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.
Parliament House
After visiting Parliament House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stockholm. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Top hotels in Gamla Stan
Castle House Inn
This is my 2nd stay with Castle House. This is a charming well-maintained Gamla Stan multi-floor establishment. It is clean, quiet, and right next to the quay. Easy access to the trains, trams, buses and cabs. This was a 6 night stay and I enjoyed every day!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The breakfast here is wonderfully stocked and very fresh. Our room as exceptionally clean and very comfortable. We had a great stay.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotell Skeppsbron
Very good location but a little noisy, nice staff, room fairly clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bob W Stockholm Gamla Stan
Amazing room. Perfect size for 2 people and amazing extras.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Gamla Stan, BW Signature Collection
I had a GREAT stay at this very nice hotel in the Old Town of Stockholm! The room was very clean, nicely decorated and all the staff were very nice and helpful. My room overlooked the water and I really enjoyed that view. I was also very impressed by the free breakfast in a very nice breakfast room. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Stockholm Central
Room was.great and clean. They have a free luggage which is really useful
Reviewed on 27 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 Gröna Lund and Royal Swedish Opera, 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 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.
