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.
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
Victory Hotel
The room is incredibly cosy, bed mattress and pillows are very comfortable and everything is very clean. We always stay here when we visit Stockholm every year and it is always a very pleasant experience. Great location in the Old Town and the antiques marine decor feels very fitting.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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
Hotell Skeppsbron
Comfy bed. Amazing location in old town. Fairly good price for location & city.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
Next to mall. Next to train station. Next to stadium. Lots to do within walking distance.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
