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) |
|---|---|
 | 45.41 - 69.10 |
| 48.77 - 100.30 |
| 52.12 - 144.13 |
| 76.01 - 202.37 |
| 148.08 - 232.48 |
Castle House Inn Doubles from €126/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Stockholm |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 17.77 - 33.56 |
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 | 15.79 7.90 |
| 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 | 21.72 |
| Vasa Museum | This popular museum's main attraction is a well-preserved 17th Century ship. | adults | 18.76 |
| ABBA The Museum | After years of planning this museum dedicated to Sweden's most famous musical export is open. | adults child with adult | 27.64 10.86 |
| 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. | 4.44 - 7.40 |
| Budget lunch | Many casual restaurants have a daily lunch offer that is a pretty good deal. | 6.42 - 10.86 |
| Budget dinner | Meals at nicer restaurants will cost more than this. Smorgasbords are common in Stockholm and often within this range. | 8.88 - 14.81 |
| Beer (pint) | Beer, even in local bars, is expensive in Stockholm, and at clubs and nice restaurants it's outrageous. | 5.43 - 7.90 |
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| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from ARN airport to city center | 47.58 - 51.33 |
| Express train from ARN to city center | 27.64 |
| Express bus from ARN to city center | 9.77 - 12.04 |
| 3km taxi ride in Stockholm | 7.11 - 12.83 |
| Subway ride in Stockholm | 3.75 - 7.11 |
| All-day travelcard for public transport | 11.85 |