After a really enjoyable and productive week in NYC (learn extra right here) stuffed with conferences and meet ups, we determined to make a journey to Stockholm! Why Stockholm? Nicely, my husband and I wished a fast getaway and have been hoping to go to a walkable European metropolis to probe for a number of days. We had three standards. One, it needed to be a spot that neither of us had visited earlier than. Two, it needed to have cooler climate. And three, it needed to be a direct flight from NYC. After narrowing it down to a couple choices, we landed on Stockholm…
ACCOMMODATIONS
I don’t sometimes take pleasure in staying at a number of motels when touring to at least one location. However, provided that we packed gentle (type of 🙂) and wished to discover as a lot as potential, we thought a lodge swap would broaden our expertise. In the end we landed on two motels – Ett Hem and Stadshotell.
ETT HEM
I had heard rave critiques about Ett Hem, a boutique lodge in Ostermalm, and it actually didn’t disappoint. Our expertise was unbelievable. The property is unfold throughout two townhouses and stuffed with Scandinavian artwork and design all through. Workers and company share all the identical areas, making it very social and communal. You possibly can stroll into the kitchen, make your self a cocktail within the bar, and even placed on a file in the lounge. It’s virtually like staying at a pal’s home! The entire frequent areas are impeccably designed whereas feeling heat and alluring. The entire small particulars are magical and make this lodge a unique expertise.
STADSHOTELL
This lodge is model new, and to be sincere, we hadn’t heard all that a lot about it. We knew we wished to spend a number of days exploring the Södermalm neighborhood of Stockholm and first got here throughout the restaurant on the lodge. After some fast analysis on the property itself we determined to guide a keep. The Stadshotell is situated in an unbelievable nineteenth century residence that’s listed as a nationwide historic website. The main points are all so dreamy: a big entrance courtyard cafe, a proper chapel turned eating room, and reflections of the constructing’s wealthy historical past all through. Large bonus: it was it simply opened lower than 5 months in the past so all the things felt so NEW!
EXPLORATIONS
Nationalmuseum – We spent one wet afternoon exploring the Nationalmuseum, which is housed in a landmark constructing overlooking the water again in direction of The Royal Palace. The museum opened in 1866 and options unbelievable works in portray, sculpture, and design from the 1500s to the 1900s.
Svenskt Tenn – This 100 yr outdated inside design firm has one of the vital magical shops I’ve ever visited. The interiors are daring and colourful and great. We picked up a number of items for household and buddies! Test it out right here.
CFHILL – We stopped by this impartial worldwide artwork house situated on Riddargatan subsequent to The Military Museum in central Stockholm. We wished to take a look at the Alexandre Diop & Keith Haring In Puer Veritas exhibit and it didn’t disappoint! You possibly can learn extra concerning the house right here.
Nitty Gritty – We didn’t do a ton of procuring on this journey, however I did make an exception for Nitty Gritty. This impartial multi-brand retailer has an unbelievable showroom in Södermalm. I picked up a cropped black denim jacket from Lemaire. In addition they have a web based store.
Monteliusvägen – This picturesque quarter-mile strolling path in Södermalm options charming homes on one facet and unparalleled views of Stockholm Metropolis Corridor and Riddarholmen on the opposite. After our stroll, we dropped into The Bishops Arms, a captivating British Pub, for a effectively deserved pint!
Galma Stan – Previous City (Galma Stan) is Stockholm’s authentic metropolis middle. It’s full of cobblestone streets, slender alleyways, and charming assembly squares. Tons of cafés, eating places, galleries, and extra. We spent hours exploring this cute space! It will probably get very crowded so I might advocate going early and avoiding weekends if potential.
Altering of the Guard – We have been lucky sufficient to catch The Royal Guards Ceremony! This navy marching band and parade ceremoniously march from The Military Museum to the south facet of The Royal Palace daily in the course of the summer time. You possibly can be taught extra right here.
PROVISIONS
A fast rundown of in every single place we ate and sipped in Stockholm…
Brasserie Astoria – This basic brasserie on Nybrogotan in Östermalm is situated in a lovely outdated venue that was a cinema. It’s a Frantzén Group restaurant (Bjorn Frantzén is the one chef on this planet with three Michelin three-star eating places). For lunch we shared hamachi crudo and a white pizza!
Riche – This hip brasserie with a Swedish/French menu got here extremely really helpful by nearly everybody we spoke to. It’s situated simply off Berlezi Park within the metropolis middle. The individuals watching was simply nearly as good because the contemporary meals!
Mahalo – This plant based mostly cafe was good for an informal lunch. Suppose large salads, grain bowls, and contemporary smoothies all made with sustainable elements. Nice for take away too!
Ett Hem – Our second night time at Ett Hem we loved an unbelievable seven course meal ready by the cooks of the home. The lodge welcomes exterior company to the restaurant for dinner, so even in case you are not staying on property, I extremely advocate eating on website.
Stadshotell Bistro / Bar – We loved a stunning meal on the Bistro at Stadshotell, the place the menu modifications every day and highlights the very best of the season. The open kitchen idea was so inviting. After dinner we had cocktails on the bar.
Östermalms Market Corridor – This basic market corridor has been an establishment in central Stockholm since 1888 and is acknowledged as among the finest meals halls on this planet. The totally different distributors and counters are full of fish, cheese, sweets, and conventional delicacies. The house is extremely lovely and to not be missed! As it might probably get fairly crowded we opted to go to midweek at an odd hour to keep away from the plenty.
Cafe Nizza – We had a stunning meal at Café Nizza in Södermalm. This neighborhood bistro serves a mixture of French and Italian delicacies and is thought for his or her shared plates. In addition they have a cute wine bar subsequent door known as Cave Nizza, however sadly it was not open throughout our go to.
800 Grader Pizza – We stopped into this slice store for a fast lunch repair. It was improbable!
Café Cuvee – One other basic bistro in central Södermalm! We had an ideal window seat on our closing night time in Stockholm. The restaurant was charming and stress-free, simply what we have been in search of. Nice cheese!
Bar Ninja – We had been studying fairly a bit about Stockholm’s pure wine scene and two spots stored showing on practically each listing – Bar Ninja and Alba. We had a stunning time sitting on the Bar at Ninja tasting funky purple blends. The house is within the SoFo neighborhood in Södermalm – we liked this space!
Alba Vinbar – One other cozy wine bar in SoFo! A gap within the wall really feel, nice hip hop music, and plenty of fascinating pure wines that change weekly.
Drop Espresso – Final however not least, espresso! Drop is an impartial specialty espresso roastery and café just some blocks from the Stadshotell. We liked it!
