Stockholm has a reputation for being expensive, and it absolutely deserves it. This is among the priciest cities on the planet for a tourist, to the point that it can break the budget of a backpacker even if they are just there for a quick look.
The attractions and the transportation are also priced at a level that puts them at the top end for all of Europe. The touristy parts of the city center are fairly compact so a person can just walk around and admire the wonderful shops and attractive locals, but once you want to actually do something it’s going to cost quite a bit.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 42.05 - 63.99 |
| 45.16 - 92.87 |
| 48.26 - 133.46 |
| 70.38 - 187.39 |
| 137.11 - 215.27 |
Castle House Inn Doubles from €126/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Stockholm |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 16.45 - 31.08 |
City Backpackers Hostel Beds from €20/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Stockholm |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palace | This 300-year-old building is a popular stop for many tourists. | adults ages 7-17 | 14.63 7.31 |
| Sightseeing boat tour | A company runs hop-on, hop-off boat tours all around Stockholm, with a 24-hour pass. There are other options as well. | adults | 20.11 |
| Vasa Museum | This popular museum's main attraction is a well-preserved 17th Century ship. | adults | 17.37 |
| ABBA The Museum | After years of planning this museum dedicated to Sweden's most famous musical export is open. | adults child with adult | 25.59 10.05 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Most hotels include breakfast in the rate. If not, you've your options are fast food or paying a lot. | 5.03 - 8.23 |
| Budget lunch | Many casual restaurants have a daily lunch offer that is a pretty good deal. | 6.86 - 11.88 |
| Budget dinner | Meals at nicer restaurants will cost more than this. Smorgasbords are common in Stockholm and often within this range. | 10.05 - 16.45 |
| Beer (pint) | Beer, even in local bars, is expensive in Stockholm, and at clubs and nice restaurants it's outrageous. | 5.94 - 8.68 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from ARN airport to city center | 44.06 - 47.53 |
| Express train from ARN to city center | 25.59 |
| Express bus from ARN to city center | 9.05 - 11.15 |
| 3km taxi ride in Stockholm | 6.58 - 11.88 |
| Subway ride in Stockholm | 3.47 - 6.58 |
| All-day travelcard for public transport | 10.97 |