Central Sweden
Travel Guide
Visit Central Sweden
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
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
Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.
Östermalm
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Östermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Royal Dramatic Theater is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Styrmansgatan Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Vasastan
Vasastan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Odenplan Square and Stockholm Public Library while in the 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
Clean room, fabulous decor. The food ordering and collection through the app was great. Very good breakfast and easy to walk to all terminals. A great value stay!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel Birger Jarl
Great stay
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
First time staying here and will definitely use again if we're in Stockholm again. Staff were fantastic, the hotel is nice and quiet and the surrounding area is great.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Unity Hammarby Sjöstad - A Studio Hotel
Very nice place to stay in Stockholm. This is a very nicely converted warehouse with decently suzed and well equipped rooms. The interior is very stylish. There are great restaurants and bars, as well as supermarkets in the area. I saw trams and buses nearby but we didn't use them as uber costs between ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Biz Apartment Gärdet
Overall is good.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Biz Apartment Bromma
Clean , spacious room with wonderful staff , easy access to metro and supermarket
Reviewed on Dec 25, 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.
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.
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.
Stockholm Palace
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
Things to do
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: ABBA The Museum Entrance Ticket
From Stockholm: Uppsala and Sigtuna Viking Sites Tour
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
