The 9 best hotels in Stockholm to book for a stylish stay in the Swedish capital

"It's no wonder Stockholm is a perennially popular city break destination, and where better to base yourself for a weekend exploring than one of the best hotels in Stockholm? The city is scattered across fourteen islands packing waterfront charm, museums (zoned in on everything from contemporary art and history to ABBA, Avicii, and the world's best-preserved 17th-century warship), Djurgården park, Gamla Stan's medieval streets, Södermalm's hip restaurants and an easy-to-explore-by-boat archipelago."

"It's one of Europe's greenest cities and delivers funfair thrills at Gröna Lund as adeptly as New Nordic fine dining. It's also home to more clever homegrown design boutiques than you can shake a next-level cinnamon bun (from a neighbourhood bakery, naturally) at. In recent years, the city's hotel scene has evolved to include, alongside classic grande dames, a raft of boutique places to stay rooted in the surrounding neighbourhoods, championing local craftsmanship and cuisine."

"Some offer full-force urban thrum, while others shine a light on lesser-known, yet rather lovely areas, or lean into the wooded and by-the-water allure of the relaxing Stockholm archipelago. Ranging from revamped historic surrounds, restaurants where Scandinavian produce takes centre stage, a connected-with-the-community ambience, museum-quality artwork hung on the walls, a soul-soothing spa retreat, and a home-away-from-home where heartfelt hospitality reigns, Stockholm's hotel scene has it all. Here, we've selected the best of the bunch."

Stockholm spans fourteen islands with waterfront charm, major museums, Djurgården park, Gamla Stan's medieval streets, Södermalm's restaurants and a boat-accessible archipelago. The city ranks among Europe's greenest and pairs amusement at Gröna Lund with New Nordic fine dining and prolific homegrown design boutiques. The hotel scene blends classic grande dames with neighbourhood-rooted boutique properties that emphasize local craftsmanship, regional cuisine, museum-quality art, community connection, spa retreats and proximity to wooded or waterfront surroundings. Accommodation options range from energetic urban hotels to quiet local stays and relaxing archipelago retreats, suiting a variety of traveller preferences.

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