Stockholm travel guide
Stockholm Tourism | Stockholm Guide
You're Going to Love Stockholm
With 1,25 million inhabitants, Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stockholm has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Stockholm
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
When to visit Stockholm
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stockholm in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Stockholm, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Stockholm
Plane
There are 4 airports serving Stockholm. Stockholm Bromma (BMA) is the closest to the city center (7 km). Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located 36 km from downtown Stockholm, while Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo (VST) is 86 km from the center. The shortest flight to Stockholm from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.
Train
Arlanda Express is the most popular train carrier serving Stockholm, followed by AccesRail. Located 0.2 km from the city center, Stockholm Central is the busiest station in Stockholm. Another popular train station is Stockholm Liljeholmen, located 3 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Stockholm is to pick up a car rental from Arlanda, which is about 36 km from Stockholm. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Arlanda.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stockholm, including FlixBus, Vy and Flygbussarna. From Jönköping, the bus ride to Stockholm takes 402 km and will cost you around $45. From Karlstad, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Stockholm St Eriksplan Torsgatan, located 1.6 km from downtown Stockholm. Stockholm S:t Eriksplan is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Stockholm
Where to stay in Stockholm
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hôtel Stockholm to great affordable options like the Rex Hotel, Stockholm offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bema and Birka Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stockholm, with prices from $40 to $406 per night. Södermalm is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stockholm are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Södermalm - In Stockholm’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Sven Vintappare, Best Western Plus Park City Hammarby Sjostad and Lady Hamilton Hotel.
Gamla Stan - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Victory Hotel, Castle House Inn and Lord Nelson Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Gamla Stan is $61.
Bromma - Brommavik Hotel, Ulfsunda Slott and Best Western Plus Sthlm Bromma have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Bromma will cost you about $63 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stockholm
Most booked hotels in Stockholm
Renting a car in Stockholm
Renting a car in Stockholm costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Stockholm is the Sixt branch at Beta car park, Vingvägen 4, which is 35 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Stockholm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Stockholm is Compact (Lexus UX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.