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STOCKHOLM - Guide For A Backpack Trip
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items If you know me, you know I’m super passionate about Scandinavia. I recently got to explore Stockholm, and I’m excited to share my budget-friendly bucket list — all the best things to do, see, and eat in the Swedish capital 🇸🇪
Stockholm has so much to offer, and alot of people don't even know about it. So let me give you some ideas and hopefully inspire you to visit this beautiful city!
Stockholm has so much to offer, and alot of people don't even know about it. So let me give you some ideas and hopefully inspire you to visit this beautiful city!
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Accommodation
Museums
Sightseeing
Food and drink
Accommodation
Here are some affordable and comfy places to stay in Stockholm — all tried and tested by me. These are the spots I had the pleasure of staying at during my trip to Sweden.
Great location, the district is nice and peaceful, public transport is in a few minutes walking distance and any part of the city can be reached easily. The rooms are neat and clean. Breakfast was fresh and delicious every day.
Overall, good value for money, especially compared to other hotels in the area.
Overall, good value for money, especially compared to other hotels in the area.
BEST WESTERN Hotel at 108
I stayed at a hotel of the Quality Hotel group in Malmö, Sweden, and it was one of my nicest experience in terms of accommodation.
These hotels are designed to provide the highest comfort and a peaceful holiday. The rooms are nice and equipped with everything you need. We had a double room on the 9th floor, it had a great view to the city.
The highlight of our stay was definitely the breakfast. Insanely wide range of food, sweet and savoury, fruits, vegetables, fresh bakery products, juices, pancakes, everything you can imagine! Everything was delicious, I recommend it very much!
These hotels are designed to provide the highest comfort and a peaceful holiday. The rooms are nice and equipped with everything you need. We had a double room on the 9th floor, it had a great view to the city.
The highlight of our stay was definitely the breakfast. Insanely wide range of food, sweet and savoury, fruits, vegetables, fresh bakery products, juices, pancakes, everything you can imagine! Everything was delicious, I recommend it very much!
QUALITY HOTEL Globe Stockholm
Museums
Stockholm has really cool museums — from history and art to pop culture. Whether you’re a museum nerd or just looking for something fun and interactive, these are a few places I really enjoyed. I hope to check out even more in the future.
This museum doesn't disappoint! It introduces the members of the band and the highlights of ABBA's carrier. There are a lot of interactive elements in the museum that are fun, for example karaoke, designing your own tour outfit, or going on stage as ...
Whether you are an ABBA fan or not, it's a must-visit in Stockholm! I myself am not a hardcore fan, but I love music and Eurovision, and I like ABBA's songs and I'm interested in Swedish music culture.
I recommend to book your ticket in advance.
Whether you are an ABBA fan or not, it's a must-visit in Stockholm! I myself am not a hardcore fan, but I love music and Eurovision, and I like ABBA's songs and I'm interested in Swedish music culture.
I recommend to book your ticket in advance.
ABBA The Museum
I liked that the exhibitions are different, one was more like classical photography, one was a creative photo montage exhibition and the third one showcased huge, colourful real-life portraits of people in a vulnerable state of showing their true fac...
I could visit all available exhibitions with my ticket. I visited on a weekday and booked my ticket in advance to avoid the queue.
I could visit all available exhibitions with my ticket. I visited on a weekday and booked my ticket in advance to avoid the queue.
FOTOGRAFISKA Stockholm
I loved it! If you love Avicii, pop music or Swedish music culture, you will love it, too!
It's set up beautifully, it includes things such as awards, instruments, studio equipment and even original items from Tim's childhood bedroom. The museum leads you through his career and also shows bits of his personal life. There are many videos of...
Overall, it's very informative and also very moving. It's a beautiful tribute to Avicii's music and Tim's life.
It's set up beautifully, it includes things such as awards, instruments, studio equipment and even original items from Tim's childhood bedroom. The museum leads you through his career and also shows bits of his personal life. There are many videos of...
Overall, it's very informative and also very moving. It's a beautiful tribute to Avicii's music and Tim's life.
AVICII EXPERIENCE Interactive Museum
If you want a taste of Swedish culture, Skansen is the place. It’s an open-air museum where you can wander around old houses, see traditional crafts and Nordic animals.
Everything here is fascinating and the whole vibe is super chill. Also, the location is beautiful — definitely take some time to walk around Djurgården before or after.
Everything here is fascinating and the whole vibe is super chill. Also, the location is beautiful — definitely take some time to walk around Djurgården before or after.
SKANSEN Stockholm
If you’re into history and cool old buildings, the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan is worth checking out. You can grab tickets that get you into three different museums plus the library Also, the palace itself is stunning, located right in the heart of St...
ROYAL PALACE of The Swedish Royal Family
Sightseeing
Stockholm is beautiful and packed with hidden gems around every corner. Whether you’re into historic streets, beautiful parks, or architecture, there’s plenty to explore. Here are some of my favorite spots to soak up the city’s cozy, unique vibe.
Those colourful, tall houses you see in the postcards - they are real! You can see them in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's charming old town. This is actually one of my favourite spots in Stockholm. The narrow cobblestone streets, the breathtaking architectu...
GAMLA STAN, Stockholm Old Town
Yes, that's correct! In Stockholm even the subway stations are about art. If you like wandering around the city and admire art, I recommend you to take the subway and enjoy an afternoon of discovering the unique and beautiful metro stations of Stockh...
Subway Stations
Did you know Stockholm is built on islands? Taking a boat tour is honestly one of the best ways to see the city. You get to explore stunning architecture, residential neighborhoods, and beautiful parks and nature all at once. It’s gorgeous both durin...
Sightseeing Boat Tour
Food and drink
Whether you’re craving fika, meatballs, or just a great coffee, here’s where I’d head to satisfy those cravings. Also, I've added some very Swedish things that I definitely wouldn't miss.
My fave place for a quick fika - I love grabbing a coffee and bakery products here between lunch and dinner. These convenience stores have so many things I love to pick up in Sweden — from the famous kanelbullar and hot dogs to a wide selection of co...
7-ELEVEN
A great Swedish convenience store for grabbing bakery items, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. I love how common they are in Stockholm — you can find one pretty much anywhere. Don’t miss the chance to grab a kanelbulle and an apple juice while you’re t...
PRESSBYRÅN
IKEA meatballs are one of my all-time favorite meals — so where better to have them than right here in Sweden? Sure, they might taste the same as anywhere else, but there’s just something special about enjoying them in the heart of the country that m...
IKEA Restaurant
Went there to have "tacofredag" with my friends while on vacation in Stockholm. The burritos are delicious, the staff is kind and attentive, and the place has cozy vibes. Good spot for an affordabledinner.
TACO BAR
Make sure to stock up if you are in Sweden - seriously. You can never have too much Marabou. So delicious, so high quality, and comes in so many different flavours. Once you try it, you’ll get why it’s such a favorite.
MARABOU Swedish Chocolate
It’s an apple and orange-flavoured Swedish drink with caffeine. It was invented to replace cola — and you know what? I actually like it more than Coke. It doesn’t beat my favourite caffeine-related drink (which is coffee, obviously), but it’s a fun o...
TROCADERO Soda Drink