Gamla Stan Travel Guide
Stockholm
Visit Gamla Stan
Popular places to visit
Stockholm Palace
Find out about the history of Stockholm when you spend time at Stockholm Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Stockholm Cathedral
Find out about the history of Stockholm when you take a trip to Stockholm Cathedral. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Nobel Prize Museum
You can study the exhibits at Nobel Prize Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Stockholm. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Museum of Medieval Stockholm
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Medieval Stockholm, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Stockholm. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Stortorget
Learn about the local history of Stockholm with a stop at Stortorget. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
House of Nobility
Find out about the history of Stockholm when you take a trip to House of Nobility. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Gamla Stan
Castle House Inn
Room was very quirky with uneven floor and steps. Very quiet but no amenities.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The only concerning part was the hotel entrance. It's the very first thing before going up to the lobby where the front desk is. The entrance gave a wrong impression, it seemed that hotel was going to be less than what was expected. Everything else was great, clean rooms, super comfortable beds. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotell Skeppsbron
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Bob W Stockholm Gamla Stan
Breakfast is off site and only available for a hour and a half. The room was very clean but small. The location was really the selling point. Close to tourist sites, and charm of the old town. Shops and resturants super close. Near bus stops.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Thank you.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gamla Stan
Central Stockholm
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Modern Art and Stockholm Toy Museum while you're in town.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
Maria
While you're in Maria, take in top sights like Zinkensdamms IP or Soderhallarna, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mariatorget T-Bana or Zinkensdamm T-Bana.
SoFo
Visitors often come to SoFo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Göta Lejon and Vitabergsparken Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.
