A&Be Hotel, Stockholm

Advantages: Beautiful City, easy to get around, most people speak English
Disadvantages: can be rather expensive

...I lived in Stockholm for 2 1/2 years, and although I am English, my family and I found living there a lot easier than other foreign countries which have been graced by us. If you plan to go on Holiday in Stockholm, then I can say, wise choice! Its a beautiful city with a lot of culture. But there are perhaps a few useful points that would be helpful to know, from my knowledge of living there. Firstly, take a lot of money. The currency is Swedish Kroner, and things are expensive in Stockholm, compared to countries such as England or the USA. There are a wide range of hotels to stay in. Such as the Sheraton, or the Embassy. However I would check each one out first, as prices vary. There are many things to see and do in Stockholm, however they vary from each season. It tends to be extremely cold in winter time, with snow often arriving... Read review

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Advantages: innovative
Disadvantages: expensive

...IF you are in Stockholm for shopping, you HAVE to go to NK department store. THis is the equivalent of Harrods in London. The store is packed with all the Swedish designer clothes and I found when they are on sale the brand 'Miu Miu' and 'Prada' are cheaper than in England Also H & M the high street chain store are much bigger and cheaper in Stockholm. For cosmetics, there's Face Stockholm and if you are going to ship things back home or going with a car, definitly should try to buy furnitures. The Swedish designs are just so hip and chic. Also I found food and alcohol are very expensive in Stockholm so may be buying food from a supermarket is a good idea in order to safe up.... Read review

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Advantages: LOTS to do
Disadvantages: pit expencive

...Stockholm has been capital for swedish since 13th century, and still today is home for over 760 000 people and Stockholms urban areas population is over 1.2 milj. people. Stockholm is situated east coast of Sweden. Typical temptures during year are: winter: -5 to +3 C summer: +20 to + 27C Old part of city is "Gamla Stan" (Old town) and it still got its original medieval street net from 13th century. Specially from "Gamla Stan" you can found wonderful restaurants and bars and small gift and antique shops. Stockholm is full of different museums. My favorite is Vasa Museum what is now with the reconstruction of the missing parts of the Vasa Ship. GO TO SEE BEFORE IS GONE!!!! (Ship was over 400 yr's old, if I remember right and smell in museum was...welll not nicest ever but ship was stunning... Read review

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