Shopping in Stockholm
If you're thinking about Christmas shopping, the variety and extent available in Stockholm is unbeatable. There’s something for all tastes, styles and budgets here. We'd like to share some of what we know with you, guide you through Stockholm's shopping streets and let you know which hotels are nearby.
Christmas shopping in Stockholm
Stockholm sparkles at Christmas time! Christmas spirit is everywhere. The red carpet is rolled out on Biblioteksgatan and lights illuminate the city. Don't miss a trip to NK to see their legendary Christmas window display, which has a new theme each year. Walk through the doors and marvel at the enormous Christmas tree which spans several floors. Stroll to the Old Town and experience the live Advent calendar which opens a new window every day at 18:15 somewhere in the Old Town, from 1-24 December.
You shouldn't miss any of Stockholm's Christmas markets either. Both Skansen and the Old Town offer popular and busy Christmas markets. Shop for genuine handicrafts, high quality sausages, ceramics, wool and leather products. Enjoy hot mulled wine, gingerbread and saffron buns whilst you stroll around the market stalls steeped in traditional atmosphere.
If you prefer to do all your shopping in the same spot, there are many shopping centres and department stores both inside and outside the city. We have compiled a list of a few of our favourite shopping centres here.
Shopping streets in Stockholm
Individual style and budget play a big part in planning a shopping trip. We think the following 3 areas offer shopping for everyone depending on what you’re looking for:
Trendy and vintage
If you like discovering smaller shops and unique designers, or exploring well-assorted vintage shops, don't miss a visit to SoFo on Sodermalm in Stockholm. While on Soder, you also shouldn’t miss out on a stroll along charming Gotgatsbacken. Our closest hotel is Scandic Malmen, located just a block or so from the heart of SoFo.
Hotels close to trendy shopping:
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Scandic Malmen |
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Scandic Sjöfartshotellet |
Exclusive design
If you like high-end fashion by famous designers and fashion houses, we recommend Sturegallerian, Biblioteksgatan, Birger Jarlsgatan and NK. You'll find everything here from Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs to Acne, Filippa K and Hope.
Hotels close to exclusive shopping:
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Scandic Anglais |
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Scandic Park |
Value for money
If you're looking for fashionable and trendy clothes at affordable prices, you should head to the city and Drottninggatan. You'll find many of the big chain stores here, such as Zara, Indiska, Lindex and several HM shops with different focus.
Hotels close to affordable shopping:
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Scandic Grand Central Kungsgatan 70 |
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Haymarket by Scandic |
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Scandic No 53 |
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Scandic Klara |
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Scandic Norra Bantorget |
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Scandic Continental |