry Terminal
- Drottninggatan
- Solna Centrum Mall
- Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre
- Idre Fjäll
- Solvalla Loppis
- Njupeskärs Waterfall
- Stockholm Frihamnen Terminal




