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.
When to visit Stockholm
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stockholm in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 72 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Stockholm, with an average rainfall of 26 mm.
How to Get to Stockholm
Plane
There are 4 airports serving Stockholm. Stockholm Bromma (BMA) is the closest to the city centre (7 km). Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located 36 km from city centre of Stockholm, while Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo (VST) is 86 km from the centre. The shortest flight to Stockholm from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 32h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stockholm, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Stockholm to Söderhamn takes 2h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mora, expect to pay about $86 for a 3h 32m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Stockholm Central is the busiest station in Stockholm. Another popular train station is Stockholm Liljeholmen, located 3 km from the centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Stockholm using FlixBus or Vy Bus. From Norrköping, the bus ride to Stockholm takes 193 km and will cost you around $51. From Örebro, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Stockholm St Eriksplan Torsgatan, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Stockholm. Stockholm S:t Eriksplan is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.
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 $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $442 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bema and Castle House Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stockholm, with prices from $59 to $613 per night. Södermalm is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stockholm are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Bromma - In Stockholm’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Brommavik Hotel, Ulfsunda Slott and Best Western Plus Sthlm Bromma.
Norrmalm - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Rex Hotel, Grand Hôtel Stockholm and Lilla Rådmannen. The average nightly price for a double room in Norrmalm is $51.
Södermalm - Victory Hotel, Best Western Plus Park City Hammarby Sjostad and Lady Hamilton Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Södermalm will cost you about $76 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stockholm
Most booked hotels in Stockholm
Hiring a car in Stockholm
Hiring a car in Stockholm costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Avis, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Stockholm is the Sixt branch at Beta car park, Vingvägen 4, which is 35 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.63 per litre in Stockholm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.53 and $42.04. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stockholm, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.