Guidebook for Stockholm
Food Scene
A local favorite with dozens and dozens of great beers, a great vibe and food to kill for.
21 habitants recommandent
Babajan Bar
75 Katarina BangataA local favorite with dozens and dozens of great beers, a great vibe and food to kill for.
A personal favorite! A small but cozy establishment that also serve some delicious pan-asian dishes.
53 habitants recommandent
Elefantpojken
151 RingvägenA personal favorite! A small but cozy establishment that also serve some delicious pan-asian dishes.
Hop on the free ferry (every 20 minutes) and enjoy the ride across the canal. Then enjoy the amazing beer and food of this hip brewpub.
30 habitants recommandent
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
15-17 LjusslinganHop on the free ferry (every 20 minutes) and enjoy the ride across the canal. Then enjoy the amazing beer and food of this hip brewpub.
This old-school beerhall is an experience in itself. But the food is also great if you are looking for classic Swedish cuisine. Pro tip: Try their AMAZING meatballs.
171 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Pelikan
40 BlekingegatanThis old-school beerhall is an experience in itself. But the food is also great if you are looking for classic Swedish cuisine. Pro tip: Try their AMAZING meatballs.
Of the myriad of coffee shops located on and around Ringvägen, this is my very favorite one. Two floors and a few seats outside if the weather's right.
20 habitants recommandent
Lilla caféet på söder
131 RingvägenOf the myriad of coffee shops located on and around Ringvägen, this is my very favorite one. Two floors and a few seats outside if the weather's right.
This tiny hole-in-the-wall establishment serves what just might be the best hummus in Northern Europe.
46 habitants recommandent
Reggev Hummus
145 RingvägenThis tiny hole-in-the-wall establishment serves what just might be the best hummus in Northern Europe.
The epicenter of the local hipster scene, this combined foodstore, restaurant and bar is the place to go for drinks and crowd spotting. Also known for their sourdough hotel (google it).
372 habitants recommandent
Urban Deli Nytorget
4 NytorgetThe epicenter of the local hipster scene, this combined foodstore, restaurant and bar is the place to go for drinks and crowd spotting. Also known for their sourdough hotel (google it).
A classic thai food establishment. The place is decked out to look and feel like a restaurant on the beaches of Thailand, complete with faked power outs and (audio only) rain storms.
81 habitants recommandent
Koh Phangan
57 SkånegatanA classic thai food establishment. The place is decked out to look and feel like a restaurant on the beaches of Thailand, complete with faked power outs and (audio only) rain storms.
A great café and lunch establishment that emulates the US diner experience.
34 habitants recommandent
Louie Louie
13 BondegatanA great café and lunch establishment that emulates the US diner experience.
A relatively cheap vegetarian/vegan restaurant that serves up some mighty fine food. Always offer a few daily specials as well as a a´la carte menu.
34 habitants recommandent
Chutney
19 Katarina BangataA relatively cheap vegetarian/vegan restaurant that serves up some mighty fine food. Always offer a few daily specials as well as a a´la carte menu.
Fancy something different for dinner? This Ethiopian place attracts expats from all over the city. Ask for the "Yebere Tibbs" - diced meats with onions and spices. Mmmm.
9 habitants recommandent
Gojo
48 Renstiernas gataFancy something different for dinner? This Ethiopian place attracts expats from all over the city. Ask for the "Yebere Tibbs" - diced meats with onions and spices. Mmmm.
A bit touristy (however mostly by Swedish tourists) this place has the best view in Stockholm. Drinks are expensive but the view... Yes, you get it.
216 habitants recommandent
Himlen
78 GötgatanA bit touristy (however mostly by Swedish tourists) this place has the best view in Stockholm. Drinks are expensive but the view... Yes, you get it.
This place is only open in the summer but if the weather's nice you absolutely have to go here, buy a few scoops of ice cream and enjoyt the magnificent view of the Stockholm inlet.
124 habitants recommandent
Fjällgatan
FjällgatanThis place is only open in the summer but if the weather's nice you absolutely have to go here, buy a few scoops of ice cream and enjoyt the magnificent view of the Stockholm inlet.
This place may not look like much but serve amazing, genuine Chinese food.
15 habitants recommandent
China!
110 RingvägenThis place may not look like much but serve amazing, genuine Chinese food.
This charming boat serves up some solid Thai food but the main draw (at least on a sunny day) is the outdoor bar, complete with a fake beach and deck chairs.
80 habitants recommandent
ThaiBoat
Norra HammarbyhamnenThis charming boat serves up some solid Thai food but the main draw (at least on a sunny day) is the outdoor bar, complete with a fake beach and deck chairs.
This cozy (and very hip) place is perfect for breakfast on the weekend. Opens at 9 AM (Mon-Fri: 8 AM) and reservations aren't possible so get there early.
86 habitants recommandent
Café Pom & Flora
64 BondegatanThis cozy (and very hip) place is perfect for breakfast on the weekend. Opens at 9 AM (Mon-Fri: 8 AM) and reservations aren't possible so get there early.
This classic establishment is a great place to go for a drink or enjoy a full evening (their kitchen is great).
10 habitants recommandent
PSB
80 SkånegatanThis classic establishment is a great place to go for a drink or enjoy a full evening (their kitchen is great).
This place serves up the best dumplings in town but is of the "blink and you'll miss it" variety in terms of location.
13 habitants recommandent
Fang Yuan Shi Wu
37 SödermannagatanThis place serves up the best dumplings in town but is of the "blink and you'll miss it" variety in terms of location.
I come here all the time for their genuine, hearty food that is of the czech variety. Try their Wiener Schnitzel, ask for a side of sauerkraut and try their range of czech beers. Mmm.
Humlehof Bistro
128 FolkungagatanI come here all the time for their genuine, hearty food that is of the czech variety. Try their Wiener Schnitzel, ask for a side of sauerkraut and try their range of czech beers. Mmm.
A favorite of mine! As a kid my parents often took me to this place for "fika". Today the crowd is different, with young creatives mixing with locals.
42 habitants recommandent
Café String
38 NytorgsgatanA favorite of mine! As a kid my parents often took me to this place for "fika". Today the crowd is different, with young creatives mixing with locals.
Gandhi
5 SjöbjörnsvägenMy favourite Indian place. Nothing fancy, just solid and well-prepared food.
Have to still that Eggs Benedict craving? The Greasy Spoon serves breakfast, every day and all day long. Opens 07.30 during weekdays and 09.00 on weekends.
130 habitants recommandent
Greasy Spoon
19 TjärhovsgatanHave to still that Eggs Benedict craving? The Greasy Spoon serves breakfast, every day and all day long. Opens 07.30 during weekdays and 09.00 on weekends.
Sightseeing
This relatively big park is not as well known as the Vitabergsparken but is well worth a visit, if not just for a short stroll. The city keep animals here, great if you're travelling with kids!
27 habitants recommandent
Stora Blecktornsparken
78 Katarina BangataThis relatively big park is not as well known as the Vitabergsparken but is well worth a visit, if not just for a short stroll. The city keep animals here, great if you're travelling with kids!
The Sofia Church is the one you see from my window. Take a stroll through the nice Vitabergsparken and check out the interior of the church where my parents got married.
16 habitants recommandent
Sofia Church
11 BorgmästargatanThe Sofia Church is the one you see from my window. Take a stroll through the nice Vitabergsparken and check out the interior of the church where my parents got married.
Shopping
This is the largest store in Northern Europe devoted to rockabilly and 50´s style. Climb down the staircase and marvel at all the amazing stuff they sell! Or get a haircut. You get it.
Sivletto
23D Gamla BrogatanThis is the largest store in Northern Europe devoted to rockabilly and 50´s style. Climb down the staircase and marvel at all the amazing stuff they sell! Or get a haircut. You get it.
One of the few remaining record stores in the city is also the very best one. Often you'll find bands perform intimate sets here. Grab a coffee and check out their vast selection of vinyl.
18 habitants recommandent
Pet Sounds Bar
53 SkånegatanOne of the few remaining record stores in the city is also the very best one. Often you'll find bands perform intimate sets here. Grab a coffee and check out their vast selection of vinyl.
Sweets and treats at this retro styled establishment. I often pass this place in the wee hours of the morning when going to work and it's always nice to see the bakers preparing their offerings.
26 habitants recommandent
Pärlans Konfektyr
38 NytorgsgatanSweets and treats at this retro styled establishment. I often pass this place in the wee hours of the morning when going to work and it's always nice to see the bakers preparing their offerings.
An offshoot of Sivletto, this store focus on one thing and one thing only - denim. If you like jeans you need to check this place out.
Second Sunrise
69 Katarina BangataAn offshoot of Sivletto, this store focus on one thing and one thing only - denim. If you like jeans you need to check this place out.
This is one of the best stores in the world if you're into sneakers. Brands like Nike and Adidas regularly put out exclusive models that can only be found in this specific store.
37 habitants recommandent
Sneakersnstuff Stockholm
124 ÅsögatanThis is one of the best stores in the world if you're into sneakers. Brands like Nike and Adidas regularly put out exclusive models that can only be found in this specific store.
Looking for a gift that literally screams kitsch? Then this store is your best bet. Always a treat and the owners are great and fun people ( you have to be if you sell plastic flamingos).
11 habitants recommandent
Coctail
34 BondegatanLooking for a gift that literally screams kitsch? Then this store is your best bet. Always a treat and the owners are great and fun people ( you have to be if you sell plastic flamingos).
Flagship store of Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios.
63 habitants recommandent
Acne Studios Nytorgsgatan
36 NytorgsgatanFlagship store of Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios.
A huge second hand store for the hipster elite. There are other stores but this is their flagship location and arguably has the best stuff on the racks.
32 habitants recommandent
Beyond Retro Sofo
144 ÅsögatanA huge second hand store for the hipster elite. There are other stores but this is their flagship location and arguably has the best stuff on the racks.
A hip store that sell everything from clothes and bags to accessories and books. A great visit, if only to mingle with hip locals.
102 habitants recommandent
Grandpa Södermannagatan
21 SödermannagatanA hip store that sell everything from clothes and bags to accessories and books. A great visit, if only to mingle with hip locals.
Arts & Culture
Stockholm's premier museum for photographic arts. Few people know this, but there are stairs leading down to it from the corner of Katarinavägen and Renstiernas Gata - saving you plenty of time.
816 habitants recommandent
Fotografiska
22 StadsgårdshamnenStockholm's premier museum for photographic arts. Few people know this, but there are stairs leading down to it from the corner of Katarinavägen and Renstiernas Gata - saving you plenty of time.
Into contemporary art? Then this is your place! It is a bit out of the way but there's a bus (76) that runs from the apartment and all the way here (a 25 minute ride). www.magasin3.com
13 habitants recommandent
Magasin III
28 FrihamnsgatanInto contemporary art? Then this is your place! It is a bit out of the way but there's a bus (76) that runs from the apartment and all the way here (a 25 minute ride). www.magasin3.com
The Museum of Modern Arts is exactly what you think it is. A huge collection and a must visit if you are into contemporary art. www.modernamuseet.se/en/Stockholm/
442 habitants recommandent
Moderna Museet
4 ExercisplanThe Museum of Modern Arts is exactly what you think it is. A huge collection and a must visit if you are into contemporary art. www.modernamuseet.se/en/Stockholm/
Entertainment & Activities
The home of Hammarby IF, the local football team. Games are often sold out but tickets are sold here: http://www.axs.com/artists/251393/hammarby-tickets
55 habitants recommandent
Tele2 Arena
14 ArenaslinganThe home of Hammarby IF, the local football team. Games are often sold out but tickets are sold here: http://www.axs.com/artists/251393/hammarby-tickets
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for live music? Debaser Medis and it's sibling Debaser Strand put on shows almost every night, both international and local acts. Check out www.debaser.se for listings.
26 habitants recommandent
Debaser Medis
8 MedborgarplatsenLooking for live music? Debaser Medis and it's sibling Debaser Strand put on shows almost every night, both international and local acts. Check out www.debaser.se for listings.
This is one small place but if you manage to get a table or a spot by the bar it is a great place to start your evening. Great vibe, chill vibe. Mix with the locals!
29 habitants recommandent
Snotty Sound Bar
90 SkånegatanThis is one small place but if you manage to get a table or a spot by the bar it is a great place to start your evening. Great vibe, chill vibe. Mix with the locals!
If you are into beer you have to visit this place! They serve a rich variety of local micro breweries as well as imported varieties from all over the planet. Two floors and a very mixed crowd.
The Bishops Arms
If you are into beer you have to visit this place! They serve a rich variety of local micro breweries as well as imported varieties from all over the planet. Two floors and a very mixed crowd.
The latest additon to the Debaser chain of concert venues. If the weather 's good there are worse things to do than have a beer on the patio and check out hipster locals.
166 habitants recommandent
Debaser Hornstulls Strand
4 Hornstulls strandThe latest additon to the Debaser chain of concert venues. If the weather 's good there are worse things to do than have a beer on the patio and check out hipster locals.
Scottish craft brewery Brewdog has a special relationship with Swedes and Sweden was the second country (outside of the UK) where they opened up bars. Along with their own varieties they serve beers from various quality breweries and match this with better-than-average pub grub.
8 habitants recommandent
BrewDog Sodermalm
149B RingvägenScottish craft brewery Brewdog has a special relationship with Swedes and Sweden was the second country (outside of the UK) where they opened up bars. Along with their own varieties they serve beers from various quality breweries and match this with better-than-average pub grub.
Essentials
A big grocery store where you'll find just about anything.
38 habitants recommandent
Coop Östgötagatan
71 ÖstgötagatanA big grocery store where you'll find just about anything.