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Best neighborhoods in Stockholm

8 places from 16 Stockholm travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

8 places

  1. Gamla Stan

    Neighborhood · Gamla Stan

    Stockholm's island old town, where the whole city once stood, with a busy shopping street and tranquil 17th-century lanes.

  2. Södermalm

    Neighborhood · Södermalm

    Island neighbourhood full of eclectic cafes, bars and vintage shops, showcasing contemporary Swedish style.

  3. Norrmalm

    Neighborhood · Norrmalm

    Stockholm's downtown district, mixing historic and modern attractions with shopping and well-designed cafes and restaurants.

  4. Östermalm

    Neighborhood · Östermalm

    Upscale, pricey district and one of the main areas where visitors stay.

  5. Kungsholmen

    Neighborhood · Kungsholmen

    Residential island with apartments and coffee shops, a good place to experience the local pace of life.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Hornstulls strand

    Neighborhood · Södermalm

    Trendy waterfront street on Södermalm with plenty going on, a fun place to hang out.

  2. Vasastan

    Neighborhood · Vasastan

    Safe, residential neighbourhood a little north of the centre with good public transit.

  3. Stureplan

    Neighborhood · Östermalm

    Upscale square and nightlife hub in Östermalm packed with trendy clubs and bars.