StoCkholm
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11:15AM
Royal Palace
The Kings official residence and is open to the public. A worthwhile visit but best to come on the early side because it can take about 1.5-2 hours
1:30PM
Nobel Prize Museum
Very cool to see and right next to the Royal Palace. Only takes about an hour.
2:30PM
Gamla Stan
Walk through this super cool area and grab a waffle (they are everywhere). Take an iconic pic with the colorful houses.
3:30PM
ABBA Museum
Everyone loves this museum. It is an absolutely must do in Stockholm. Tickets for students are 230 SEK ($20). You take a ferry to get to the museum.
5:30PM
Head to hotel to relax
7:30PM
Meatballs For The People
It may be a bit overhyped BUT they have an enormous selection of meatballs, even vegan and it's kind of a must do!
9:30PM
Southside Pub
If you are here on a Thursday you might encounter their trivia night. You can also watch sports here or just grab a drink.
10:00AM
Karla Cafe
Great place for brunch or lunch. Lots to choose from and very cute.
11:00AM
Vasa Museum
Amazing museum! There is actually a preserved Viking ship inside the museum. A must do!
12:30PM
Nordic Museum
Very close to the Vasa Museum. See what life was like for the Vikings in the 1950's.
2:00PM
City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide
Great way to see the canals and tour the city. Reserve options below. Lasts about 2.5 hours.
4:30PM
Ingrid Cafe
If you are up for it head to the great cafe for their beloved apple cake. You will not be disappointed!
5:30PM
Head back to hotel to relax
7:30PM
Indian Street Food
Great Indian food! Go to the Drottninggatan location. If you aren't into Indian food check out our list for some great options.
Brunch & Lunch
Dinner
Dessert & Snacks
Brunch & Lunch
Stockholm Brunch Club
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All day breakfast and lunch. Get the avo toast with an egg on top, waffles or the acai bowl. The have insane shakes too!
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Greasy Spoon
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All day breakfast and brunch every day. Get the pancakes or the croissant benedicts.
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Nybrogatan 38
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Amazing for lunch or brunch! We recommend the shakshuka or the sweet potato fries
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Holy Greens
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BEST grab and go / quick lunch place! Similar to Sweetgreen where you can make your own bowl/plate and they have many locations all over
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Reggev Hummus
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Amazing lunch place! Lots of options on their menu but they have amazing pita, hummus, and Israeli salad
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Mahalo
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Phenomenal vegan restaurant that's good for brunch or lunch! The sweet potato fries are amazing and they have a wide variety of bowls and salads
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Butiken
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Shop/cafe located in the Hotel Diplomat. Get a delicious omelette! Lots of options for take away too.
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Cafe Saturnus
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Cute cafe with a great selection for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Must try the cardamom bun!!
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Gast Cafe
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Good brunch spot. Get one of the eggs benedict or pancakes! Has good coffee too!
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Dinner
Madrid TapasBar
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So delicious we cannot recommend it more. We love the steak, shishito peppers, tomato salad, carpaccio and the prawns!
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Tabouli
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Lebanese food with a great vibe and pretty inside. The tasting menu has a lot of options and is a good deal. There are multiple locations so make sure to check out their website
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Berns Asiatiska
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Definitely a nicer restaurant but great food! They have different menus fro brunch, lunch, and dinner so make sure to look before going! They have very unique drinks and new style sashimi
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Babette
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Has a nice aesthetic look. Their instagram posts the menu. Has really good pizza.
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WÄNG Izakaya
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Great Asain tapas! We recommend the spicy tuna crispy rice and cucumber salad
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Magnolia
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The BEST gyoza! Definitely on the expensive side and a smaller menu but so yum
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Sturehof
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Definitely on the expensive side but they have amazing brussels sprouts and some of the best Swedish meatballs!
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Flippin Burgers
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Simple but delicious burgers in a cozy atmosphere. Has more than one location.
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La Neta
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Taqueria that is really good at a good price point. Recommended by a student who lived in Stockholm. DM on Instagram to make a reservation
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Lilla Ego
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Authentic Swedish cuisine in a rustic chic setting. Has a Michelin star. Food is creative but delicious.
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Meatballs for the People
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Very popular, lots of options, even has vegan. A little overhyped but where most ppl go for huge menu and lots of options.
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Tak
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Has a rooftop bar with great views of the city and live music. Gets a clubby feel at night. Combo of Scandanavian and Japanese food.
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Dessert & Snacks
Vasa Museum
Amazing museum! There is actually a preserved Viking ship inside the museum. A must do!
Royal Palace Tour
Official residence of the King and where royal receptions are held. Open to the public. Leave enough time to fully explore.
Nobel Prize Museum
Very cool. Showcases all the Nobel Prize winners and their stories. Closed Monday's
Walking Tour of Old City
Talk a 2 hour walking tour of the old city. Learn about the thrilling history.
ABBA Museum
Cannot miss! Literally most popular museum and so worth it. Immersive and so fun even if you aren't an ABBA fan.
Viking Museum
Immerse yourself in what life what like for the Vikings. Includes an adventure ride.
Skansen
Open air museum where you will walk through and you will see farmhouses and other buildings that were carefully relocated to the premises. There’s also Swedish wildlife to see, like wolves and reindeer, as well as a petting zoo. You can also learn more about authentic Swedish handicrafts and feast on traditional baked goods.
Grona Lund Amusement Park
Located within the Royal National Park. Lots of events to attend. There are around 30 rides, haunted houses, snacks, etc.
NK Department Store
High end department store. The store has many departments: children, ladies, men, books and stationery, sport, lingerie, shoes, bags, accessories, foot care, hairdressing, manicure, facial treatments, florist, glassware, chinaware, kitchen, hair and cosmetics, dry cleaning, shoemaker and key service.
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Splurge
Budget
Generator Stockholm
Well known hostel chain. Superior twin en suite, approx $62 pp, per night.
The Red Boat
Hostel in a boat! Two person bunk room $67 per night.
Average
Nofo Hotel
Great location. Tiny double approx $105 pp, per night.
Hotel at Six
Great location. Standard room approx $115 pp, per night.
Hotel C Stockholm
Hotel C Stockholm is located in the heart of central Stockholm, very close to Central Station and the Arlanda Express, providing an eco-friendly way to reach Arlanda Airport in just 20 minutes. The hotel also features the unique ICEBAR Stockholm – the world’s first permanent ice bar and a favorite among young visitors. The Icebar Cool City Packages covers your room and entry to the bar! If you choose this it is approx $90 per night, pp for a twin room. Prices vary by season!
Freys Hotel
Very close to train station. Combi room approx $100 pp, per night.
Nobis Hotel
Located in Norrmalmstorg square. Doubles approx $126 pp, per night.
Bank Hotel
Beautiful hotel in an upscale neighborhood. Double room approx $102 pp, per night
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Great hotel in a perfect location! Superior King sleeps 3 approx $111 per night, per person.
Splurge
Grand Hotel
Five Star Hotel. Doubles from $173 pp per night.
Residence Perseus
Apartment style hotel in old town. Two bedroom apartment (sleeps 4) $274 per night.
