Travel tips for Stockholm from our #Homestaychat
Last week we hosted our latest #Homestaychat. This one was all about a capital where you can go island hopping - Stockholm. We asked people what are their favourite restaurants there and more. If you want to pick up some tips, read on...
Q1. What’s your favourite neighbourhood in Stockholm?
A1: Östermalm, more specifically Strandvägen, offers incredible views - or anything in Stockholm on the water #homestaychat
— Moving to Stockholm (@move2stockholm) December 8, 2014
Hammarby Sjöstad, Kungsholmen and Skeppsholmen. Great walkways and lovely views! #homestaychat #stockholm
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
@move2stockholm A1: Definitely Gamla Stan #homestaychat #Stockholm pic.twitter.com/Aaz6DJdvqe
— Mansi (@FlyRoamEat) December 8, 2014
A1. Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan, can't be missed if you love history and medieval architecture. #homestaychat
— Gina (@OneDayInACity) December 8, 2014
A1. We love Sodermalm. Love the selection of bars and restaurants there. Great view from Fjallgatan also #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) December 8, 2014
Q2. What’s the best thing to do for free in Stockholm?
A2. Catch the Changing of the Guard every day at 12.15 (13.15p Sundays) at the Royal Palace is a great thing to do for free #Homestaychat
— Colm Hanratty (@colmhanratty) December 8, 2014
A2. Lots of great parks to explore for free like Djurgården #homestaychat
— Lola A. Åkerström (@LolaAkinmade) December 8, 2014
A2. Everything is #stockholm is with in walking distance. The many green areas to sit down in and people watch! #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
Q3. What’s your favourite restaurant in Stockholm?
@colmhanratty I got the tip to visit Knut in Norrmalm from @RoutesNorth, and that was a really great place for arctic cuisine. #Homestaychat
— Jeroen van Marle (@jeroenvanmarle) December 8, 2014
@visitstockholm Really loved La Neta, near Drottninggatan. Great, simple Mexican food at amazing prices #homestaychat
— Amy Grinstead (@sliceofsunny) December 8, 2014
A3. Nytorget Urban Deli in Sodermalm is a cool place. Food is always fresh & there’s a good neighbourhood vibe there #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) December 8, 2014
A3. Don't mind Pelikan or Nytorget 6 either. Great traditional foods. Herring, salmon and meatballs. #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
Q4. What’s your number one insider tips for Stockholm?
A4: Buy a Stockholm Card and ride one of the main bus lines from start to finish. Passes many major sights and islands. #homestaychat
— Visit Stockholm (@visitstockholm) December 8, 2014
A4. My #1 tip - look for signs that say "Dagens" for the dish of the day to save a lot of money dining out #homestaychat
— Lola A. Åkerström (@LolaAkinmade) December 8, 2014
A4. Our number one tip is to not make a decision between seeing Skansen or Vasamuseet on Djurgarden - visit them both #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) December 8, 2014
A4: My number one tip - get on a boat and check out the Stockholm archipelago - so much to do and see! #homestaychat
— Moving to Stockholm (@move2stockholm) December 8, 2014
A4. Mäster Mikaelsgata on Södermalm. Wonderful wooden houses in wonderful colours, from the 1700s. Must see! #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
Q5. Where’s the best place for shopping in Stockholm?
Everyday shopping -> Gallerian, a gazillion H&M store along Drottninggatan alone #Homestaychat
— Minnie (@Minnie_Adkins) December 8, 2014
A5: Nordiska Kompaniet and Biblioteksgatan have some mighty fine shopping #homestaychat #stockholm
— Moving to Stockholm (@move2stockholm) December 8, 2014
A5. Hard to think of a better place to shop than along Drottninggatan in Norrmalm #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) December 8, 2014
A5: We love Mood, it's a bit different from the other department stores. Södermalm for secondhand shopping. #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
A5. Vintage -> Söder, Antiques -> Östermalm, Designer/High End -> MOOD, Biblioteksgatan, NK #homestaychat
— Lola A. Åkerström (@LolaAkinmade) December 8, 2014
Q6. What’s the one thing you can’t miss in Stockholm?
A6. The one thing you can't miss in Stockholm is Stockholm - explore the city's neighbourhoods & watch life go by #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) December 8, 2014
A6. If visiting #Stockholm in the winter, go ice skating at the very cool Kungstradgarden ice rink. #Homestaychat
— Gina (@OneDayInACity) December 8, 2014
A6: The Vasa Museum. It may seem a bit obvious but even if you don't like naval history this is a must see. A WOW experience! #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
A6. The one thing you can't miss in #Stockholm is @thevasamuseum It's one of the most fascinating places I've ever been #Homestaychat
— Colm Hanratty (@colmhanratty) December 8, 2014
A6: Don't miss Swedish/ Stockholm Midsommar in June! Without a doubt the best time of the year! #homestaychat #stockholm
— Moving to Stockholm (@move2stockholm) December 8, 2014
Evert Taubes Terrass of the island of Riddarholmen offers stunning views of the lake side of the city. Free and recommended! #homestaychat
— StockholmOurWay (@StockholmOurWay) December 8, 2014
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Written by Colm Hanratty
Colm first got the travel bug when he went to Australia in 1999 on a working holiday visa. Since then he hasn’t looked back.
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