10 ways TO visit STOCKHOLM ON A budget plan

Last Updated: 12/06/19 | December 6th, 2019

Stockholm. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. I love its historical architecture, the natural appeal of the archipelago, as well as the lovely people that call the city home.

Throw in lots of parks, delicious cafés, as well as a fun nightlife as well as you’ve got the recipe for one of the greatest destinations in the world.

In fact, I love the city so much I even tried to step there!

Over the years, I’ve developed a great network of friends in Stockholm as well as I’ve been there so much I feel like I know it like a local. If Stockholm didn’t suffer from arctic wintertime conditions (OK, a minor exaggeration), it would be the most best city in the world.

A lot of travelers skip checking out Stockholm since it’s expensive. There’s no denying that Stockholm is pricey compared to other cities around Europe.

However, a visit there doesn’t need to break your budget. By following a few basic tips, you can drastically cut your expenses as well as make the city much a lot more affordable.

That doesn’t indicate it will be cheap, however these ideas will absolutely help you keep your budget plan intact as you explore this lovely Scandinavian city.

1. Take a complimentary walking Tour

One of the first things I do when I show up in a new city is take a walking tour. It’s the best way to learn about the city, see the major sights, as well as get your questions answered by a local expert.

Like a lot of major cities in Europe, Stockholm has several complimentary walking excursions available. the best ones are run by complimentary excursion Stockholm who offer excursions of the Old town (Gamla Stan), Södermalm, as well as the newest section of the city. They even have a ghost excursion too.

Tours are offered in English, Spanish, as well as German. Each excursion lasts a couple of hours as well as is complimentary — just be sure to idea your guide at the end!

2. cut Your Food Budget

While grocery costs are comparable to a lot of major cities in the world, eating out in Stockholm is exceptionally expensive. I try to prevent dining out as much as possible as a result. Fortunately, there are are a few ways to lower your food budget plan without missing out.

Cook your own meals – Groceries in Stockholm can expense 500-600 SEK per week, which is a great value when the typical prepared meal is around 125–250 SEK. It’s much less expensive to cook your own food than eat out at restaurants. The least expensive grocery store chains here are Willy’s as well as Lidl.

Most hostels in Stockholm have a kitchen/self-catering facilities (as do apartments on Airbnb). If you plan on cooking, make sure you select accommodation that can facilitiate that.

Avoid sit-down restaurants -If you still want to eat out, try to stick to street food or cuisines like Thai as well as middle Eastern. You can find filling meals for under 75 SEK. You’ll pay better to 200 SEK for a fundamental meal at a restaurant with table service so prevent those as much as possible.

Additionally, skip anything on Drottninggatan (the city’s main shopping street) as well as sit-down restaurants in Gamla Stan. Both are overpriced.

Try the lunch buffets – If you want to eat out at a restaurant, stick to lunch buffets. They normally expense around 120 SEK as well as are the best way to maximize your meal spending.

They’re a popular option with locals so they normally fill up fast. try to show up early to beat the rush. two of the best buffet restaurants in the city are Herman’s as well as Hermitage. They both offer delicious home-cooked meals with tons of variety.

And if you visit Hermitage (in Gamla Stan) head across the street to Naturbageriet. It’s a incredibly affordable bakery with tons of affordable snacks (they have lots of healthy options too).

Refill your water bottle – Bottled water here is expensive — it’s 21 SEK ($2.25 USD) for a bottle! The tap water in the city is safe to drink (it’s one of the cleanest in the world) so bring a reusable water bottle to save yourself some money. You can fill it up easily at a lot of cafes.

3. Take advantage of the complimentary Parks

The parks in Stockholm are free, as well as in the winter, there’s complimentary ice skating. You can likewise wander Gamla Stan as well as Södermalm as well as just take in the city’s beauty. They’re a great place to relax, have a picnic, read, as well as people watch.

My favorite parks in the city are Djurgarden, Langholmen, Gärdet, as well as Ralambshovsparken. They have huge open spaces as well as are good for a number of outdoor activities or lounging around — especially on those long summer days!

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4. Besøk gratis museer

Museer i Stockholm er ikke rimelige, men det er en håndfull som er gratis (eller i det minste tilbyr gratis timer). Her er de beste gratis museene så vel som attraksjoner i byen:

National Museum of Sverige

Museum of Natural History

Museum of Modern Arts

Swedish History Museum

Maritime Museum

Museum of Medieval Stockholm

National Library of Sverige

Etnografimuseet

Sørg for å ta kontakt med det lokale reiselivskontoret for å se om noen form for andre museer bruker gratis timer eller utstillinger. Det er mange gratis kunstutstillinger så vel som arrangementer som kommer til byen, så vel som de vil ha en liste over dem alle. Du kan lære mye mer om disse museene i mine gratis guider til Stockholm.

5. Begrens alkoholforbruket ditt

Alkohol er ikke rimelig i Sverige. Hvis du vil ødelegge budsjettet, drikk. Hvis du vil få pengene dine til å vare litt lenger, kutt ned på alkoholforbruket ditt. Forhindre hvitvin (overpriset), hopp over klubbene (overpriset), samt holde deg til øl, som er den minst kostbare alkoholen du kan få.

Forsøk å drikke i løpet av de glade timene når øl normalt er under 50 sek. Hvis du ønsker å unne deg, få brennevin på SystemBolaget, den svenske regjeringens vinmonopol (ditt eneste alternativ). Prisene er minst dyre der. (De har begrensede timer og er stengt på søndager, så husk å planlegge det)

6. Se skjærgården på billig

Den svenske skjærgården er helt nydelig – spesielt om sommeren. Tusenvis av øyer prikker skjærgården, så vel som det er mange cruise samt utflukter fra byen som tar deg rundt om dagen (eller under solnedgang).

Men disse utfluktene er dyre.

Hvis du vil se i tillegg til å oppleve skjærgården billig, ta de offentlige fergene til de ytre øyene. Billetter er 50–150 sek, avhengig av hvilken øy du besøker (til sammenligning er dagutflukter 250 sek).

Bruk WaxholmsBolaget til de rimeligste billettene. Fra oktober til mars er billetter mye rimeligere, så tenk på å sjekke ut i bæresesongen hvis du har et stramt budsjett.

7. Få transport så vel som ferierende pasninger

Stockholm Metro -billetter er kostbare (44 SEK per billett), men du kan få et ubegrenset transportkort for 325 SEK (pluss 20 SEK for kortet som trengs) som er gyldig i syv dager (det er bare 49 SEK per dag). Det er også et 24-timers kort for SEK 125, i tillegg til en 72-timers pasning for 250 SEK.

Mens byen er usedvanlig gangbar, må du huske å få et pass hvis du planlegger å ta t -banen eller bussen; Alt du trenger å gjøre er å bruke toget to ganger om dagen for å gjøre passet til en mye bedre verdi enn individuelle billetter.

Og hvis du planlegger å se mange attraksjoner eller sjekke ut mange museer, kan du få Stockholm -passet. Det leverer gratis inngang til over 60 av de beste attraksjonene, inkludert sightseeingturer, museer, samt monumenter. En-dagers pasninger er 645 sek, tre-dagers pasninger er 1.045 SEK, i tillegg til fem-dagers pasninger er 1.345. Selv om du ikke er billig, kan du enkelt spare mye penger hvis du gjør mye sightseeing.

8. Bruk hotellpoeng

Har du hotellpoeng? bruk dem!

Reisehakk er den beste måten å spare penger når du sjekker ut et dyrt reisemål, enten det er å få en gratis flytur eller gratis innkvartering. Marriott, Starwood, as well as Hilton hotels all have locations here in the city that can be booked with points.

Free is always much better than spending money.

9. stay at Interhostel

Interhostel might not be the best hostel in the city (it’s really one of the worst) however it’s the cheapest. If you’re on a tight budget plan as well as don’t mind if a cramped, affordable dorm, this is the place for you.

Conversely, you can likewise stay at my favorite hostel in the city, City Backpackers. While not as cheap, they offer complimentary pasta (which can save your food budget) as well as a complimentary sauna (which is just a fun perk).

For other hostels in the city, check out my list of the best hostels in Stockholm!

10. use a Hospitality Network

Since accommodation is expensive in Stockholm, you must think about Couchsurfing, a site that connects travelers with locals who offer a complimentary place to stay. You can cut out your accommodation costs as well as get to know the local culture, considering that there are a lot of hosts here who take part in a very active Couchsurfing community. They organize a lot of meet-ups (including weekly language exchanges), as well as this is a great way to make some friends.

Even if you don’t want to stay with a local, you can use the app to meet locals as well as other travelers for a coffee, a meal, or to visit a museum.

Airbnb is likewise popular here as well as is an affordable option for any individual trying to find privacy however who doesnt want to pay for an expensive hotel.

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Visiting Stockholm doesn’t need to bust your budget plan completely. There are lots of ways to save money in this expensive city. I return here year after year, as well as while it’s never the least expensive destination in the world, I always find ways to make the trip affordable.

And with the ideas above, so can you. Stockholm is one of the best places on earth — don’t let the prices keep you away!

Book Your trip to Sweden: Logistical ideas as well as Tricks
Bestill flyet ditt
Use Skyscanner or Momondo to find a affordable flight. They are my two favorite search engines since they search web sites as well as airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. start with Skyscanner first though since they have the greatest reach!

Bestill innkvarteringen din
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the greatest inventory as well as best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the least expensive rates for guesthouses as well as affordable hotels. My favorite places to stay are:

City Backpackers

Interhostel

Skanstulls

If you’re trying to find a lot more places to stay, here are my favorite hostels in Stockholm. If you’re wondering what part of town to stay in, here’s my neighborhood breakdown of Stockholm!

Don’t forget travel Insurance
Travel insurance will secure you against illness, injury, theft, as well as cancellations. It’s detailed protection in situation anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it lots of times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service as well as value are:

Safety Wing (for everyone below 70)

Forsikre turen min (for de over 70)

Medjet (for extra repatriation coverage)

Looking for the best companies to save money With?
Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

Want a lot more information on Stockholm
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