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 (4 miles). Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located 23 miles from downtown Stockholm, while Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo (VST) is 53 miles from the center. The shortest flight to Stockholm from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stockholm, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Stockholm to Sundsvall takes 3h 11m and costs around $118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Östersund, expect to pay about $69 for a 5h 03m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Stockholm Central is the busiest station in Stockholm. Another popular train station is Stockholm Liljeholmen, located 2 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Stockholm is to pick up a car rental from Arlanda, which is about 23 miles from Stockholm. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Arlanda.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Stockholm using FlixBus or Vy Bus. From Jönköping, the bus ride to Stockholm takes 260 miles and will cost you around $22. From Ljungby, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 340 miles. The most popular bus station is Stockholm St Eriksplan Torsgatan, located 1.0 mile from downtown Stockholm. Stockholm S:t Eriksplan is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile 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 $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 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 $39 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 21% 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 $64.
Östermalm - Ett Hem, Hotel Diplomat and Scandic Anglais have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Östermalm will cost you about $25 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 $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 22 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $6.55 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 $78.59 and $104.78. The most frequently booked car type in Stockholm is Intermediate (Skoda Kodiaq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Stockholm
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$18/day
Compact station wagon
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$19/day