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 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.
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.
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.
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
Hôtel Reisen in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lovely boutique hotel in an excellent area/location of the old city. Hotel, including room, was exceptionally clean and had well appointed decor. Staff was super friendly and made me feel very welcome. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Victory Hotel
Nearby shops, near the metro, castle, and museums. Very nice staff and great ambience and breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotell Skeppsbron
Good location, does the trick
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Haymarket by Scandic
Great location, buzzy bar, great staff, everything clean, comfortable bed, very small shower but, the room was so tiny it was ridiculous, we had to take turns walking around it!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Lovely hotel, great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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.
