Guidebook for Stockholm
Food Scene
Local restaurant with impressive tequila collection and great cocktails. We love their spicy margaritas.
El Diablo
43 Norra AgnegatanLocal restaurant with impressive tequila collection and great cocktails. We love their spicy margaritas.
Kungsholmsgatan 31
31 KungsholmsgatanA Marcus Samuelsson restaurant. Consistently good food and lively atmosphere.
Bistro Scheele
3 ScheelegatanFantastic value on Tue-Thu when 3 courses from the a la carte menu costs 298kr.
Mäster Anders
1 PipersgatanHugely popular restaurant known for its grilled meat dishes.
Family-run bakery that makes all of its own baked goods on premise. The cardamom buns are to die for!
Parmmätargatan 7
7 ParmmätargatanFamily-run bakery that makes all of its own baked goods on premise. The cardamom buns are to die for!
Petite France
6 John EricssonsgatanWidely popular cafe. We love the duck confit here.
An affordable place to eat. If you order a take-away, you have your pick of the a la carte menu for 90 kr. Bargain! We love the duck with Thai basil.
Scheelegatan 2
2 ScheelegatanAn affordable place to eat. If you order a take-away, you have your pick of the a la carte menu for 90 kr. Bargain! We love the duck with Thai basil.
One of our favourite places to go to in the summer. A laid-back outdoor cafe/bar on the water. A great place to catch the sunset!
167 locals recommend
Mälarpaviljongen
64 Norr MälarstrandOne of our favourite places to go to in the summer. A laid-back outdoor cafe/bar on the water. A great place to catch the sunset!
Entertainment & Activities
Home-made ice-cream and sorbets. Our favourite is the lemon and mint sorbet.
15 locals recommend
Kungsholmens Glassfabrik HB
14 PipersgatanHome-made ice-cream and sorbets. Our favourite is the lemon and mint sorbet.
Pontonjärparken
Cute fenced park
Large playground situated on the south-western corner of the park. There is also a court for ball games.
Kronobergsgatan 4
4 KronobergsgatanLarge playground situated on the south-western corner of the park. There is also a court for ball games.
This has loads to keep children busy. There’s even a splash pool, skateboarding ramps under Lilla Västerbron, and the sandy beach Smedsuddsbadet is just a short walk away.
Smedsuddsvägen 6
6 SmedsuddsvägenThis has loads to keep children busy. There’s even a splash pool, skateboarding ramps under Lilla Västerbron, and the sandy beach Smedsuddsbadet is just a short walk away.
Smedsuddsbadet
SmedsuddsvägenSmall stretch of sandy beach. Great for a having a splash!
The super-cool Uggleparken at Kristineberg is fantasy-filled with wooden creatures and oversized flowers. Combine it with a trip to Fredhällsparken for a great outing with the kids.
Uggleparken
The super-cool Uggleparken at Kristineberg is fantasy-filled with wooden creatures and oversized flowers. Combine it with a trip to Fredhällsparken for a great outing with the kids.
There's a splash pool and more conventional playground at Fredhällsparken, down the road from Uggleparken.
7 locals recommend
Fredhällsparken
There's a splash pool and more conventional playground at Fredhällsparken, down the road from Uggleparken.
Everything Else
Wilmer Kaffebar
30 BergsgatanA cosy place to have fika.
Hantverkargatan 2
2 HantverkargatanGreat Thai takeaway hut.
Local butchers famous for their incredible sausages. Our favourites is the Welsh Dragon (hot!).
6 locals recommend
Taylors & Jones
12 HantverkargatanLocal butchers famous for their incredible sausages. Our favourites is the Welsh Dragon (hot!).
If you fancy a visit to IKEA, the free weekday shuttle bus drops you off opposite our building.
County Administrative Board of Stockholm
66 RegeringsgatanIf you fancy a visit to IKEA, the free weekday shuttle bus drops you off opposite our building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place for a bite, a drink and a dance. Long queues likely after 11pm.
24 locals recommend
Lemon Bar
8 ScheelegatanFun place for a bite, a drink and a dance. Long queues likely after 11pm.
Scheelegatan 8
8 ScheelegatanFun place for a bite, a drink and a dance. Long queues likely after 11pm.
A lovely cafe-cum-restaurant where you can stretch out on a comfy sofa by the fireplace.
120 locals recommend
Orangeriet Bar & Café.
A lovely cafe-cum-restaurant where you can stretch out on a comfy sofa by the fireplace.
Shopping
Wijnjas Wholesale
24 BergsgatanAmazing shop offering Sweden’s largest selection of cheese.
Hantverkargatan 21
21 HantverkargatanMon-Thu 06.00-23.00, Fri 06.00-00.00, Sat 07.00-00.00, Sun 07.00-23.00
The all-important government-run shop that sells alcohol. Mon-Wed 10.00-18.00, Thu-Fri 10.00-19.00, Sat 10.00-15.00, Sun CLOSED
222 locals recommend
Systembolaget
7 RosenlundsgatanThe all-important government-run shop that sells alcohol. Mon-Wed 10.00-18.00, Thu-Fri 10.00-19.00, Sat 10.00-15.00, Sun CLOSED
Essentials
A supermarket just around the corner to us. Open everyday 08.00-23.00
25 locals recommend
ICA Supermarket Kungsholmstorg
14 KungsholmstorgA supermarket just around the corner to us. Open everyday 08.00-23.00
Coop Rådhuset
22 KungsholmsgatanSupermarket open everyday 08.00-23.00.
Sightseeing
Take a boat from Klara Mälarstrand-City Hall jetty (Stadshusbron). Book a table for lunch on the boat to Drottningholm, the royal family's summer palace. We love the views!
Stadshusbron
StadshusbronTake a boat from Klara Mälarstrand-City Hall jetty (Stadshusbron). Book a table for lunch on the boat to Drottningholm, the royal family's summer palace. We love the views!
Climb the steps to the top of City Hall's iconic tower for an unforgettable view of Stockholm.
181 locals recommend
Stockholm City Hall
1 HantverkargatanClimb the steps to the top of City Hall's iconic tower for an unforgettable view of Stockholm.