SoFo

Stockholm

Vitabergsparken Park featuring a house and heritage elements
Vitabergsparken Park showing heritage architecture
Vitabergsparken Park which includes heritage elements, wildflowers and a house
Vitabergsparken Park showing a small town or village
Sofia Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Scandinavian design has its home in this area of central Stockholm, which is filled with cool shops, museums and restaurants.

SoFo has become a pilgrimage site for the world’s trendsetters, who explore its laid-back streets in search of everything cool. With a name that mimics New York and London’s SoHo, this Stockholm neighborhood is heir to a tradition of hipster havens. Window-shop or browse available goods for inspiration to remake your home and wardrobe in the image of the Scandinavian-chic aesthetic visible everywhere.

Start an exploration of SoFo in Nytorget Square, its bustling heart, which comes alive with outdoor bars, especially on warm summer nights. Visit SoFo’s biggest landmark, the Katarina Kyrka. The church has experienced successive fires and rebuilding and has an incredibly peaceful graveyard and park. Get inspired to take some pictures on vacation and at home at the Centrum för Fotografi, which hosts six shows a year celebrating photography.

In summer, visit Vitabergsparken for people-watching and outfit inspiration. Come in winter for some of the city’s best sledding.

After sunset, join locals as they head into popular venues such as the Mosebacke, which has a theater as well as a club. For a wilder experience, take advantage of the midnight sun by partying all night at Lilla Baren, which hosts a DJ nightly.

SoFo is located on Södermalm Island just south of Gamla Stan, close to the center of Stockholm. Get here from Stockholm’s Central Station in about 10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by public transportation. Walk from Gamla Stan in about 30 minutes. Several tram and subway connections make it easy to travel to the neighborhood and explore the city.

Visit SoFo on the last Thursday of the month for the neighborhood’s beloved SoFo Nights, when shops stay open late and the whole area takes on an almost carnival-like atmosphere.


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Scandic Malmen

Scandic Malmen

4 out of 5
Götgatan 49-51, Stockholm
$92 nightly
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,909 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Scandic Malmen
Haymarket by Scandic

Haymarket by Scandic

4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
$133 nightly
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9/10 Wonderful! (3,167 reviews)
"Great hotel. Beautiful decor and clean. Perfect location."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Haymarket by Scandic
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

4 out of 5
Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Solna. Enjoy free breakfast, a health club, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,856 reviews)
"Next to a large mall Close by to transportation to Centrum Great breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

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Hotel C Stockholm

Hotel C Stockholm

3.5 out of 5
Vasaplan 4, Stockholm
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$134 nightly
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

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Hotel Birger Jarl

Hotel Birger Jarl

4 out of 5
Tulegatan 8, Stockholm
$87 nightly
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Clarion Hotel Sign

Clarion Hotel Sign

4 out of 5
Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm
$149 nightly
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,142 reviews)
"Very service minded staff"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around SoFo

Fotografiska featuring signage

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.

Katarina-Sofia
Monteliusvagen showing a sunset, a city and a bay or harbor

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.

Maria
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Södra Hammarbyhamnen

Travelers choose Södra Hammarbyhamnen for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Luma Tram Stop or Mårtensdal Tram Stop and check out top sights like Hammarbybacken Ski Area.

Södra Hammarbyhamnen
Skeppsholmen featuring a church or cathedral, a bay or harbor and heritage architecture

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.

Skeppsholmen
Spring in Stockholm

Hammarby Sjöstad

The museums and cafes make Hammarby Sjöstad worth a stop. Make a stop by Hammarbybacken Ski Area, and jump on the metro at Sickla Udde Tram Stop to get around the area.

Hammarby Sjöstad
Gamla Stan featuring landscape views, a bridge and a river or creek

Gamla Stan

5/5(181 area reviews)

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.

Gamla Stan


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