Stockholm is a very nice city, there is plenty to do there. 90% of the people speak English, so you don't have to worry about any issues which may arise in that sense. The people are also very friendly (on the whole) and everything is reasonably priced (unlike Oslo). Transport is also very good, and you do not have to necessarily have to hire a car, there are cheap and frequent buses to the city centre. At this price, Stockholm is well worth a visit.

Yes it is moored up and doesn't go anywhere.

Stockholm is a very nice city, there is plenty to do there. 90% of the people speak English, so you don't have to worry about any issues which may arise in that sense. The people are also very friendly (on the whole) and everything is reasonably priced (unlike Oslo). Transport is also very good, and you do not have to necessarily have to hire a car, there are cheap and frequent buses to the city centre. At this price, Stockholm is well worth a visit.

What's the price for just 1 person?

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So the boat is just a hotel and doesn't go anywhere? The entrance to the harbour in Stockholm (from 5 hours out!) is awesome. Very picturesque.

Stockholm is definitely worth a visit.

The VASA museum was pretty cool and we did a free walking tour which was fun and they gave us some tips on cheap places to eat. We didn't go into the ABBA musem but if you like them it could be an option I guess... We did the overnight train to Gallivare (Swedish Lapland). Trains in Sweden very good.

Many thanks. Its one to bare in mind for the future. Too many trips planned already. Will definitely go back to Stockholm though.

Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189852-d229371-Reviews-Malardrottningen_Yacht_Hotel_and_Restaurant-Stockholm.html

I'd second the VASA museum, really good. There was an Ice bar when we were there a few years back but I wouldn't bother going back to that again.

Is this the boat? - Malardrottningen Yacht

£103.38 Easter weekend. Less £3.10 for that code. Tempting.

Ta. The cogs are turning! lol

I flew Norwegian before from Arlanda and took the Arlanda Express. What are the other airports like in terms of transport?

Be aware that skavsta is a good hour bus drive from Stockholm, that being said, Stockholm is a great city.

thanks

Every time I click on link I get '403 - Forbidden: Access is denied' on web page????

I get the same error on the bookryanair website - perhaps a temporary glitch?

I wish there were deals including Edinburgh/Glasgow flights for once :/

It's deals like this with that personal touch that make this site what it is. Hot.

Not bad. It's going to be cold though!

I lived in Stockholm for a while; Vasa is great, also recommend Skansen, and Junibacken if you have kids. While prices out there aren't "bad" be prepared to pay around £7-£10 for a beer! Not great for stag do's :wink:

Hot deal though, seriously tempted to go for it.

Hot deal although I could not see myself sharing a boat with your load of tight wads :smiley: bringing your packed sandwiches and 24 can of coke you found at aldis just to save a few bob :P

It's HUKD - of course we will all be bringing our own food with us to save £ ;-)

would love to try this

Is Stockholm safe to visit? I read various stories in the papers about how immigration is out of control in Sweden.

10-15 years ago a weekend onboard of viking/silja line was a great place to party - but was told it has all changed now :disappointed:

why are these always flying from London :disappointed: heat regardless.

Are you one of the trolls from The Local? Speaking as a UK ex-pat who lives in one of the suburbs with high immigration I still feel very safe. I just got in from my son's annual school show day where kids from all backgrounds were getting along just fine (although teaching kids of such a young age to perform Eurovision songs could be seen as a form of torture).

I've regularly used Västerås, Skavsta and Arlanda over the years. The airport buses link up with the flights for all three. It's about 40 minutes from Arlanda and 80 minutes from the others. The Arlanda bus makes several stops on the way so it may quicker if your hotel is on the way. You have to be careful with taxis at Arlanda - anyone charging more than 520kr for a fixed rate fare is ripping you off. It's worth checking out BA and SAS these days for flights as both are cheaper than in previous years. I've got returns with SAS for £90 in No ember and December (including a bag).

Food - pizza places are cheap but the quality varies. Lots of places do hot lunchtime specials on weekdays that include salad and a drink so it can be worth eating your main meal then. Beer is still expensive but the improved exchange rate means that Guiness has come down from £7 to just over £5 in my regular.

Things to do. I always recommend the Vasa first. It's worth looking out for gigs on ticnet.se as you can get decent groups playing smaller venues - we had Royal Blood at Debaser Medis in March.

trolls from The Local????
Sweden's problems are so well documented that even the BBC can't ignore them ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19592372

If speaking the truth now makes you a 'troll' well it's a pretty sad day for reality !

Probably best to actually read the material first before you quote it.

"On the face of it, it would seem Sweden is a much more dangerous place than these other countries.
But that is a misconception, according to Klara Selin, a sociologist at the National Council for Crime Prevention in Stockholm. She says you cannot compare countries' records, because police procedures and legal definitions vary widely.
"In Sweden there has been this ambition explicitly to record every case of sexual violence separately, to make it visible in the statistics," she says.
"So, for instance, when a woman comes to the police and she says my husband or my fiance raped me almost every day during the last year, the police have to record each of these events, which might be more than 300 events. In many other countries it would just be one record - one victim, one type of crime, one record.""


Unlike the UK ... where kiddy fiddling and god knows what is going on and covered up all the time thanks to dodgy politicians and cowards not doing anything.

The Local is an ex-pat site that used to be a good source of advice for people considering moving there. The forum is now being overrun by posts from suspiciously new users with titles like 'Sweden close to collapse' (I just looked out of the window and it isn't). It's not a paradise and the new wave of refugees is causing some tension but it's still a great place to live and visit. The BBC article explains why Sweden isn't the rape capital of the world so I'd encourage people to read the full article. I promise that this is my final contribution to the thread unless someone wants practical advice on visiting Stockholm.

Good old fashioned marketing ploys work everytime. I love e bay I use it all the time, it's these sneaky marketing tricks ALL retailers use that **** me off

Right - I know Stockholm very well indeed - being half Swedish - and have been there in the region of 20 times over the years, so here are a few tips.

1) Do not bother with a car - It is totally unnecessary, as the public transport is excellent. You can get a Bus, Train and Underground card which will work out the best value (search for SL Transport Card/Pass). Unless you want to be able to travel freely outside of the city, it is a complete waste of money, as driving in the city centre is not the most entertaining experience.
2) The best way to get from Arlanda to the City is the coach/bus service - About every ten minutes, and in the city within about 45 minutes. Do not bother with the very overpriced (IMHO) Arlanda-Stockholm train service, which may shave off a fraction on your journey, but just is not worth the money.
3) Couple of nice hotels to recommend, if you want great location, and a little more comfort, but at a reasonable cost - Central Hotel, and Elite Hotel Adlon - Both on Vasagatan and could not be better located. Comfortable, clean, nice breakfasts and as good value for money as you will get anywhere in Stockholm. Adlon has been easier to get rooms at recently, but try both...
4) Vasa Museum is a fantastic visit, and highly recommended, as is the Nordiska Museum (on the same stretch in Djugården). Don't bother with the Moderna Museum - Apart from the views from the Coffee shop, its overrated.
5) Best Swedish Hot Dogs (which are a MUST unless you are a veggie) are from either Wurren in Norrmalm (Vasagatan) and Klaragrillen on Drottninggatan.
6) Suburb of Sundbyberg, is very pretty and well worth a trip on the Underground - Nice little shops and an amazing Patisserie as you come out of the underground station onto Sturegatan. Another nice one round the corner on Esplanaden, both of which have great selections of authentic Swedish cakes and pastries (and better value than you get in the city).
7) Skansen - The open air Swedish folk museum in Djurgården, and Gröna Lund - the Theme Park, are well worth a visit for some alternatives (the latter is only open during the warmer months, and closes for the winter).
8 - The Djurgården Ferry from Gamla Stan is a great and cheap way to see parts of the city from the water - You can use the SL card above for this for free.
9) There are a variety of boat trips available, to see Stockholm from the water - Given it is lots of little interconnected islands, it is well worth trying one of these out. If you have more time and a little more cash, going out into the Archipelago is a must..
10) There is a nice little Christmas market in Kungsträdgården in the run up to Christmas (surprise surprise) - I think it starts late November.
11) Another nice little Christmas outdoor market in Gamla Stan (Old Town)...
12) Gamla Stan is lovely to walk around, if very 'touristy'. It can get very busy on Saturdays and Sundays however, and the streets are narrow and cobbled. Don't buy souvenirs there, as they are generally a little more expensive than elsewhere in the city. As you walk back down Drottningatan away from the old town, there loads of souvenir shops which are generally better value.
13) If you need general grocery or food supplies, Hemkop in the basement of Åhlens in the centre of town, should have what you need. Also a great place to buy pastries and other goodies for your hotel room... :wink:
14) Have a walk through the indoor and outdoor food markets at Hötorget - the one downstairs in Hötorgshallen is particularly nice.
15) A nice 'free' walk is to get the ferry (see #8 above) to Djurgården, and then walk back into town along Strandvägen - You get to see a lot of nice scenery, some grand buildings along the way, and you pass most of the main museums and tourist attractions as you walk back through Djurgården. If you get tired you can pick up the tram to bring you the rest of the way.

I could go on and on, as you may have gathered. :confused: But what I will say is GO...It is the most amazing and beautiful city.

Enjoy!

I've copied all that and saved it into my travel file for future reference, very helpful indeed for when I return. If anyone was thinking of booking the HK or China flight and wanted a reason to stay a couple of nights in Stockholm this poster has just given lots of reasons to go to this city. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.