Central Sweden
Travel Guide
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
Great hotel, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Paid a bit extra for the king bed and had a corner suite overlooking the airport. Breakfast was delicious. Only complaint in comparison to the clarion is that it is NOT connected to the airport so you have to walk a bit further thru the Skycity and across ...
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
What a find! Staff was very friendly, good location. A couple minute walk to the subway or 20-25 minutes to many of the main attractions. Tons of great restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Biz Apartment Gärdet
It's an OK option. Only about 20 minutes by public transport from the central part, in a quiet residential area. Our room was spacious, bed linen clean. The window was small and overlooking other parts of the building and a boring roof. Unfortunately, air-conditioning was stuck on 22 degrees, which ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
Nice room with great amenities in a really good location. Needs a bit better cleaning.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
At Old Town Aparthotel
The room was extremely cold and connecting both space heaters would knock out the power. When we called asked for them to send an electrician they didn’t send anybody over and we just continued to be extremely cold throughout our stay which wasn’t ideal at 9 degrees Fahrenheit. The room was really ...
Reviewed on Feb 15, 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.
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.
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.
Vasa Museum
Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
Things to do
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm: ABBA The Museum Entrance Ticket
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
