Central Sweden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Central Sweden
Central Stockholm
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop 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.
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.
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 Swedish History Museum.
Vasastan
Vasastan is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Odenplan Square or Stockholm Public Library.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Medborgarplatsen or Soderhallarna, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Overall the hotel stay was really good. Our room had some minor issues... Shower door weather stripping falling off and slight mold. The sink plug didn’t work too well. The temperature control didn't seem to work...constant 73 deg temp.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
The Clarion staff helped in making arrangement for wheelchair assist for our flight. Very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Very clean. Great breakfast choices. Friendly staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Biz Apartment Gärdet
Clean room Breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Perfect! My favorite second home
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
Great area (10 mins walk to where the boat leaves to the city centre or 5 mins to the tram with lots of restaurants nearby). The room was clean and had everything you need. Recommended!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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 fascinating museums.
Branas Ski Resort
Ski and snowboard in winter. Return in summer to bike, hike and go rafting at this resort set amid the scenic landscapes of Sweden’s Värmland province.
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.
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.
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.
Kungsberget Ski Resort
Beginners and families enjoy snow sports at this friendly ski resort in winter. Summer months offer opportunities to bike, hike and spot wildlife.
