Central Sweden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stockholm featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bay or harbour
Stockholm which includes tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Stockholm featuring central business district and modern architecture as well as a small group of people
Mosebacke Square featuring street scenes
Tivoli Grona Lund showing rides as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Central Sweden

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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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Norrmalm

4.5/5(449 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Norrmalm
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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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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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Vasastan

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

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 Gustav Vasa Church.

Vasastan
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Liseberg

Liseberg is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Centre and Globen Shopping Mall while you're in town.

Liseberg
Hotel C Stockholm

Hotel C Stockholm

3.5 out of 5
Vasaplan 4, Stockholm
The price is ₹10,213 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,213
₹11,439 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (4,098 reviews)
"Covenient place to stay near to train station. Quiet and feels very safe. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel C Stockholm
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal

Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal

3.5 out of 5
Tornvägen 19A, Arlanda, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,787 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹8,787
₹9,841 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Arlanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,606 reviews)
Very comfortable and easy
"This hotel is walkable from Arlanda. My flight boarded at 6, and they had breakfast available starting at 3am!! (:"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Haymarket by Scandic

Haymarket by Scandic

4 out of 5
Hötorget 13-15, Stockholm
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,414 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹10,414
₹11,663 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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
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Biz Apartment Bromma

Biz Apartment Bromma

3.5 out of 5
Köpsvängen 18, Bromma, Stockholm
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bromma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and clean. It is hard to find the parking but it has one. The breakfast is a package that you took from the reception each morning."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Biz Apartment Bromma
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad

ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad

3 out of 5
Hammarby Fabriksväg 93, Stockholm
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Stockholm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,165 reviews)
Modest adequate accomodation
"Close to light trail rapid transit stations, Globe arena, walking distance to grocery stores.The downsides? towels only changed once a week, garbage removal once a week,"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel

Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
13 Heliosgatan, Stockholm, Stockholms län
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Stockholm. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location, friendly helpful staff"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Tivoli Grona Lund showing rides

Gröna Lund

4/5(27 reviews)

See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.

Gröna Lund
Avicii Arena

Avicii Arena

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

Avicii Arena
ABBA The Museum

ABBA The Museum

4.5/5(130 reviews)

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.

ABBA The Museum
Skansen

Skansen

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

Skansen
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal

Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal

4/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Stockholm Viking Terminal

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.

Stockholm Viking Terminal

Cities near Central Sweden

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