Here is a lovely get away to Stockholm for 2 nights in April staying on a boat. Leaving on 20/04 and returning on 22/04 you'll have 2 nights/3 full days to explore Stockholm.
I've picked a boat accommodation, the MS Birger Jarl which is on Sodermalm which is easily connected with other parts of Stockholm via Slussen metro. There are plenty of good restaurants and bars nearby and it's easy to get around Stockholm. The Vasa museum is well worth a visit and certainly "take a chance" on the Abba museum (see what I did there)!!
+ Transfers: 556kr for 2 adults return which is just over £50.
- IamMT
Flights now £ 93.96
- IamMT
14 comments
urbanbushwacker
11 Mar 172#1
looks good but £ 78.35 for breakfast seems a little steep? :stuck_out_tongue:
IamMT
11 Mar 17#2
Isn't Skavsta a 90 minute (300 Kroner bus ride into Stockholm)?
Muir to IamMT
11 Mar 171#3
Yeah, Skavsta is in Nykoping, which isn't even the closest major town to Stockholm. It would be like having a London Northampton airport.
For £34 each way maybe you'd still want to do it, just bear that in mind.
IamMT
11 Mar 17#4
Is Northampton really that bad as Skavsta isn't a place I can imagine anyone intentionally visiting? And when you add in the cost of the bus & the 3 hour return 'shuttle' - it's not £34 - which will probably get you a pint in Stockholm itself...
No it's not!
Using your link it's 556kr for 2 adults return which is just over £50.
I've done the trip, there' s no cheaper option.
rachelandgromit
11 Mar 17#7
Yes, exactly around £12pp each way. Google maps suggest it's a 1hr 15 minute journey each way.
IamMT
11 Mar 17#8
I'd expect you to use the true cost rather than a hypothetical one way trip for one person on a deal for two people flying from the UK & back.
IamMT
12 Mar 17#9
Flights now £ 93.96
niron_ev
15 Mar 171#10
have a pint and chill MT.....
IamMT to niron_ev
15 Mar 171#13
If you're buying!
credington
15 Mar 17#11
Have you seen the violence going on in Stockholm these days? No thanks.
wh431
15 Mar 17#12
I just got back from Stockholm last week and saw no violence. Not even many refugees around the city. Its has a nice water front setting and must be nice in proper summer.
wildecat to wh431
2 Apr 17#14
Gamla Stan (and most of the city centre) is lovely all year round.
Sweden isn't cheap (avoid spirits/cocktails as they are taxed most heavily)
Pressbyran sell a decent coffee and snack for around £2.
As with anywhere, touristy places (e.g. Gamla Stan) are more expensive but there is always Lidl or McDonalds in a crunch.
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I've picked a boat accommodation, the MS Birger Jarl which is on Sodermalm which is easily connected with other parts of Stockholm via Slussen metro. There are plenty of good restaurants and bars nearby and it's easy to get around Stockholm. The Vasa museum is well worth a visit and certainly "take a chance" on the Abba museum (see what I did there)!!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g189852-d4737376-r380233528-M_S_Birger_Jarl_Hostel_Hotel-Stockholm.html
The boat accommodation has private bathrooms and includes breakfast too which is a great deal as food can be quite expensive in Sweden.
Details
Book 2 nights on the MS Birger using code AFFVC0317 £88.74 http://ebookers.com
Book 2 return flights £67.96 http://ryanair.com
Total £156.70/£78.35pp
+ Transfers: 556kr for 2 adults return which is just over £50.
- IamMT
Flights now £ 93.96
- IamMT
14 comments
For £34 each way maybe you'd still want to do it, just bear that in mind.
Using your link it's 556kr for 2 adults return which is just over £50.
I've done the trip, there' s no cheaper option.
Sweden isn't cheap (avoid spirits/cocktails as they are taxed most heavily)
Pressbyran sell a decent coffee and snack for around £2.
As with anywhere, touristy places (e.g. Gamla Stan) are more expensive but there is always Lidl or McDonalds in a crunch.