Guides to Stockholm

Stockholm's hottest restaurants right now

The hottest restaurants right now

It's no secret that Stockholm is overflowing with happening restaurants and new food trends. But how to keep track of them all? To point you in the right direction, follow our guide to the hottest restaurants the city has to offer right now; from trendy foodie joints and hyped flavour concepts to in...
8 Feb 2024
Guide to wow-factor restaurants in Stockholm

Wow-factor restaurants

Stockholm has really outdone itself in recent years in terms of popular, must-visit restaurants. New restaurants and concepts constantly appear on the scene, while old favourites retain and fine-tune their charm. To find that really special somewhere among Stockholm's best restaurants we've picked o...
5 Mar 2024
The best lunch restaurants in Stockholm

Lunch restaurants

In this guide we've selected some of the best lunch restaurants in the whole of Stockholm, but if you'd rather search locally we also have separate guides for the different parts of the cities (links below). These have been divided up into smaller areas within each neighbourhood.
13 Feb 2024
Stockholm's best brunch buffets

Brunch buffets

There are few things in life as relaxing as celebrating the weekend with a fully-laden brunch buffet. Stockholm is packed with great brunch spots with tempting buffets to get stuck into. Grab the chance to recharge after a long week and come back to life with a table filled with delicious brunch dis...
5 Dec 2023
Guide to the best sushi in Stockholm

Sushi

Jiro may dream of sushi, but it is safe to say that Stockholm natives are also hooked. Stockholm may have a sushi restaurant on every other block, but quality and freshness vary widely. Beyond the world of black plastic trays and too-salty soy sauce, there exists a selective clique of top-quality su...
5 Mar 2024
The complete guide to activities in Stockholm

Activities in Stockholm

Figuring out what to do on your day off can seem like a daunting task - but fear not, we've got it all figured out. There is an abundant array of activities and things to do in Stockholm, but choosing between them can be difficult. Therefore we have made it our mission to help you decide on what to...
7 Mar 2024
Where to find Stockholm's best vintage and second-hand shops

Vintage and secondhand shops

Secondhand is a fun and sustainable way to bag a bargain - but it's not always easy knowing where to look. To make your hunt a little easier, we've rounded up the best vintage boutiques in Stockholm, with masses of one-off, pre-loved clothes to add to your wardrobe. Södermalm is a well-known se...
4 Mar 2024
Stockholm's best day spas

Day spa

A quick massage in your lunch hour, a deep facial treatment after work or an entire spa day with clay masks and aromatic foot baths? There are plenty of spas in Stockholm where you can enjoy all imaginable wellness cures and treatments. If you're in need of a little extra relaxation in the heart of...
1 Dec 2023
The best Italian restaurants in Stockholm

Italian restaurants

Pasta and pizza in all their glory are not the only components of Italian cuisine; its various regions have so much more to offer. Are you longing for cosy tavernas, lively piazzas, candlelight and checked tablecloths? Or modern restaurants with a New York Little Italy vibe? Stockholm has masses of...
19 Feb 2024
The guide to the best cafés in Stockholm

Cafés

Fika is a notoriously Swedish word that is practically non-translatable into any other language. The Brits pride themselves on afternoon tea, the Swedes on fika. This coffee break is often synonymous with coffee - no surprises there - and cinnamon buns, but not restricted by it. Stockholm boasts an...
18 Mar 2024
Good value restaurants in Stockholm

Good value restaurants

Got a desperate desire to eat out but a long time until pay day? Going out for dinner can be one of life's little highlights, especially when the restaurant is really good value for money. We guide you to the Stockholm restaurants with great concepts, delicious food, a good atmosphere or other plus...
18 Mar 2024
Stockholm's best bars

Bars

Finding a good bar in Stockholm isn't exactly hard, but where are the real gems? We've checked out the selection and rounded up some great bars that hit the right spot, whether you're in the mood for craft beer, a glass of wine after work or a perfectly blended cocktail with a twist. Check out the l...
4 Mar 2024
The best places in Stockholm for after-work drinks and fun

After-work

Stockholm is full of great places to go for a post-work drink after a hectic working week. Perhaps a drink in a local bar, a beer on the other side of town or why not a game of boules or a bit of round-robin ping pong? Follow our guide to the best after-work joints in town, for work colleagues and g...
15 Feb 2024
The best restaurants in Södermalm

Restaurants in Södermalm

There's hardly a shortage of restaurants in Södermalm - there's a huge selection with new restaurants pop up seemingly every week. Södermalm combines hip all-in-one concepts, gourmet bistros with experimental fusion restaurants and relaxed hangouts. Hungry in Hornstull or fancy some nibbles in Nytor...
15 Feb 2024
New restaurants in Stockholm

New restaurants

Do you enjoy trying out new restaurants as much as we do? Then you've come to the right place. This is a collection of all the newly-opened restaurants in Stockholm. We updated the list continuously, removing restaurants that have been around for more than a year and adding new ones. Generally the h...
19 Mar 2024
Fun activities for children in Stockholm

Fun activities for children

Whether you're visiting Stockholm with your kids over the school holidays or you live here and are looking for new ideas, there are plenty of fun things for young people to do in the capital. Climb a climbing wall, try out amazing experiments, watch films on the big screen, swim in the open air or d...
8 Nov 2023
The complete guide to Stockholm's best brunch

Best brunch

Brunch has become an increasingly popular phenomenon in Stockholm - a little bit of luxury to treat yourself to at the weekend, preferably after a long lie-in. Lots of restaurants and cafés have jumped on the trend and serve really great brunches and weekend lunches of various kinds. Maybe you prefe...
4 Mar 2024
The best Asian restaurants in Stockholm

Asian restaurants

There's an ever-increasing choice of both authentic and trendily innovative Asian restaurants in Stockholm. Follow our guide to fusion concepts, classic Chinese restaurants, luxurious Thai eateries, Japanese fast food and much more. With an emphasis on countries such as Thailand, Japan, China, Vietn...
30 Jan 2024
The guide to the best spas in Stockholm

Spas

Stockholm has a large selection of spas and wellness centres. Escape the bustling city and treat yourself to a spa-break - what could be more relaxing than a deep tissue massage, body scrub, facial and other spa treatments? Or simply enjoy a change of scenery; recline by the pool in a fluffy terrycl...
21 Feb 2024
Stockholm's best hotel breakfasts

Hotel breakfast

Kickstart your day with a fabulous hotel breakfast - without leaving town. Stockholm has masses of great hotels where breakfast is open to all, checked-in guests and spontaneous passers-by alike. Follow our guide to find the city's best hotel restaurant, whether you're in a rush or want to take it n...
5 Feb 2024
The complete guide to the best restaurants in Stockholm

Best restaurants

Time to eat out? We've created guides to all Stockholm's best restaurants, divided up into the city's different areas. We also have guides to the city's hottest restaurants, as well as guides to restaurants that are particularly luxurious and those that have that indefinable wow-factor. Click on the...
22 Feb 2024
The guide to lunch spots in Södermalm

Lunch in Södermalm

Södermalm is full of trendy lunch spots and culinary concepts of all kinds. Finding it hard to find the right spot? Follow our guide to the neighbourhood's best lunch restaurants for a business lunch, lunch date or a quiet moment with a sandwich and your laptop. The restaurants in this lunch gu...
18 Mar 2024
Södermalm's best bars

Södermalm bars

Few parts of Stockholm are as packed with restaurants and bars as Södermalm. Historic beer cafés sit alongside cutting-edge, award-winning cocktail bars with skilled mixologists. We've gone through all the bars in Södermalm with a fine toothcomb and have listed the best bars in each...
19 Feb 2024
Best lunch restaurants in the city centre

Lunch in the city

A working lunch in the city centre, a break from a shopping trip or a lunch date with friends. We expect a lot from lunch in the heart of the city, and it's easy to go wrong when the lunchtime rush is on and our blood sugar's low. To make it easier to find the right spot, we've gathered together som...
9 Jan 2024
The guide to the best pizza in Stockholm

Pizza

Can't live without your monthly, weekly or daily doses of pizza? No judgement - neither can we. Stockholm boasts an abundance of pizza restaurants, regardless of whether you're in the mood for wafer-thin or thicker crust, extra sauce or more cheese, simple-and-plain or loaded with toppings. The offe...
15 Feb 2024
Where to find study- and work-friendly cafés in Stockholm

Work-friendly cafés

Tired of working in the office, library or your student digs? Or are you just longing for a good cup of coffee and fast internet connection? Lots of people prefer to study or work from cafés in Stockholm, but it's important to find the right spot where you can get wi-fi, a nice working enviro...
25 Oct 2023
The guide to the best nightclubs in Stockholm

Nightclubs

Fancy a night out with friends, a pumping dancefloor, DJs and drinks? Stockholm is famous for its bustling nightlife, but what kind of club do you prefer? We guide you to Stockholm's best nightclubs for all ages and tastes. Whether you're in the mood for some trendy, city-centre Stureplan action, hi...
21 Nov 2023
The best tapas restaurants in Stockholm

Tapas restaurants

Stockholm's culinary offering would be all the poorer without tapas restaurants. Spanish sharing plates are ideal when you're a little peckish or when you want to go all-in with a sociable meal with friends. To highlight this delightful way of dining, we've listed Stockholm's best tapas restaurants,...
21 Feb 2024
The best restaurants in Stockholm City

Restaurants in Stockholm City

Stockholm City boasts an impressive array of restaurants ranging from ultra-cool fusion restaurants, old-school taverns and distinguished bistros. Why not book at table at Stockholm's oldest sushi restaurant or dine in style with breathtaking views? In our guide to the best restaurants in Stockholm...
5 Mar 2024
The best restaurants in the Old Town

Restaurants in the Old Town

Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), often dismissed as merely a tourist attraction, has received a culinary makeover in recent years, its crooked alleyways concealing an assortment of great restaurants and hidden gems. The Old Town hosts a great number of fantastic restaurants, ranging from historic...
4 Mar 2024
The best restaurants for meat in Stockholm

Meat restaurants

The latest culinary trend in Stockholm is clear - it's all about meat. The number of meat restaurants in Stockholm has greatly increased over the last few years. Highly ambitious with an emphasis on local and organic meat, quality cuts and unique concepts - Stockholm houses an abundance of restauran...
8 Feb 2024
The guide to Easter holidays in Stockholm

Easter holidays

If you happen to be in Stockholm with your children over the Easter holidays, there's plenty to do both in the city and just outside. Visit one of the city's many museums, get creative with Easter arts and crafts or run and play outdoors. Stockholm is full of activities that are fun for both large a...
18 Mar 2024
The guide to Stockholm's best spots for live music

Live music

DJs are all well and good, but it's hard to beat the thrill of good old-fashioned, rhythmic, pulsing live music. Stockholm is bursting with places that appreciate the magic of live music, so it can be hard to keep track of them all. This guide helps you find just the right spot to suit your taste in...
5 Mar 2024
Stockholm's best Irish pubs

Irish pubs

Stockholm has a selection of Irish pubs for anyone who enjoys beer, whiskey, live music and a friendly atmosphere - perfect for anyone looking for that "at home" feeling and wanting to socialise in unpretentious surroundings. Watch a sports match, join a pub quiz, eat and mingle with English-speakin...
1 Dec 2023
The best restaurants in Vasastan

Restaurants in Vasastan

The Vasastan culinary scene has a lot to offer and is home to some of the best restaurants in the city. Hidden gems, venerable institutions and chic industrial-style venues as well as exciting fusion concepts are all part of Vasastan's restaurant repertoire. We have created this guide to the best re...
12 Feb 2024
The guide to Stockholm's best flea markets

Flea markets

You know the saying; one man's trash is another man's treasure. Visiting flea markets (or "loppisar") isn't just an enjoyable way to spend the day, it's also a climate-friendly and personal way to buy and sell your things. So clear out your cupboards and wardrobes at home and earn some extra cash in...
4 Mar 2024
Guide to cheap bars in Stockholm

Cheap bars

Stockholm is packed with style-conscious bars and expensive hipster hangouts, but there are also plenty of popular affordable alternatives for when your wallet's feeling rather thin. Follow our guide to a bunch of budget bars in Stockholm where you'll find cheap beer, as well as wine and spirits at...
15 Feb 2024
Restaurants in Stockholm with a chambre séparée

Private dining rooms

Why not book your own private room at your favourite restaurant? Lots of restaurants in Stockholm have a chambre séparée, private room or separate section, for both small and large groups who want to sit and eat separately. Perhaps for a long brunch, an intimate birthday dinner or a stylish business...
19 Feb 2024
Dating tips: the guide to fun date ideas

Fun dates

Does a dinner-and-a-movie date feel a bit old hat? Whether your relationship is still in the early stages, or if you've been a couple for a while, it's always fun to find something exciting and a bit different to do together. If you want to surprise your crush or partner with an unusual experience,...
21 Feb 2024
The guide to cosy restaurants in Stockholm

Cosy restaurants

When all you want is a moment's respite a quaint, cosy setting is better than the flash and buzz of big-city life. There are an abundance of cosy restaurants in Stockholm, ranging from traditional taverns, welcoming neighbourhood restaurants and chic concepts. Here are some of the cosiest restaurant...
18 Mar 2024
Södermalm's best brunch spots

Södermalm brunch

Södermalm is full of fabulous brunch spots. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, some small sharing plates, something healthy or a generous brunch buffet, you'll find what you're looking for here. Stop in Sofo (South of Folkungagatan) for a weekend brunch or settle in for a long lazy...
18 Mar 2024
The best cafés in Södermalm

Södermalm cafés

Södermalm is packed with cafés, making it a great neighbourhood to explore if you're a fan of the Swedish fika tradition. Many of the cafés are in SoFo, but you'll also find little gems dotted around the rest of Södermalm, such as in Hornstull and on Mariatorget, and these days they generally serve...
18 Mar 2024
The guide to the best cocktail bars in Stockholm

Cocktail bars

So many cocktails, so little time. Cocktails have sure come a long way from the classic old-fashioned and over the past few years Stockholm bartenders have made mixology into an art form. Whether you're on the lookout for an artisanal cocktail, cool speakeasy joint or sophisticated lounge, Stockholm...
5 Mar 2024
The best breakfast in Stockholm

Breakfast

We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, it often consists of grabbing a cuppa on the run and not much more. Stockholm offers loads of breakfast options, whether you're in the mood for just coffee and a croissant, a full English or more wholesome breakfast optio...
4 Mar 2024
Nightlife for a more mature crowd

Mature clubbing

Clubbing and living it up isn't just for the under forties. You'll find a broad target audience at most restaurants and bars in Stockholm, both age and interest-wise. There are, however, a range of places around town whose style, music and menus appeal to a slightly older demographic and that's wher...
18 Oct 2023
Where to find Stockholm's best kebabs

Kebabs

It's hard to beat a really good kebab - served in wraps, on platters, in salads or as a pizza topping (yes, kebab pizzas are a thing here). If you're dreaming of a hearty helping of kebab, generously topped with tasty sauces and other appropriate accompaniments, there are plenty of places in Stockho...
25 Jan 2024
Guide to Stockholm's best tattoo studios

Tattoo studios

These days, tattoos are more the rule than the exception on the streets of Stockholm. Almost every Stockholmer is inked and new tattoo parlours are constantly popping up. The modern tattoo trend hasn't just attracted a completely new clientele - the banker, hipster and Södermalm mother, for exa...
6 Oct 2023
The best restaurants in Östermalm

Restaurants in Östermalm

Östermalm has a well-established reputation for extensive culinary offerings. The neighbourhood's slightly stuffy and stiff atmosphere has softened with the influx of exciting fusion restaurants and hip all-in-one concepts combined with the traditional establishments and neighbourhood taverns t...
4 Mar 2024
Unusual dining experiences in Stockholm

Unusual dining experiences

Varied as the Stockholm restaurant scene may be, it can sometimes feel slightly flat and one-dimensional. Don't get us wrong, we love a New York-inspired neighbourhood restaurant as much as the next diner but if you're tired of the usual restaurants and are looking for something really unique and di...
24 Jan 2024
Stockholm's best antique shops

Antique shops

Stockholm is chocablock with antique shops and retro stores. As more and more people strive for a more sustainable lifestyle, vintage interiors with an emphasis on timeless design, form and function have become a trendy and timely alternative to mass produced and brand new furniture and objects. Add...
21 Feb 2024