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Steve Vickers

Steve Vickers

British journalist Steve Vickers has researched and written more than 15 guidebooks across Europe and Asia. He’s written about Scandinavia for Rough Guides, The Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and many more, and has spent the past 12 years exploring Scandinavia in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. He’s married to a Swede (an actual Swedish person, not a root vegetable) and he speaks Swedish with an English accent.

Medelhavsmuseet
Norrmalm & Östermalm see and do

Medelhavsmuseet

For decades this extravagant building, modelled on an Italian palace, was used as a bank. Today it’s been put to…

Kungsträdgården
Norrmalm & Östermalm see and do

Kungsträdgården

Kungsträdgården – the King’s Garden – is a handsome sliver of greenery in the heart of modern Stockholm. It’s more…

Gallerian
Norrmalm & Östermalm see and do

Gallerian

One of the best places to go shopping in Stockholm is Gallerian, the big indoor mall just east of Sergels…

Hotel Diplomat 8
Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: luxury

Hotel Diplomat

Along the waterfront
1,650–2,440 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Berns 8
Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: luxury

Berns

History and style
1,685–2,380 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Nordic Light Hotel 8
Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: midrange

Nordic Light Hotel

Design hotel near the station
1,280 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Comfort Hotel Stockholm 8
Hotels, Hotels in Stockholm, Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: budget

Comfort Hotel Stockholm

Centrally located, vivid interiors
779–879 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Scandic Grand Central 8
Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: midrange

Scandic Grand Central

A local landmark
990–1090 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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HTL Stockholm 8
Hotels, Hotels in Stockholm, Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: budget

HTL Stockholm

Budget hotel for modern travellers
799 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Queen’s Hotel 6
Norrmalm & Östermalm hotels: midrange

Queen’s Hotel

Old and new collide
1,045–1,500 SEK | Our score: 6/10
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