Short stay

OLD TOWN is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe and one of Stockholm’s main attractions; this was where the city was founded in 1252. The entire Old Town and the nearby island of Riddarholmen are like a living pedestrian-friendly museum full of sights, restaurants, cafes, bars, and places to shop. Even today, cellar vaults and frescoes from the Middle Ages can be found behind the visible facades, and on snowy winter days, the district feels like something taken from a storybook…

SÖDERMALM, in the block south of Folkungagatan, there are a large number of interesting, trendy, and creative shops for fashion, design, interior design, jewelry, curios, vintage and second hand, modern antiques, books and magazines, records, and more. Several contemporary fashion brands have their own stores in the area. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes, and galleries. The mood is laid back, albeit very conscious. During the summer, Nytorget is a stage to see and be seen.

ÖSTERMALM is a contrasting district. On the one hand, it is a high-class residential area; on the other hand, most nightclubs in the whole of Stockholm gathered around Stureplan. Bibliotekstan is Stockholm’s most luxurious shopping area with exclusive Scandinavian and international brands. A visit to Östermalmshallen is an experience for all the senses, where everything is in the way of food – colorful fruit stands, dripping meat counters, and seafood in abundance. Take a walk along Strandvägen, which impresses with beautiful buildings and sparkling water views.

DJURGÅRDEN is sometimes called the museum island, and rightly so. Many of Stockholm’s most popular museums and sights are located in this green district. Djurgården is part of the National City Park and has large areas of forest and open meadows. Regardless of the season, a walk along the Djurgårdsbrunn canal is a wonderful experience. There are a few cafés and restaurants along the road, and at Djurgårdsbron’s bridge pier is a visitor center with tourist information and canoes and bicycles for rent.

VASASTAN: is a homely neighborhood with small unique vintage shops, clothing stores, and cafes. There are many smaller restaurants in the area, especially around Odenplan and St. Eriksplan. Rörstrandsgatan, with its small shops and cafés, is a hot tip for those who want to observe people’s lives. If you are at least interested in architecture, a visit to the City Library with its rotunda, designed by Gunnar Asplund, is recommended. Vasaparken attracts picnicking sun worshipers in the summer and skaters in the winter. The park is also home to Sven-Harry’s Art Museum, one of the newest additions to Stockholm’s art offerings.

NORRMALM: City and Norrmalm are the areas for affordable shopping, especially for the young trendy audience. There are many clothing chains and large department stores on Drottninggatan and in the area between Sergels Torg and Kungsträdgården. Kungsträdgården is also a perfect place to eat ice cream and observe people’s lives. Also, do not miss the newly renovated market hall Hötorgshallen.

KUNGSHOLMEN: is primarily a residential island, where you’ll have a great opportunity to mix with the locals. Lots of lively restaurants, bars, and cafés are found here, especially along Hantverkargatan and Fleminggatan. Kungsholmen is home to the most prominent building of the Stockholm skyline, the City Hall. If you get the chance, don’t miss climbing the tower to be amazed by the incredible view. The walk along the tree-lined quay on Norrmälarstrand offers unparalleled views of Södermalm and boats sailing on the lake. If you continue past the City Hall, you can actually stroll around the whole island along the water. It’s a popular track for locals and is often either finished or started with a brunch in one of the many cafés in the area. There are a couple of nice places to go for a swim on the island during summer, for instance, in the big green area of Rålambshovsparken. For a truly exotic experience, we recommend a swim from the rocks of Fredhällsbadet.