Best hotels to stay in Stockholm
Exploring Stockholm, Sweden's dynamic capital, promises a blend of history, architecture, and vibrant culture.When planning a trip to the city, choosing the perfect accommodation can significantly enhance your experience. Whether you're drawn to historic landmarks or trendy boutique hotels, the city offers accommodations as varied as its attractions. Discover our pick of hotels, each with their own distinct character that will ensure an unforgettable stay in Stockholm.
Ett Hem
Attic Suite at Ett Hem.
#FLODown: Nestled in a tranquil neighbourhood of Stockholm, Ett Hem is a quintessential example of Scandinavian elegance and charm. Originally constructed as a private residence in 1910, this Arts and Crafts building has been meticulously transformed into a boutique hotel that exudes warmth and sophistication. Renowned interior designer Ilse Crawford has masterfully combined traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design elements, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. At Ett Hem, you’re sure to experience personalised service, attention to detail, and understated luxury. We recommend trying their chef’s tasting menu for an exquisite dining experience.
Price: from £310 per night Book now. Instagram: @etthemstockholm
NOFO Hotel
NOFO Hotel Stockholm.
#FLODown: Embracing the spirit of global exploration, NOFO Hotel invites guests on a journey of discovery through its eclectic design and ambiance. Located in the heart of Stockholm, this boutique hotel boasts 109 uniquely decorated rooms, each inspired by different travel destinations around the world. From the vibrant colours of uptown New York to the minimalist elegance of Scandinavian design, every corner of NOFO Hotel tells a story, creating a dynamic and immersive environment to enjoy. Whether you're indulging in a delicious meal at the hotel's restaurant or relaxing in the charming courtyard garden, you'll find that NOFO Hotel offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary, making it the perfect base for exploring all that Stockholm has to offer.
Price: from £125 per night. Book now. Instagram: @nofohotel
Miss Clara
MissClara Rooms. Superior Corner. Photo by Beatrice Graalheim.
#FLODown: Housed within a stunning Art Nouveau building in the city centre, Miss Clara by Nobis is a sanctuary of style and sophistication. Named after Clara Stromberg, the headmistress who once presided over the building's school, this boutique hotel pays homage to its historic roots while embracing modern luxury. From the moment you step into the elegant lobby, you'll be greeted by a sense of warmth and hospitality that is synonymous with Swedish charm.
Price: Starting from £230 per night Book now. Instagram: @missclarahotel.
Art in Stockholm
Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stockholm's art and culture scene is vibrant, offering a range of museums catering to different interests, from royal history to contemporary art. Our guide helps you explore essential cultural establishments, ensuring a fulfilling experience during your visit to the city.
Click here to learn more and plan your itinerary.
In Provence, there are wine estates, hotels and places you visit simply for the landscape. Château La Coste manages to be all three, and considerably more. Set among vineyards and woodland just outside Aix-en-Provence…
Following a quieter August, London’s autumn art season gets underway in September with an exciting and inventive mix of exhibitions, from major surveys and new commissions to ambitious presentations by some of the most influential artists working today…
The season gets under way in September with the London Design Festival and Totally Thames, before Frieze week brings galleries, collectors and artists to the capital in October. Alongside these major events, venues including the National Theatre, the Old Vic and the Design Museum will stage…
Here are the literary festivals in London worth putting in your diary for autumn 2026, including dates, locations, ticket prices and where to book…
Charlie Dilworth is the Head Chef at Silva, where he brings together seasonal, ingredient-led cooking with Mediterranean influences, while adding his own distinctive flair. Originally from Kent, Charlie’s route into professional kitchens was somewhat unexpected…
London is having a particularly good year for photography. Across the city, exhibitions are bringing together intimate portraits, vivid street photography, documentary images and bold new approaches to the medium…
London’s art scene comes back to life in September, with galleries and museums reopening their doors to a packed programme of exhibitions. The months ahead bring major shows exploring everything from the cultural energy of the 1990s to questions of identity, memory, politics and justice, alongside ambitious new commissions…
August is a great time to explore London’s dining scene, with new openings, seasonal menus and summer terraces offering plenty of reasons to book a table. From Georgian cuisine and Japanese handrolls to rooftop dining, Mediterranean-inspired barbecue and some of the city’s best seasonal British cooking, we’ve rounded up eight restaurants worth visiting this month…
Fozia Ismail is a British Somali artist, founder of Arawelo Eats, and co-founder of dhaqan collective. Working across food, sound, textiles and found objects, her practice explores migration, memory, climate, identity and diasporic knowledge…
Duchy is a Shoreditch restaurant which opened last year on the former site of Michelin-starred Leroy. The restaurant was founded by Alex Grant and chef Simon Shand who both previously worked at Leroy before opening the impossibly charming Duchy together…
Morchella (meaning ‘morel’ in Spanish) is a modern Mediterranean restaurant located just off Exmouth Market, surrounded by an abundance of dining options and just a stone’s throw from Sadler’s Wells. It’s a buzzing area loved by locals and well worth travelling to, yet surprisingly little known by tourists…
Heading to Europe this summer? Make time for its museums, too. Beyond the beaches and city breaks, there’s plenty to discover, from blockbuster retrospectives and ambitious new commissions to acclaimed touring exhibitions…
Some exhibitions are admired. Others are experienced. Beyond Bedlam belongs firmly to the latter. Richard Dadd’s story is one of the most tragic and compelling in British art. A gifted young painter, he travelled through Greece, Turkey, Syria and Egypt…
Nestled in the heart of New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s current exhibition, The Face of Life: Modern Portraits, features 80 portraits that capture the rapid transformations and shifting identities of the 20th century. The exhibited artists include Marsden Hartley, Gino Severini, Otto Dix, Max Beckmann, Leonora Carrington, Elizabeth Catlett, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, René Magritte, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, and others…
Pierre Huyghe at the Fondation Beyeler, Switzerland, is on view until 13 September 2026…
Hospital Rooms is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a special public sale of limited-edition contemporary art posters, with funds supporting the charity’s work transforming NHS mental health hospitals across the UK. The 10 Posters for 10 Years campaign features artwork created by some of the world’s leading contemporary artists, including Jeremy Deller, Antony Gormley, Beatriz Milhazes, Yinka Shonibare, Anish Kapoor, and Grayson Perry…
Jemma Appleby has been announced as the winner of the prestigious £35,000 Charles Wollaston Award at the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition 2026…
Gallery view of the Summer Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts.Photo: © David Parry/ Royal Academy of Arts
FLO London spoke with Chris McCabe, Head of the National Poetry Library and the programmer behind many of the festival's events, to hear his thoughts on the evolution of poetry, platforming young poets, and celebrating the life and legacy of poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
With new openings and seasonal menus across the capital, July is the perfect time to explore London’s restaurant scene. From Italian favourites and Lebanese cooking to Japanese dining and neighbourhood wine bars, here are seven restaurants we think should be on your list this month…
Newly opened in Notting Hill, KINZ is quickly gaining attention for its warm Lebanese hospitality, striking setting in a restored former bank building and, well-executed cooking…
The neighbourhood of Queen’s Park gained a gem of a restaurant when Italian restaurant Casa Felicia opened in October 2025 on the bustling Salusbury Road, the main artery of this delightful neighbourhood.
Lucy Ash is a British-Canadian artist whose work is concerned with creating visibility and shifting perception of the LGBTIQ+ community. Lucy’s practice is to develop a series of paintings at a time, enabling an in-depth exploration around specific themes…
London enters a peak season of cultural activity in July , with festivals, live music, sport, exhibitions and outdoor events taking place across the capital…
A major exhibition of British sculptor Lynn Chadwick has opened at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Presenting over 30 works, this is the largest show of the artist in over two decades. It has been curated by Pangolin London and we speak with Gallery Director Polly Bielecka to learn more…
The Courtauld Gallery, opens the first exhibition devoted to Barbara Hepworth’s lifelong fascination with colour. Alexandra reviews the landmark show…
James Turrell’s largest Skyspace ever created within a museum has opened at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Aarhus, Denmark…
Every summer, Shakespeare in the Squares embarks on a tour of London’s garden squares to bring one of the Bard’s iconic plays to life. Now in its tenth year, its 2026 production of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ is a joyful celebration of music, storytelling and community…
Zurich Art Weekend returns from 12–14 June 2026, bringing together more than 70 museums, galleries, foundations and independent art spaces across the city…
Bring back the 90s with this bold Nsubra scrunchie!