Skeppsholmen Travel Guide

Stockholm

Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen

Explore this tranquil island with a sophisticated mix of cultural experiences as well as stunning views of the city – right in the middle of the bustling capital.

Skeppsholmen is a small island located in the middle of Stockholm's city centre, a short walk from the buzzing Kungstradgarden and linked up the tiny island Blasieholmen. Skeppsholmen has everything that makes Stockholm so great within walking distance: water, beautiful scenery and excellent food around the corner, all sprinkled with a handful of museums well worth the visit.

Culture buffs will not want to miss the mind blowing installations at Moderna Museet, where the best of the modern and contemporary art scene is on display. Visitors will find works of art by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol and Judy Chicago in the museum's permanent collection.

Stop by Ostasiatiska Museet, dedicated to antiquities from the far East, where you'll get the chance admire stunning artefacts from China, Japan, Korea and India. Explore Bergrummet, a converted subterranean military complex that nowadays houses the museum's exhibitions on a permanent basis.

If you wish to spruce up your visit to Stockholm with a concert, check out what's playing at Skeppsholmskyrkan, a beautiful neoclassical church that today goes by the name of Eric Ericsonhallen in order to better reflect its use as a concert venue. This stunning music hall frequently hosts choirs as well as jazz, pop, soul and folk concerts. Inveterate theatre goers will want to check what's playing at Teater Galeasen, one of the capital's most innovative and ground breaking theatres.

However, Skeppsholmen's main attraction is the island itself enjoy a quiet walk surrounded by green areas and water while enjoying a different vantage point of the sprawling capital. Explore the historic ships mooring in the island's marina: the full-rigged ship af Chapman is anchored here, as well as the French river barge Vive la Vie head over to Kastellholmen and admire its magnificent brig, Tre Kronor.

If you're flying to Stockholm, you'll most likely touch down at Arlanda Airport, although the local Bromma Airport is closer to the city. Some low-cost airlines operate out of Skavsta Airport, located around 100 km from the city centre, a good hour and 15 minutes transfer by shuttle. You can walk or ride a bike to Skeppsholmen from more or less any area in central Stockholm. There are plenty of public transport options if you're looking to make your way to Skeppsholmen from the city's suburbs. Skeppsholmen is a great place to visit all year round, and there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and bars within walking distance, as well as popular attractions for the entire family!


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Skeppsholmen

Hotel C Stockholm

Hotel C Stockholm

3.5 out of 5
Vasaplan 4, Stockholm
The price is ₹10,193 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,193
₹11,416 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,116 reviews)
20 hours in Stockholm
"Flew on to Arlanda one morning and flew out the next day. The hotel is only steps away from the Arlanda Express (and the main train station). I was able to check in early to my room and receive a packaged breakfast for my early departure the next day. The room was small but great, and the bed was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel C Stockholm
Haymarket by Scandic

Haymarket by Scandic

4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
The price is ₹10,117 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹10,117
₹11,332 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (3,003 reviews)
Scandic Haymarket for tourists
"The location was great- very central. Desk staff were very helpful. Air conditioning in our room was so-so!! Asked for Kleenex but never got any. Would be better to have face cloths to use for your face or to shower as using the hand towels to do that was awkward. Would have been nice to know that ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Haymarket by Scandic
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena

4 out of 5
Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
The price is ₹6,348 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹6,348
₹7,110 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,786 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
Clarion Hotel Sign

Clarion Hotel Sign

4 out of 5
Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm
The price is ₹11,215 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹11,215
₹12,560 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,072 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this hotel! We lucked out with a top floor (10th) room with beautiful views over the park. Room was spacious and clean, and the AC worked really well. The lobby can get a bit hectic at check-in times, but they have a self check-in which helped. Gym was excellent but you do have ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Clarion Hotel Sign
Hotel Birger Jarl

Hotel Birger Jarl

4 out of 5
Tulegatan 8, Stockholm
The price is ₹10,051 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,051
₹11,257 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,714 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. Location of hotel was perfect. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city however great transport links to and fro."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel Birger Jarl
Clarion Hotel Stockholm

Clarion Hotel Stockholm

4 out of 5
Ringvaegen 98, Stockholm
The price is ₹8,566 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹8,566
₹9,594 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Stockholm. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,217 reviews)
"Very good location"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Clarion Hotel Stockholm
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Other neighbourhoods around Skeppsholmen

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Gamla Stan

5/5(76 area reviews)

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.

Gamla Stan
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Central Stockholm

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Gustav Adolf Square and Royal Swedish Opera, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Central Stockholm
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Östermalm

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

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.

Östermalm
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Katarina-Sofia

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

Katarina-Sofia
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SoFo

Visitors often come to SoFo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Göta Lejon and Medborgarplatsen. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.

SoFo
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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.

Maria

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