Stockholm's best hotel breakfasts

Urbane Malmen serves a popular organic breakfast buffet featuring favourites such as scrambled eggs and bacon, yoghurt and cereal. The buffet includes lactose and gluten free alternatives and Fair-trade coffee. An additional luxury is the waffle stand where you can make your own with the obligatory cream and jam.

Inside the boutique hotel Miss Clara in the middle of Sveavägen you can start the day with a breakfast buffet including plenty of gluten and lactose-free options. Fill your plate with homemade muesli, marmelades, their own recipe sausages and waffles you make yourself...

Kung Carl's exudes homely 20th century charm, moments from the bustling city centre. The hotel restaurant is comprised of several rooms decorated much like a 1900's townhouse. Enjoy breakfast in the library, lounge or a quaint cubbyhole. A traditional spread is served.

Mornington Hotel is primarily associated with its famous brunch however its breakfast buffet is equally delectable. With emphasis on organic and local produce the offering includes charcuteries, scrambled eggs, freshly baked bread, homemade muesli and pancakes. Become a regular and enjoy loyalty card perks.

Sheraton serves up a wholesome breakfast, the menu is colour-coded so as to indicate how to make the meal more balanced. The offering includes porridge with blueberries, omelettes and pancakes along with smoothies and indulgent croissants and bacon. Buffet not really your thing? A à la carte is also available.

Grand Hotel may leave a considerable dent in your wallet, but then again its called Grand Hotel for a reason. This five-star luxury hotel serves an impressive breakfast buffet with over 124 (!) dishes to choose from. Enjoy waterfront views and the morning paper. The breakfast buffet is also open for non-hotel guests.

Diplomat exudes sophisticated elegance. This hotel restaurant is synonymous with its chic Art Nouveau interior and plush sofas. Naturally Diplomat's buffet boasts international breakfast classics such as American pancakes, freshly baked bread, cold cuts and cereal. Hotel guests swarm the place, so get there on time as Diplomat does not take bookings.

Whether or not you're a hotel guest, you can get the day off to a good start at the Nordic Light Hotel in the city centre. A mainly organic breakfast buffet is laid out in the stylish surroundings. You'll find homemade jams and marmelades, fresh bread and plenty of fruit and vegetables, among other tasty morning treats.

Escape the hurly burly of the big city and enjoy stunning views over the waters of Brunnsviken. Radisson Blu on the edge of Haga park is a great spot for anyone craving a peaceful start to their day. A substantial breakfast buffet, including freshly-baked bread, croissants, fruit and other goodies, is laid out every day.

Björk's sumptuous American breakfast buffet boasts freshly baked bread and croissants, along with scrambled eggs and bacon. The offering also includes mini-muffins, sinfully delectable mini-pastries and abundance of fruit. If you should for some reason find the buffet lacking, you can order pancakes and omelette from a server.

The restaurant at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel provides a meeting place for hotel and outside guests alike. A breakfast buffet, laid with freshly-baked bread, croissants, fruit and hot dishes, is served from early morning in the sleek surroundings with great views over Lake Mälaren.

Few hotels in Stockholm offer such a scope as Clarion Hotel Sign. This urban retreat prides itself with a contemporary breakfast buffet with predominantly organic and Fair-trade labelled products. With its central location and sleek minimalistic design, Clarion Sign is also a popular destination for non-hotel guests.

Greta Garbo and other major film stars have stayed at the Radisson Collection Strand Hotel on Nybrokajen. The hotel has been renovated in its original classic style, with cosy velevet armchairs and a hint of art deco. You can get your day off to a shining start with breakfast here whether you're a hotel guest or not - weekday and weekend alike.

SQ Bar & Restaurang is part of the Elite Hotel Marina Tower, situated right by the entrance to Stockholm harbour. They serve a groaning breakfast buffet every day, which both hotel guests and other hungry visitors can enjoy. Their breakfast has a good reputation and is very popular, so get there in good time to be sure of a seat.

Art Decor-inspired Rival is the ideal place to break your fast. In the ornate bistro complete with red velvet trimmings a generous breakfast is served, featuring everything from French toast to pancakes, fruit salad and muesli. Bröd & Salt and Riddarbageriet delivers bread and pastries hot out of the oven. Settle down in plush sofas or get your dose of fresh air on the outdoor terrace.

Hotell Grand Central by Scandic's hotel restaurant serves a standard breakfast buffet with emphasis on organic produce. Recline in an armchair or take a window seat overlooking the bustling city. Grand Central is a popular haunt for locals and hotel guests alike.

Nobis' restaurant Noi offers five-star indulgence. Start your day off right with an organic Swedish breakfast buffet. Homemade, local and seasonal produce - the spread includes everything from steel-cut oatmeal and artisanal muesli to charcuteries and cheese.

A former private residence in Lärkstaden houses the city's most unique (and acclaimed) hotel. Even if you don't check into one of the twelve bedrooms you can still visit the hotel for an exceptional breakfast in the charming greenhouse. But make sure you ring in advance - they decide their menu daily based on available produce and spaces are limited.