Looking for the best place to stay in Stockholm?
Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best areas to stay in Stockholm as well as the best accommodation.
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Here are our 3 favourite homes listed by price category:
🚨 Note : These hotels are among the most popular so don’t delay booking. Plus, they offer free cancellation, so don’t worry if you change your mind
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€ )Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
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Where to stay in Stockholm for the first time: Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan, literally ‘Old Town’ in Swedish, is Europe’s oldest and best-preserved medieval city centre.
Prepare to fall in love with its narrow, winding streets, each lined with colourful buildings housing cafés, bars and shops!
The main square, Stortorget, is one of the city’s most photographed spots, and hosts Christmas markets every winter.
Gamla Stan is also home to the Royal Palace, where you should see the changing of the guard at least once during your stay.
Admission to the palace is charged, but two of its museums, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Coin Cabinet, are free and offer a treasure trove of interesting exhibits!
Now for the bad news: accommodation, food and drink are never cheap in the Swedish capital, but Gamla Stan is the most expensive area; if you come in summer, you’ll have to contend with hordes of tourists.
If you’re ready to splash out or just want to be in the centre, Gamla Stan is a great place to stay in Stockholm.
Things to see and do in Gamla Stan :
– The Royal Palace
– Swedish Parliament
– (in winter) Christmas market on Stortorget square
– The Nobel Museum
– Get lost in the narrow cobbled streets
Here are our favourite hotels in Stockholm’s Old Town
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
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Where to stay in Stockholm with your family: Djurgården
Djurgården is the greenest of all Stockholm’s islands, and it is perfect for dreamy walks that will make you forget you’re in a capital!
It’s also home to Skansen, a living museum with old-fashioned shops and Scandinavian animals, as well as several other of the city’s best museums.
The ferry from Slussen will drop you off in front of Gröna Lund, an amusement park that offers live music (sometimes with big names) and dance parties throughout the summer.
Families and museum-goers are therefore invited to choose this part of Stockholm as their holiday destination, although the choice of accommodation is limited.
Nearby Skeppsholmen, a small island with more than its fair share of museums, offers a better choice of hotels and hostels, and you can easily catch the ferry from there to Djurgården.
Things to see and do in Djurgarden:
– Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum
– Gröna Lund amusement park
– Cycle around the island
– ABBA Museum
– Take a stroll through the avenues of the Royal Park.
Here are our favourite hotels in Djurgården
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
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Where to stay in Stockholm cheap: Vasastan
If you’re looking for a lively part of the city, then we suggest staying in Vasastan. This district stands out from the rest of Stockholm for its mix of German-style architecture that stretches along wide streets.
Vasastan is one of Stockholm’s northernmost districts. It has a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of green space.
That said, any traveller wanting to experience a more local side of Stockholm life will enjoy a stay in Vasastan.
Things to see and do in Vasastan:
– Book a table at Rolfs Kök for authentic Nordic cuisine
– Sven-Harry Art Museum
– The stunning architecture of the municipal library
– August Strindberg Museum
– Bonniers Konsthall
Our favourite hotels in Vasastan
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
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Where to stay in Stockholm? Norrmalm
Norrmalm is a modern business district bursting with vibrant city life. Commercial, contemporary and ideal we highly suggest for those who love to shop; it also offers plenty of sights to explore, including the avant-garde architecture of the Kristallvertikalaccent glass obelisk and the central landmarks of the Hötorget buildings.
Modern city life isn’t the only thing that counts in Norrmalm, which is also home to the Royal Opera House, St James’s Church and Sweden House.
Sleeping in this central Stockholm district is perfect for those who want to be in the heart of city life, and ideal for travellers who only have a few days to see what Stockholm has to offer.
Norrmalm’s central station and access to the T-Centralen metro make it quick and easy to visit Stockholm’s other districts.
Things to see and do in Norrmalm :
– The Royal Opera House
– Saint-Jacques Church
– The House of Sweden
– Kristallvertikalaccent, the glass obelisk
– Sitting at a café terrace in the Kungsträdgården park
Our favourite hotels in Norrmalm
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
Östermalm
If you want to spend time drinking and eating in Sweden’s capital, the sophisticated central district of Östermalm is the place for you!
Perfect for those visiting on business, there’s quick and easy access to transport to get around the rest of the city, and superb shopping with top global brands and boutiques around Stureplan Square.
Exclusive and elegant, this area of the city is synonymous with upmarket living. Chic nightclubs and lively bars serve expensive cocktails and decadent food to Stockholm’s late-night revellers.
For more traditional Swedish fare, take a trip to the Östermalmshallen food market and then head to one of the district’s many green spaces.
The Humlegården park is very attractive as it surrounds the Royal Library, and there are also many museums to explore along Strandvägen boulevard.
This is the area where property prices are quite high in Stockholm, so perhaps not the ideal area for travellers on a budget.
Things to see and do in Östermalm:
– Window-shopping around Stureplan square
– Stroll through the stalls at Östermalmshallen market
– Stroll around Humlegården
– Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
– Kaknästornet, the television tower.
Here are our favourite hotels in Östermalm
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
Södermalm
Another attractive island in the city is Södermalm, a fantastic place to stay in Stockholm if you want to explore a more creative and trendy side of the Swedish capital.
This open-minded district, a hotbed of LGBT culture, is located in the city centre and is so popular that it even has its own station on the metro’s red line!
This alternative district is awash with trendy cafés, independent clothing boutiques, lively bars and creative dining options.
This is where Stockholm’s Swedish aesthetic and creative imagination come to life in a vibrant artistic space, where cutting-edge culture and historic architecture combine beautifully!
Stay in Stockholm in one of the cute and colourful Swedish houses along the river, or in one of the many cosy flats along the tree-lined Tantolunden Park.
There are also youth hostels in Södermalm, often with innovative and fun designs.
Things to see and do in Södermalm:
– Walk through the doors of independent designer boutiques
– Stroll along the Strand
– Stockholm City Museum
– Fotografiska photography gallery
– tantoludnen Park
Here are our favourite hotels in Södermalm
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€) Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
Kungsholmen: Stockholm’s cheapest district
Often overlooked by visitors, the charming island of Kungsholmen is mainly residential: when it comes to tourism, it has little to boast other than the town hall, but it’s a good choice if your priority is a relaxing break, as the waterside walks are simply stunning!
In summer, it’s the ideal place to go kayaking or to visit the smedsuddsbadet and Fredhällsbadet. In the latter case, you may see experienced swimmers jumping off the rocks into the crystal-clear the crystal-clear waters of the lake below!
What’s more, if you choose this area as your base, you’ll generally enjoy better quality food, drink and accommodation at much more competitive prices than you’d find in the city centre!
So we suggest you stay in Kungsholmen if you’re travelling on a budget in Stockholm.
Things to see and do in Kungsholmen :
– (in summer) Kayak trip
– The town hall
– Swimming in Smedsuddsbadet and Fredhällsbadet
– Sip a cocktail at the Lemon Bar
– Stroll along the water’s edge
– Take advantage of low prices at local restaurants
Here are our favourite cheap hotels in Stockholm
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Stockholm.
(€) Generator Stockholm. Cheap hotel in Stockholm with stylish and modern design located 5 min from the main points of interest. Book here.
(€€ )Hotel With Urban Deli. Trendy hotel located in the heart of Stockholm, 1 km from the Old Town. Breakfast served on the rooftop. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ Downtown Camper by Scandic. Hotel with rooftop located in the travellers’ favourite area, 5 min from the train station and 100 m from the centre. The rooms are superb and the breakfast excellent. Book here.
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