Hotel Haga Kristineberg, Stockholm

Advantages: smallish, friendly and nice
Disadvantages: I have noticed a rise in violent crime

...hotels in the town centre, but there are also cheaper ones as well as youth hostels in the area and a few very good camp sites for caravans and tents. There are several interesting places to go in the town centre. Apart from the places already mentioned there is a good Museum of Art, a new Opera House, the Concert Hall, home of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the market stalls at Saluhallen and a daily fish market for seafood lovers, Feskekyrkan. There are many pubs, clubs, cinemas and concert halls (most touring bands coming to Seden play in Stockholm as well as in Gothenburg). In the harbour there is an old fort, Alvsborgs Fastning, that you can go to by boat from Lilla Brommen. It was built in the 17th century when it was feared that the Danes would attack, later it was used as a prison. It is an interesting place to go... Read review

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Advantages: excellent transport system, loads to see and do
Disadvantages: quite pricey

...We went to stockholm just before christmas, great time to go, we had the snow we wanted, but unlike Britain, stockholm did not grind to a halt! We got to the country very cheaply, we took advantage of ryan air's deals and flew for a penny both ways. Our hotel was an equivalent to a travel lodge in style, but we got excellent service. We were also give passes which gave us free entry into many museums, free tram and train journeys and some boat cruises. These were called metro passes (i think) you can look for them on the net. The city was beautiful, loads of pubs and nightlife. Everything was so clean and fresh. The christmas markets were lovely. The only downside was the cost of eating and drinking, unknown to us before we went the gov charges 25% tax on top of everything you buy, like vat but added on top of your final bill. Would... Read review

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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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