There’s been a lot of discussion about Airbnb and its effect on Sweden’s extremely complex housing market but for now at least, it’s completely legal for tourists to rent a property through Airbnb.
However, the idea of renting out a property for profit clashes with traditional Swedish attitudes and some housing companies are reluctant to see large numbers of short-term guests coming and going. In one landmark case, a Swedish woman in Stockholm was banned from renting out her property through the website.
Our advice is simple: do your research first to make sure that the property you’re staying in is safe, and that the host is reliable, but don’t worry too much – the chances of you being turfed out of a property because of a legal challenge to Airbnb are very small indeed. If you need inspiration, here are six cheap Airbnb rentals in Stockholm.
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Accommodation
- How do I find long-term rental accommodation in Sweden?
- Is Airbnb legal in Sweden?
- Are there many hostels in Sweden?
- Do I need a padlock for Swedish hostels?
- Do Swedish hostels provide bed linen?
- Are bedbugs a problem in Sweden?
Culture
Food and drink
- Can I drink the tap water in Sweden?
- Is the food safe to eat in Sweden?
- Will I find vegetarian/vegan food in Sweden?
- Will I find gluten- and lactose-free food in Sweden?
Health and safety
- Is Sweden safe?
- What's the number for the police/ambulance/fire brigade in Sweden?
- Can I trust the police in Sweden?
- Seeing a doctor in Sweden
- How do I see a dentist in Sweden?
- Is medical care in Sweden any good?
- Do I need travel insurance for a trip to Sweden?
Money
- Is Sweden expensive?
- What's a good daily budget for Sweden?
- What's the best way to send money to/from Sweden?
- Can I still pay with cash in Sweden?
- What currency do they use in Sweden?