The Surroundings – We are located in the heart of the best part of Stockholm
The Royal Dramatic Theatre – Founded in 1788 – only a few steps from the Esplanade; Sweden’s national stage for “spoken drama” is located, Around one thousand shows are put on annually on the theatre’s eight running stages. www.dramaten.se
Djurgården – With only a few minutes walk on the waterfront lies Djurgården, with its beautiful nature, 22 museums and 1 amusement park. It´s easy to explore by foot, or why not hire a bicycle? www.visitdjurgarden.se/en
Museums – Listed below are some tips on museums that Stockholm has to offer
Fotografiska – Located in the heart of Stockholm, the museum has an exhibition space of 2,500 square meters, in addition to the exhibition spaces, Fotografiska houses an academy, bistro, cafe, museum shop and gallery. www.fotografiska.eu
Nordiska Museet – Just a few minutes walk from the hotel, you can visit Sweden’s largest museum of cultural history. Discover exhibitions on Swedish trends and traditions in areas such as home interiors, fashion, jewelry, table settings, folk art, textiles, dolls houses and much more. nordiskamuseet.se/en
The Swedish History Museum – Packed with history spanning thousands of years, from as far back into prehistory as we can go, via the Viking era to the Middle Ages. Encounter the most fantastic artefacts and lose yourself in stories about the past and the people who lived before us. historiska.se
The Modern Museum – A museum of Swedish, Nordic and international modern and contemporary art in Stockholm. Moderna Museet has one of the word’s finest collections of art from 1900 to the present day. modernamuseet.se
ABBA The Museum – More than an ordinary museum! Of course, all the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much more are there. But at this museum, you are an important part of the experience! abbathemuseum.com
Restaurants and dining experiences in the neighbourhood that we recommend
Oaxen Krog & Slip– With two stars in The Guide Michelin, Oaxen is a great restaurant to try. Slipen, next to Krog, serves a nice mix of Swedish bistro fare. Take a nice walk, or City Bike, from Hotel and follow the canal to beautiful Djurgården where the restaurant is located. Preferred for both lunch and dinner. http://oaxen.com
Brasserie Bobonne – Reviewed and appreciated. Small cosy restaurant with delicious food from the French kitchen. bobonne.se
Östermalms Saluhall – Located 2 minutes walk from the hotel. Östermalms Saluhall is a market hall that inspires people in Stockholm as well as tourists from far and wide with food at its best. The hallmark serves high quality ingredients and cooked dishes from the Swedish and international cuisine. http://www.ostermalmshallen.se
Nybrogatan 38 – Nice bistro atmosphere that everyone can enjoy, and with an affordable menu. nybrogatan38.com
Gastrologik – With a Nordic cuisine inspired by nature around, where unique raw materials are processed in a logical way to an exciting gastronomy. gastrologik.se
Food Tour – ”The Nordic Experience” – This guided walk will give you a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Sweden’s best food. You will taste delicious food samples at specially selected locations while learning about the food, history and culture. Together the samples add up to a perfect meal. For more information and reservations, visit: http://www.foodtoursstockholm.se
Shopping
Svenskt Tenn
Our close neighbour! A classic interior design company with its flagship store on Strandvägen, and a must for those with an interest in design and interior furnishings. With beautiful furnitures, and brilliantly colored fabrics by Swedish-Austrian architect and designer Josef Frank – several of his work can be seen here at the hotel! www.svenskttenn.se
Biblioteksgatan
Stockholm’s most affluent shopping district is found in the pedestrianized downtown district named Bibliotekstan. In the blocks surrounding Biblioteksgatan, between the squares Stureplan and Norrmalmstorg, you will find the best of Swedish and international fashion and design. www.bibliotekstan.se
H&M
The Swedish fashion chain H&M is a huge global player. Much of its success is attributed to its wide selection of affordable fashion and ability to quickly pick up the latest trends. In central Stockholm you’ll find the biggest selection in the stores at the intersection of Drottningatan and Mäster Samuelsgatan.
NK
Steeped in tradition, NK is Stockholm’s most luxurious department store, established 1902. Swedish and international fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, crystal, ceramics, design, fine foods and much more. www.nk.se/stockholm
MOOD STOCKHOLM – Shopping and Food
New and stylish galleria with a focus on fashion and design. MOOD features niche boutiques like Rodebjer and Posh Living along with famous international brands recently established in Sweden, including Ralph Lauren and Club Monaco. When you are ready for a shopping break, you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the popular restaurants (Boqueria, Vigårda, E.A.T.) or take in the modern art that adorns the galleria. http://moodstockholm.se/
