For the best in Stockholm accommodation, enjoy luxury from USD$283.00 at the First Hotel Reisen Stockholm, located at 12 Skeppsbron Stockholm 11130.

International standard rooms with service is available from USD$96.00 at the Park Inn Hotel Haninge, which can be found at 3 Rudsjoterrassen Haninge 13640.

For travellers seeking a balance of comfort and value for money, accommodation starts at USD$65.00 for a room at the Best Western Mornington Hotel Bromma, conveniently situated at Norrbyvägen 30 168 69 Bromma.

And for just USD$88.00, discerning visitors looking for budget accommodation can base themselves at the Vanadis Hotel & Bath Stockholm which is located at 142 Sveavagen Stockholm 113 46.

Lastly, for the family or group travellers you may prefer a Stockholm apartment, starting from USD$124.00 at the Stay At Hotel Apartment Kista Stockholm, 34/38 Danmarksgatan Kista Stockholm 164 53.

Stockholm in Review

Visitors have often called Stockholm one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. Located on the east coast of Sweden, Stockholm is made up of 14 islands connected by bridges where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Formerly labelled the European City of Culture, there are plenty of buildings to visit such as the House of Parliament and the Royal Stables which present a fine collection of carriages and live shows with magnificent horses. In Old Town, medieval Sweden comes to life on cobbled streets and through more splendid buildings. Other cultural attractions include the Royal Palace Drottningholm, Birka and Hovgården/Skogskyrkogården, three UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Particularly enjoyable during the summer months when the weather is perfect for ferry rides along the islands, Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theatres, sights, attractions and events, whether your interest lies in history, art, opera, modern dance, traditional handicraft, contemporary design or virtually anything else.

Stockholm is a major international city with great shopping opportunities, quality eateries in abundance, fabulous standard hotels, an internationally renowned club and music scene and a vibrant cultural life all surrounded by sheer natural beauty. The atmosphere seems calmer and more relaxed compared to other capital cities and makes Stockholm the perfect destination for a cultural city break.

- From our editor A.Steenbhom – United States