A QUICK TRIP TO STOCKHOLM

After a very fun and productive week in New York (see here) filled with meetings and meetups, I decided to travel to Stockholm! Why Stockholm? Well, my husband and I wanted to spend a vacation soon, so we wanted to visit a walkable European city to explore for a few days. There were three criteria. One is that neither of us had to be a place we hadn’t visited before. Secondly, we needed cool weather. And the third one had to be a direct flight from NYC. After narrowing down to a few options, we landed in Stockholm…

Accommodation

I usually don’t enjoy staying in multiple hotels when traveling to one place. But given that we wanted to pack light (a kind of 🙂) and explore as much as possible, we thought the hotel switch would broaden our experience. In the end we landed at two hotels. ETTHEM and STADSHOTELL.

ett hem

I’ve heard rave reviews ett hemthe boutique hotel in Ostermalm, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Our experience was incredible. The property spreads across two townhouses and is full of Scandinavian art and design. The staff and guests share all of the same spaces, making it very social and communal. You can even step into the kitchen, make cocktails at the bar, or keep records in the living room. It’s like staying at a friend’s house! All the general spaces are designed perfectly while feeling warm and attractive. All the small details are magical and make this hotel a completely unique experience.

Stud Chotelle

This hotel is brand new. Honestly, I didn’t hear much about it. I wanted to spend a few days exploring Stockholm’s Seedormalm district, but first came across a hotel restaurant. After some brief research on the property itself, we decided to book a stay. Stud Chotelle It is located in an incredible 19th century residence, listed as a national historic site. All the details are very dreamy. A large front courtyard cafe, a formal chapel became a dining room, and a reflection on the building’s rich history. Big Bonus: It only opened five months ago, so everything felt so new!

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National Mussim – We explored a rainy afternoon National MussimIt is housed in a groundbreaking building overlooking the water towards the royal palace. The museum opened in 1866 and features incredible works of painting, sculpture and design from the 1500s to the 1900s.

Svenskt Tenn – This 100 year old interior design company has one of the most magical shops I’ve ever visited. The interior is bold, colorful and wonderful. I picked up some gifts for my family and friends! Please check it here.

cfhill – We stopped by this independent international art space in Ridolgatan, next to the Army Museum in central Stockholm. I wanted to check out Alexandre Diop & Keith Haring With Puer Veritas It was on display and was not disappointed! You can read more about the space here.

Nitty Gritty – We didn’t do a lot of shopping on this trip, but I made an exception for nuclear weapons. This independent, multi-brand retailer has an incredible showroom in Södermalm. I got a cropped black denim jacket from Lemer. They have it too Online Shop.

Monterius Wagen – This picturesque quarter mile walk from Södermalm offers charming houses on one side and unparalleled views of Stockholm City Hall and Riderholman on the other. After a walk we stopped by Bishop’s weapona charming British pub, for a pint of course!

Garmastan – The Old Town (Galmustan) is the original city centre of Stockholm. It is packed with cobblestone streets, narrow alleys and charming meeting plazas. Lots of cafes, restaurants, galleries, etc. We spent hours exploring this cute area! It can be very crowded so it’s best to avoid the weekend early if possible.

Security guard changes – We were lucky enough to catch the Royal Guard Ceremony! This military marching band and parade marches ceremonially from the south side of the Royal Palace to the south side of the Army Museum every day during the summer. Please see more here.

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Quick overview anywhere, eating and sipping in Stockholm…

Brasserie Astoria – This classic brasserie of the Nyve Logotan of Ostermalm is located in a beautiful old venue that was a film. It is a Frantzén Group restaurant (Bjorn Frantzén is the only chef in the world with three Michelin 3-star restaurants). For lunch, we shared a white pizza with the Hamachi Kurds!

rich -This waist brasserie with a Swedish/French menu was highly recommended by almost everyone we spoke to. It is located in the city centre, just off Beretzi Park. Those watching were as good as fresh food!

Mahalo -This plant-based cafe was perfect for a casual lunch. Make big salads, grain bowls and fresh smoothies all with sustainable ingredients. Perfect to take away!

ett hem – On our second night at Ett Hem we enjoyed an incredible 7 course meal prepared by the chef at home. The hotel welcomes outside guests to the restaurant for dinner. Therefore, even if you are not staying in real estate, we highly recommend eating on-site.

Stadshotell Bistro / Bar – We enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Bistro at Stadshotell. Here, the menu changes daily, highlighting the best of the season. The open kitchen concept was very appealing. After dinner we had a cocktail at the bar.

ÖSTERMALMS Market Hall – This classic market hall has been an institution of Central Stockholm since 1888 and has been recognized as one of the best food halls in the world. The various vendors and counters are packed with fish, cheese, sweets and traditional delicacies. The space is incredibly beautiful and you won’t miss it! It could be quite crowded, so we chose to visit mid-week at a strange time to avoid the masses.

Cafe Niza – We had a lovely meal at Cafe Niza in Sodermalm. This neighborhood bistro serves a mix of French and Italian cuisine and is known for its shared plates. They also have a cute wine bar next to it called Cave Niza, but sadly it wasn’t open during our visit.

800 Grade Pizza – We stopped by this slice shop and asked for a quick lunch fix. It was amazing!

Café Cuvee – Another classic bistro from Central Seedor Malm! We had the perfect window seating on our last night in Stockholm. The restaurant was charming and relaxing. Great cheese!

Burningja – We’ve been reading quite a bit about Stockholm’s natural wine scene, and two spots continued to appear on almost every list. It’s Burninja and Alba. We had a lovely time sitting at the bar with Ninja Tasting Funky Red Blend. The space is located in the Sopho area of ​​Sodermalm – we loved the area!

Alba Vimber – Another cozy wine bar from Sopho! Wall holes, great hip hop music, and many interesting natural wines that change week after week.

Drop Coffee – Finally, coffee! Drop is an independent, specialized coffee roaster and cafe just a few blocks from Stadshotell. We loved it!