Solo Female Travel in Stockholm

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I felt very safe as a solo female traveller in Stockholm. Highly recommend the Abba museum and fotografiska. The vasa museum was also excellent. Also the Bageri on the river was amazing but basically anywhere you can get cardamom buns is a win. In general I loved Stockholm and literally left wanting to move there!

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Stockholm is such a fantastic city. If you love museums, nature, culture, that’s your place. I’ve been there during the winter so it was a hard weather for a Brazilian but I’ve got by!

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I was in Stockholm a month ago for 4 days. I didn't find it expensive, as I was told, but I was also there off-season. I stayed in the city center and went everywhere on foot. I used the Viator app to book a bundle of museum offers and a walking tour of the old town. I spent a little less than 600 dollars on the hotel, food, walking tour, five museums, boat trip, and a shuttle bus to and from the airport. English was prevalent everywhere and everyone spoke it.

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Stockholm was my first solo trip abroad and I believe it's a great place for a first solo journey. I was there for 3 nights, I felt very safe, and everything went smoothly. I walked quite a lot of kilometers, as there was always something that caught my attention and I couldn't get enough of it.

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I felt completely safe and everybody was helpful and friendly. I can clearly recommend the city, also for solo travelling. As student you can get many discounts in museums, which is perfect if you want to educate your self a bit on your trip. You must know everything is quite expensive in this city.

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I recommend this city to all vintage lovers, to those who seek safe and clean places. The urban planning is great, looks ideal on every photo, restaurant are vegan friendly, the fika is a must-do experience!

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I was there alone for a few days during the summer. I took a free guided tour, which was very good. The museums were simply amazing - Vasa, the Royal Armoury, Abba, Fotografiska, the Nobel Prize, National Museum. As for food, I recommend the meatballs. I also spent a day at the Yasuragi Spa, which was amazing.

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I discovered that Stockholm is modern and progressive, while still respecting its history. The architecture is stunning, and the city itself is huge. Despite its size, I feel safe walking alone at night, thanks to well-lit streets and the presence of people of all ages. If Stockholm is on your travel list, I highly recommend a visit.

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I went there on a solitary trip and I had a great time. There is a lot to see, everyone speaks English, people were very nice and polite, the metro and bus system is easy to use. I had a lot of cash with me, but they mainly use credit cards for most things. I was alone until midnight and I never felt scared or threatened.

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I went there alone last year for 3 nights and it was wonderful. I felt very safe, and the place itself was beautiful. One day, I took a free guided walk, another day I visited the Vasa Museum, and then I just explored Gamla stan and the area around my hostel. I would like to go back.

How to save money in Stockholm, Sweden ☕️ 1. Always catch the train/bus when going places unless you’re many people, in which case sharing an Uber or taxi is almost the same cost. The transport system in Stockholm is easily navigated with the “SL” app. That being said, Stockholm is a great city to put on some comfortable shoes in and simply reaching your destination by foot. 2. When buying anything food or drink wise, go to grocery stores such as Willy’s, ICA and Coop instead of 7/11 or Pressbyrån (!!). The same drink can be half the price in grocery stores. 3. Sometimes buying takeaway food is cheaper than eating at the restaurant, especially at lunch time - Tokyo Diner (my absolute favourite sushi restaurant located in Hötorgshallen in central Stockholm) is a good example of this. Just order the food and make it a picnic in the beautiful park of Humlegården!

I live in Stockholm and these are my recommendations. If you want to see beautiful views, Skinnarviksberget (Zinkensdam metro station) is really amazing. Stockholm is very pedestrian-friendly. You can start in Vasastan and walk all the way to Södermalm through Gamla Stan, you'll see a lot. When it comes to food, there are many restaurants. Nice, cheap bars are Ölstugan and International Bar. Lastly, go for fika as often as you can. Find a charming cafe or a place called konditori in Swedish, and you'll find there delicious pastries and coffee. Some of my favorite traditional places in Stockholm are Vete Katten and Café Retorno. Södermalm also has many cool, more modern cafes with iced coffee and other things.

Södermalm is a cool and "trendy" part of Stockholm. Great bars and cool places to eat, wonderful vintage clothing stores and charming little shops, it's also nice to just walk around here! "Östermalm" is a more refined part of the city, with beautiful buildings, nice shops and charming restaurants. A bit more expensive though. Old Town is small, but definitely worth visiting. Skansen is cool if you want to see animals like moose, bears, and other cool Swedish creatures. We have a lot of museums. My favorite is the photography museum. If you want to admire a beautiful view of Stockholm, don't miss Skinnarviksberget, or the viewpoint on Långholmen. A wonderful spot for sunset and very popular among the locals. Djurgården is beautiful for a walk, as is Långholmen. Stockholm is very beautiful for walking and exploring parks etc. The subway and bus system here is so good that you can get everywhere with it, and renting scooters, which are simply parked on the streets, is a good way to get around for a small fee if you're tired of long distances.

Go to Skansen (there's a beautiful walk there from the subway/train/center of Stockholm), don't take the bus or tram. You need to go there when it's not raining, the view is incredible when the sun sets from Centralbron and Södermälarstrand (a hill/cliff in Södermalm). You should eat at Pinchos, they have a really cool concept and great food (they have several locations in Stockholm). Gamla Stan (old town), I wouldn't recommend buying anything there, as it's a tourist trap and everything is overpriced. Don't look too tourist-like, because there are (supposedly) lots of thieves there, though I have never encountered any in my 19 years in Stockholm. You should buy cinnamon rolls (kanelbullar), preferably baked in an oven, my favourite place is Fabrique at Sergelgången (near Sergels Torg 'T-centralen' under the Gallerian shopping center). If you like museums and art, I would recommend Fotografiska in Södermalm, near Slussen. They are open late, so I would go there after dark when there's nothing else to do. Don't go to the Vasamuseet or Gröna Lund.