Essentials
Coop Nära Hjorthagen
17 ArtemisgatanClosest grocery store
Small grocery shop in the metro stop Östermalmstorg, perfect for picking up groceries on the way home
8 locals recommend
T-Jarlen AB
6 Grev TuregatanSmall grocery shop in the metro stop Östermalmstorg, perfect for picking up groceries on the way home
Food Scene
Great BBQ restaurant that serves different meats smoked or grilled over different kinds of wood (it really does affect the flavour!)
The interior design of this restaurant is an experience
71 locals recommend
Grill
89 DrottninggatanGreat BBQ restaurant that serves different meats smoked or grilled over different kinds of wood (it really does affect the flavour!)
The interior design of this restaurant is an experience
One of the trendiest restaurants in the city, really nice atmosphere, achingly delicious foods and cocktails. And great service. Call to make reservations on weekends to ensure that you get a table!
122 locals recommend
Tjoget
24 HornsbruksgatanOne of the trendiest restaurants in the city, really nice atmosphere, achingly delicious foods and cocktails. And great service. Call to make reservations on weekends to ensure that you get a table!
Spartan bar/restaurant in an old jail. Really nice cocktails and good wine selection!
137 locals recommend
Häktet
82 HornsgatanSpartan bar/restaurant in an old jail. Really nice cocktails and good wine selection!
One of the absolutely most trendy and overcrowded hipster coffee shops in Stockholm. Delicious coffee and sandwiches
100 locals recommend
Drop Coffee
10 Wollmar YxkullsgatanOne of the absolutely most trendy and overcrowded hipster coffee shops in Stockholm. Delicious coffee and sandwiches
If you fancy a Swedish "fika" (i.e. coffee and a sweet treat) the Vete-Katten bakery is THE place to go. Hands down the best pastries in town
87 locals recommend
Vete-Katten
55 KungsgatanIf you fancy a Swedish "fika" (i.e. coffee and a sweet treat) the Vete-Katten bakery is THE place to go. Hands down the best pastries in town
Lovely place for having a coffee in the sun, or grabbing a coffee on your way to enjoy the Stockholm view from Djurgårdsfärjan (the Djurgården ferry)
Albert & Jack's AB
24 SkeppsbronLovely place for having a coffee in the sun, or grabbing a coffee on your way to enjoy the Stockholm view from Djurgårdsfärjan (the Djurgården ferry)
At the heart of Djurgården you'll find the gem that is Rosendals trädgård. All organic restaurant and café, flower shop, and gardens to walk around. The perfect place to rest your feet for a bit
203 locals recommend
Rosendals Trädgård
38 RosendalsvägenAt the heart of Djurgården you'll find the gem that is Rosendals trädgård. All organic restaurant and café, flower shop, and gardens to walk around. The perfect place to rest your feet for a bit
This is THE best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Stockholm. Herman's offers reasonable prices, delicious food (which varies according to what's in season) and a lovely view of the city from the garden
208 locals recommend
Hermans
23B FjällgatanThis is THE best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Stockholm. Herman's offers reasonable prices, delicious food (which varies according to what's in season) and a lovely view of the city from the garden
The best lunch place in town is lovely little café Mariaberget, which offers lovely home made food that tastes just like mum's. Note however that it's closed on Mondays.
23 locals recommend
Café Mariaberget
19 BastugatanThe best lunch place in town is lovely little café Mariaberget, which offers lovely home made food that tastes just like mum's. Note however that it's closed on Mondays.
Lovely café/lunch place in the heart of the city. Perfect place to take a break from shopping with some of the best coffee in town
16 locals recommend
Kafé Esaias AB
102 DrottninggatanLovely café/lunch place in the heart of the city. Perfect place to take a break from shopping with some of the best coffee in town
Drinks & Nightlife
Vampire Lounge is a cocktail bar that specializes in ice cream cocktails… yum! Gothic interior design meets cheesy halloween decorations in this funky bar
9 locals recommend
Östgötakällaren
41 ÖstgötagatanVampire Lounge is a cocktail bar that specializes in ice cream cocktails… yum! Gothic interior design meets cheesy halloween decorations in this funky bar
Overall a great bar -a safe bet if you just want to go out for a few drinks. Marie Laveau also serves a decent brunch!
165 locals recommend
Marie Laveau
66b HornsgatanOverall a great bar -a safe bet if you just want to go out for a few drinks. Marie Laveau also serves a decent brunch!
Arts & Culture
An amusement park that's over 100 years old. You can enjoy both old and new rides, as well as concerts in the summertime (Lady Gaga performed there) and a lovely christmas market in the wintertime.
410 locals recommend
Grona Lund Amusement Park
9 Lilla Allmänna GrändAn amusement park that's over 100 years old. You can enjoy both old and new rides, as well as concerts in the summertime (Lady Gaga performed there) and a lovely christmas market in the wintertime.
Stockholm's mordern art museum. A must see! In the same building you'll find the Architecture and Design museums. You can get a combined ticket for all museums
442 locals recommend
Moderna Museet
4 ExercisplanStockholm's mordern art museum. A must see! In the same building you'll find the Architecture and Design museums. You can get a combined ticket for all museums
The Nordic museum tells the history and traditions of Scandinavia through its extremely fascinating exhibitions.
93 locals recommend
Nordic Museum
6-16 DjurgårdsvägenThe Nordic museum tells the history and traditions of Scandinavia through its extremely fascinating exhibitions.
The photography museum is beautifully located, and always has very interesting exhibitions with both Swedish and international photographers.
815 locals recommend
Fotografiska
22 StadsgårdshamnenThe photography museum is beautifully located, and always has very interesting exhibitions with both Swedish and international photographers.
Everything Else
A huge park in the heart of Stockholm. A place to get some fresh air, sun, and to just get away from the city for a bit without having to really leave the city. Great for a picnic and sports!
19 locals recommend
Ladugårdsgärdet
A huge park in the heart of Stockholm. A place to get some fresh air, sun, and to just get away from the city for a bit without having to really leave the city. Great for a picnic and sports!
Lovely little forest/park to go for a stroll, or running and biking if you're so inclined
14 locals recommend
Lill-Jansskogen
Lovely little forest/park to go for a stroll, or running and biking if you're so inclined
The old gas plant offers some very pretty brick buildings. They're currently being rebuilt into a culture and arts centre, with the old brick exterior kept intact
Gasverksvägen
The old gas plant offers some very pretty brick buildings. They're currently being rebuilt into a culture and arts centre, with the old brick exterior kept intact
Trädgården / Under bron is the go-to club for the local youth. Clubs in the weekends, bar during the week. Outdoors in the summertime.
19 locals recommend
Hammarby Slussväg 2
2 Hammarby SlussvägTrädgården / Under bron is the go-to club for the local youth. Clubs in the weekends, bar during the week. Outdoors in the summertime.
The best ice cream shop in town. Also has shops at Mariatorget and Drottninggatan
17 locals recommend
StikkiNikki Götgatan
46 GötgatanThe best ice cream shop in town. Also has shops at Mariatorget and Drottninggatan
Saker&Ting is the most fantastic vintage shop in Stockholm, located at the corner of Kommendörsgatan and Sturegatan, this tiny place is crammed with vintage clothes and accessories. Opening hours vary
Kommendörsgatan
Saker&Ting is the most fantastic vintage shop in Stockholm, located at the corner of Kommendörsgatan and Sturegatan, this tiny place is crammed with vintage clothes and accessories. Opening hours vary
The closest metro stop is Ropsten. The metro also has an exit by the Coop Nära grocery store, and another one by Hjorthagens idrottsplats.
24 locals recommend
Ropsten station
The closest metro stop is Ropsten. The metro also has an exit by the Coop Nära grocery store, and another one by Hjorthagens idrottsplats.
Entertainment & Activities
A small park with a playground, basketball court and small kids pool. There's also a café in the middle of the park.
10 locals recommend
Tessinparken station
A small park with a playground, basketball court and small kids pool. There's also a café in the middle of the park.
Sightseeing
In the basement of the Royal Castle there's a museum with both military and royal artifacts on display. Currently they have a Game Of Thrones exhibitions...
32 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury
3 SlottsbackenIn the basement of the Royal Castle there's a museum with both military and royal artifacts on display. Currently they have a Game Of Thrones exhibitions...
Open air museum and zoo, with Scandinavian and exotic animals. Great for kids!
458 locals recommend
Skansen
49-51 DjurgårdsslättenOpen air museum and zoo, with Scandinavian and exotic animals. Great for kids!