Tourism
Tourism Office homepage – packed with ideas and suggestions
https://www.visitstockholm.com/
Stockholm is a wonderful city to visit by foot or bicycle. Both of the below suggestions are on Djurgården, which is an idyllic place to visit for a day or more:
Skansen – take the ferry from Slussen to Djurgården, see animals and historical Sweden. One can easily spend the better part of a day on this outdoor museum.
https://skansen.se/
Vasa Museum – fabulous museum dedicated to a royal navy sailing ship that sank on its maiden voyage in the 17th century.
https://www.vasamuseet.se/
Of course, Gamla Stan itself is full of corners to discover, as well as the Royal Palace and its Treasury.
Bicycle rental nearby
https://gamlastanscykel.squarespace.com/hyrcyklar
https://www.visitstockholm.com/
Stockholm is a wonderful city to visit by foot or bicycle. Both of the below suggestions are on Djurgården, which is an idyllic place to visit for a day or more:
Skansen – take the ferry from Slussen to Djurgården, see animals and historical Sweden. One can easily spend the better part of a day on this outdoor museum.
https://skansen.se/
Vasa Museum – fabulous museum dedicated to a royal navy sailing ship that sank on its maiden voyage in the 17th century.
https://www.vasamuseet.se/
Of course, Gamla Stan itself is full of corners to discover, as well as the Royal Palace and its Treasury.
Bicycle rental nearby
https://gamlastanscykel.squarespace.com/hyrcyklar
Restaurants
Österlånggatan 17 – located in the corner across our street. Classic Swedish dishes served in a trendy setting.
http://osterlanggatan17.se/
Den Gyllene Freden – traditional restaurant where many famous cultural figures from the 19th-20th centuries have had their meals. Up-market. About 200m away on Österlånggatan 51.
https://gyldenefreden.se/
Pastis – French bistro 50m away behind the statue of St George and the Dragon.
https://www.pastis.se/
Fåfängan – Stockholm’s pearl since 1770. Brunch spot with sea views a 30 minute walk away:
https://www.fafangan.se/
AIRA – very luxurious restaurant that must be booked in advance.
Meatballs for the People – restaurant on Södermalm. Want to try classic Swedish meatballs? This is a restaurant that offers meatballs in all forms.
http://www.meatball.se/
Le Mond – Södermalm & Kungsholmen. Very popular Café with fantastic breakfasts, coffee and lunches.
https://cykelcafe.se/
http://osterlanggatan17.se/
Den Gyllene Freden – traditional restaurant where many famous cultural figures from the 19th-20th centuries have had their meals. Up-market. About 200m away on Österlånggatan 51.
https://gyldenefreden.se/
Pastis – French bistro 50m away behind the statue of St George and the Dragon.
https://www.pastis.se/
Fåfängan – Stockholm’s pearl since 1770. Brunch spot with sea views a 30 minute walk away:
https://www.fafangan.se/
AIRA – very luxurious restaurant that must be booked in advance.
Meatballs for the People – restaurant on Södermalm. Want to try classic Swedish meatballs? This is a restaurant that offers meatballs in all forms.
http://www.meatball.se/
Le Mond – Södermalm & Kungsholmen. Very popular Café with fantastic breakfasts, coffee and lunches.
https://cykelcafe.se/
Pubs & Bars nearby
The Bishop’s Arms.
http://www.bishopsarms.com/Stockholm___Gamla_Stan
Wirströms – a classic Irish pub in the Old Town.
https://wirstromspub.se/
Stampen – famous jazz and rhythm bar in the Old Town.
https://www.stampen.se/
http://www.bishopsarms.com/Stockholm___Gamla_Stan
Wirströms – a classic Irish pub in the Old Town.
https://wirstromspub.se/
Stampen – famous jazz and rhythm bar in the Old Town.
https://www.stampen.se/
Shopping
Coop – closest food shop, about 250m away at Järntorget 80
NK – Large department store 500m away with many well-known brands
Mood – Modern, fairly new Galleria in the middle of the city
Östermalmshallen – traditional food hall with restaurants and the chance to shop for Swedish delicacies
SOFO – Södermalm’s hip neighbourhood with shopping, cafes, pubs, etc
NK – Large department store 500m away with many well-known brands
Mood – Modern, fairly new Galleria in the middle of the city
Östermalmshallen – traditional food hall with restaurants and the chance to shop for Swedish delicacies
SOFO – Södermalm’s hip neighbourhood with shopping, cafes, pubs, etc
Luggage storage
Stockholm’s Central Train Station
https://www.speed-services.se/forvaringsboxar/forvaringsboxar/117/stockholm-centralstation/
also houses the airport bus and the airport train
Radical Storage – locations nearby:
https://radicalstorage.com/luggage-storage/stockholm?s=Gamla%20stan
https://www.speed-services.se/forvaringsboxar/forvaringsboxar/117/stockholm-centralstation/
also houses the airport bus and the airport train
Radical Storage – locations nearby:
https://radicalstorage.com/luggage-storage/stockholm?s=Gamla%20stan
FAQ
When can I check-in?
From 15:00 or later, as it is self-check-in. Any earlier needs to be agreed in advance.
When do I need to leave?
By 11:00 on the departure date. We often have new guests arriving the same day and need time for cleaning and apartment making-up
What should I do with rubbish?
We would be grateful if you would take it to the bins, which are located behind steel doors to the left of the front door as you exit the building. Codes to open the bin room are in the folder in the apartment
From 15:00 or later, as it is self-check-in. Any earlier needs to be agreed in advance.
When do I need to leave?
By 11:00 on the departure date. We often have new guests arriving the same day and need time for cleaning and apartment making-up
What should I do with rubbish?
We would be grateful if you would take it to the bins, which are located behind steel doors to the left of the front door as you exit the building. Codes to open the bin room are in the folder in the apartment