The Best Hotels, Restaurants and Night Clubs in Stockholm, Sweden
Our team to Stockholm are four young professional travelers who have tested a lot of hotels,
restaurants and night-clubs world-wide.
Stockholm “the beauty on water” is spread across 14 islands. Bridges, ferries and the metro link it all
together. Walking is often a good way to get around and exploring the city – but check distances before
setting out – a bus or metro ticket is cheap.
Stockholm’s beauty and fashion sense are legendary – it is modern, dynamic and ever-changing. Good design is simply a must – even the humblest coffee shop invests in attractive furniture, strategically placed greenery, sophisticated lighting and richly textured wall coverings.
Stockholm has a lot of shopping options. The essence of Swedish fashion is simple, wearable looks with a high trend factor and at reasonable prices – fashion is one of the most popular forms of contemporary cultural expression.
Go to Stockholm’s prime fashion shopping districts Drottninggatan – a choc-a-bloc with both small specialist shops and big stores like H&M and Zara.
NK – Nordiska Kompaniet department store is where Stockholm’s well-heeled shop. Åhléns is one of those department stores that sells absolutely everything. MOOD Stockholm is a natural meeting spot, both for the stockholmers and travelers – an enjoyable and modern city within the city.
Currency is Swedish Krona ( SEK ).
Stockholm’s beauty and fashion sense are legendary – it is modern, dynamic and ever-changing. Good design is simply a must – even the humblest coffee shop invests in attractive furniture, strategically placed greenery, sophisticated lighting and richly textured wall coverings.
Stockholm has a lot of shopping options. The essence of Swedish fashion is simple, wearable looks with a high trend factor and at reasonable prices – fashion is one of the most popular forms of contemporary cultural expression.
Go to Stockholm’s prime fashion shopping districts Drottninggatan – a choc-a-bloc with both small specialist shops and big stores like H&M and Zara.
NK – Nordiska Kompaniet department store is where Stockholm’s well-heeled shop. Åhléns is one of those department stores that sells absolutely everything. MOOD Stockholm is a natural meeting spot, both for the stockholmers and travelers – an enjoyable and modern city within the city.
Currency is Swedish Krona ( SEK ).
The Best Hotels in Stockholm
The StarTripper Journal presents the best places to stay in Stockholm,
both international luxury and boutique choices.
Our Team recomands these Stockholm hotels:
The Grand Hôtel is situated in the best waterfront location imaginable, the hotel overlooks the Royal Palace
and Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. The Grand has been home to celebrities, high-profile events and everyday bon-vivants since 1874. Rooms and suites are designed with the luxury traveller in mind - spacious and well appointed, king-sized bed, executive desk, all modern equipments and comfy armchairs. Some have a magical view of the Royal Palace and the Stockholm Old town.
The Grand is also home to the classic Swedish Veranda restaurant, renowned for its traditional smörgåsbord and Mathias Dahlgren’s awarded restaurants.
For recreation, there’s the Nordic Spa and Fitness club with hot saunas and cool dipping pools.
Warm and professional service.
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
The Lydmar Hotel – a fashionable boutique hotel that offers a beautiful waterfront view – located in the
very center of Stockholm with the Royal Castle and the National Museum as its closets neighbours. Within
minutes you can find shopping at Nordiska Galleriet, dining at the top restaurants in Stockholm or just
strolling around in the old city.All our rooms are designed with a contemporary classic look and each room has its own personal touch. The beds are equipped with the finest bed linen from Xinjiang in China – to ensures the softest texture for a comfortable feeling and superior ease. A fully stocked mini bar with local snacks – complimentary wifi, bathrobes, slippers etc.
Guests at Lydmar Hotel can enjoy the Nordic Spa & Fitness, housed just next door – to enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, take a refreshing dip in the pool or be challenged by a personal trainer.
The Terrace on the second floor – an inviting and tranquil atmosphere of a lush French garden – is the perfect place to linger from day to evening whilst enjoying lunch, dinner or summery cocktails.
The staff express a personal style and have local knowledge about what’s happening in town. Top personal service.
Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2
Berns is located just off the waterfront Nybroplan and Nybrokajen where ferries depart to explore
Stockholm’s archipelago islands. Berns is also just minutes from major shopping street
Hamngatan.Spacious rooms and suites, some with balconies, offer excellent views towards Berzelii Park or Nybroplan’s waterfront. Rooms are all uniquely designed with a mix of vintage elements – sixties-style suede grey armchairs, modern plush pillows, vibrantly coloured fabrics and mini libraries of books and magazines. The elegant bathrooms are covered in black angular hexagon-like tiles.
Berns Bistro – a French Restaurant – an inviting atmosphere – offering a menu inspired by the seasons and accompanied by world-class wines from every French wine region.
Berns Asian introduces new tastes from all corners of Asia – you can choose from the menu or your own request. Worldwide wine list.
Berns is Stockholn’s best known boutique hotel, top rooms, top restaurants, top nightclub and top professional service.
Näckströmsgatan 8
Hotel Kungsträdgården – The King's Garden – is situated next to the King’s garden, the financial and
shopping districts are within walking distance.Hotel Kungsträdgården is housed in a fully-renovated 18th century building in central Stockholm. Dressed in Gustavian style, each individually decorated room offers old-world charm in the midst of a modern city. Taken together with the hotel’s wine bar, lounge and French Brasserie, you get a memorable and personalised stay.
Hotel Kungsträdgården provides 94 individually decorated rooms in classic Gustavian style, ranging from charming loft rooms to large rooms with their own lounges. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and minibar come standard in the rooms. Rooms have king size bed, seating areas and lovely street or garden view.
Outstanding culinary delights are served in Brasseri Makalös, located under the large glass roof – a top-class French brasserie.
Great service – staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Västra Trädgaardsgatan 11B
Miss Clara boutique hotel is located on Sveavägen, one of Stockholm’s most bustling streets. At the end
of Sveavägen lies
Sergel’s Square, a public space with a unique mosaic floor, at the other, Haga Park, a popular spot with
a butterfly house and a small museum – and in between are some of the city’s hippest shops, bars and
eateries. One of Stockholm’s most treasured Art Nouveau buildings is reborn. High ceilings, expansive windows, and grand, elegant, light-filled rooms rooms—the original features of the 1910 building. Guests can expect a chic intermingling of marble bathrooms, retractable workspaces and contemporary riffs on the property’s Art Nouveau history via furniture pieces and installations. Parquet tiles, soft organic fabrics and a few retro fittings liven up the rooms’ monochrome decor.
Sauna, gym, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV with built-in entertainment system and minibar.
At street-level, Miss Clara’s restaurant is a modern bistro offering classical food with a twist. Powerful flavours are carefully combined in a playful menu.
The location is perfect – central and easy to get to everything. Staff is really friendly, serviceminded and helpful.
Sveavägen 48
The Best Restaurants in Stockholm
Stockholm is a city of food obsessives – fine dining is a must, but if a food trend appears anywhere in
the world, Stockholm is on it – but traditional Swedish cooking is still going strong – fried herring,
meatballs, toast skagen and sill with hardbread are all menu standards.
Our Team to Stockholm recomands these Stockholm Restaurants:
Portal is located on Sankt Eriksplan, close to the Vasa Parc. Portal is a nice and modern small
restaurant. Portal is open every night and is suitable for both small and large groups, for spontaneous
dinners at the bar, or just for chilling out with a glass of wine.Chef Klas Lindberg took over the restaurant in 2016. His focus is on uncomplicated food with clear tastes and quality ingredients — alongside the belief that good food can be elevated effortlessly by great drink pairings. The food is always well prepared and uncomplicated, and the focus is always on the taste. Lindberg serves grilled seafood, tender meats and home-grown vegetables.
Each dish is matched with bottles from the wine cellar selection of Totte Steneby, an award-winning sommelier.
Portal is a unified gastronomic experience – top cuisine – top warm service.
St Eriksplan 1
Operakällaren's Main Dining Room is one of Sweden’s most beautiful restaurants with its original interior
of wall paintings, gilded oak panels, suspended panel ceiling and impressive chandeliers. With the
addition of large mirrors, new furniture and fixtures, it has been transformed into a modern
restaurant.The Main Dining Room serves international haute cuisine, signed by Chef des Cuisines Stefano Catenacci. Carefully constructed dishes are underpinned by classic techniques. Using top quality ingredients, dishes with distinct flavours are carefully prepared to a consistently high standard. The wine list boasts extensive vintages of the world's great wines.
This is really fine dining, the place for great occasions, one of the top restaurants in Stockholm.
Karl XII:s torg
Brasserie Bobonne is situated on Storgatan in Östermalm – a little two-roomed restaurant with comfy
chairs and a homely feeling – an open-plan kitchen which fills the room with pleasant aromas.Here you can enjoy classical, well-prepared French dishes such as Moules Marinière, Boeuf Bourguignon and Chèvre Chaud – or something new and exciting.
The menu is presented on a blackboard, and is evenly split between starters, mains and desserts – from classical French staples to French-inspired dishes based on the finest seasonal ingredients. A very strong French wine-list – a wide range of wines and champagne are available in all price ranges, many offered by glass.
Chefs and restaurateurs Roger Lindberg and Ingela Persson present a fine French neighbourhood eatery. Top cuisine, top and warm service.
Storgatan 12
Aloë is situated in Brännkyrka, a southern suburb of Stockholm – located in a repurposed supermarket with
a seemingly hidden entrance – this warm, welcoming restaurant is run by two chefs and owners Daniel
Höglander and Niclas Jönsson. The latin name “Aloë” roughly translates to “unknown origins” which illustrates the broad geographic variety of ingredients and inspirations that make up the menu. The Chefs chose to work with the best produce wherever it comes from. Always highlighting quality ingredients married in intense but delicate flavour compositions.
The chefs take the guests on a journey of flavours and indulgence in a warm and charismatic setting. Snacks at the kitchen counter are followed by a locally-influenced surprise menu with a seafood bias. Creative dishes stimulate the senses with their intense flavours and original combinations.
Take bus 141 to Brännkyrka and find this exciting little restaurant – it is well worth the short ride.
Svartlösavägen 52
The Best Night Clubs in Stockholm
Stockholm has a hot nightlife scene and is a bustling city offering great nightclubs
and bars. Stockholm is a compact city, you can easily hop between the best bars and
nightclubs in different neighbourhoods on a single night out, either on foot or by
going a few stops on the subway – come and have fun at night at Stockholm's top spots.
Our Team recomands these Night Clubs:
The Berns Hotel nightclub is a popular venue among serious music fans that enjoy listening to live
music and an international array of DJs in an intimate and acoustically rich setting. For the live music lovers, the magic happens in the decadent grand hall, Stora Salongen. Elaborately carved wooden panels, the high ceiling with oversized chandeliers, and decorative archways flank a coveted second-tier balcony area. On Friday and Saturday nights, Stora Salongen transforms into a lively club with a dressed-up younger crowd.
Enjoy a drink after work in Cocktailbaren and then continue the party on the state-of-the-art dance floor with a live concert or DJ in the Stora Salongen.
Näckströmsgatan 8
One of Stockholm’s famous night clubs. The interior of the club says to be inspired by
Singapore and Shanghai.
The club hosts a variety of good DJs who play many genres of music, including party mashups, hip hop, RnB and electronica. The club hosts themed parties such as Halloween and other.
The club is happily affordable in terms of door charge and drinks. If you reserve a table in advance on the club’s web-site, you got free admission into the club.
Hornsgatan 66
This club is a two-floor venue where the upper floor invites the guests for a calm and
soothing experience with a high ceiling and a classic style cocktail bar, where well-trained
staff to serve you the clubs signature cocktails.
The main room downstairs boasts a state of the art lighting system throughout the walls, specifically designed to enable a highly adaptable and impressive environment, perfect for any type of event. This floor includes the well renowned dancefloor and luxurious V.I.P sections.
In Estelle you can become the center of attention or simply dance your feet off.
Sveavägen 36
Golden Hits is conveniently located in Norrmalm, right in the heart of Stockholm.
In Golden Hits the party never stops, karaoke, multi-floor dancing. This club has an atmosphere that leaves lasting memories long after the music fades.
Golden Hits has three different dance floors where DJ's are playing a mix of the hottest music genres, the club has and an unbeatable party atmosphere.
Golden Hits is one of Stockholm’s most favourite party spots. This club is makes you enjoy your night out and is the perfect place to go with your friends and let loose, every visit is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Kungsgatan 29
