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.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
Stortorget
Learn about the local history of Stockholm with a stop at Stortorget. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries 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.
Parliament House
After visiting Parliament House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stockholm. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Gamla Stan
Victory Hotel
This hotel looks like a museum! Beautiful collection! Our room was very romantic, and hotel located in the best area of Gamla Stan. The breakfast had a good variety and healthy juices made irg muscat, cardamom and ginger, very delicious. The breakfast room is located downstairs with no windows. It ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Castle House Inn
Very courteous desk staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Excellent staff and exceptional service Only complaints i have is limited Umbrellas.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Lady Hamilton Hotel
Clean room. Nice breakfasts. Helpful, attentive staff…esp Zara. My daughter and I thought she was so sweet and knowledgeable. Excellent location and interesting history.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
It was truly great and loved the service. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and polite. I would recommend this hotel to others when they visit Stockholm.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Svensk Form 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 Medborgarplatsen or Zinkensdamms IP, 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 Medborgarplatsen. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.
