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Scandic Grand Central

Kungsgatan 70
Rated 8.1 in 3822 reviews

Scandic Grand Central is a contemporary hotel nestled in the vibrant heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Ideally situated just a stone's throw away from the central station, this hotel offers a convenient base for exploring the city's rich cultural heritage and bustling urban life. Its location in the Norrmalm district provides easy access to an array of attractions, including the Drottninggatan shopping street and the bustling Sergels Torg square.

Boasting a unique fusion of historic charm and modern amenities, Scandic Grand Central occupies a beautifully restored early 20th-century building. This blend of past and present creates an inviting ambiance for guests seeking both comfort and character during their stay. Visitors can expect to find tastefully designed interiors that reflect a Nordic aesthetic, characterized by clean lines and functionality.

Guests can unwind and socialize at the hotel's popular bar and restaurant, where a selection of local and international dishes is on offer. The vibrant atmosphere of the dining area draws both hotel residents and locals, providing a lively setting for a meal or drink. An in-house gym is also available for those wishing to maintain their fitness routine during their visit.

Scandic Grand Central regularly hosts live music and entertainment events, adding to the energetic atmosphere and enriching the guest experience. The combination of excellent service, top-notch facilities, and a prime location makes Scandic Grand Central an appealing choice for travelers visiting Stockholm, whether for business or leisure. Its warm, inviting environment and close proximity to the city's offerings make it a preferred destination for many.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Stockholm and near Scandic Grand Central

Stockholms stadion
Stockholms stadion
Stadium at Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of Fine Arts
Art museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.83mi
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Official residence of the Swedish monarch
1.1km / 0.68mi
Swedish History Museum
Swedish History Museum
Museum with collections of objects from Sweden's antiquity, medieval times and ecclesiastical art
1.9km / 1.2mi
Modern Art Museum
Modern Art Museum
Modern and contemporary art museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
King's Garden
King's Garden
Park in central Stockholm, Sweden
0.8km / 0.5mi
Stockholm City Hall
Stockholm City Hall
Building of the Municipal Council for the City of Stockholm with the luxury restaurant Stadshuskällaren inside, wherein is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet
0.7km / 0.41mi
Riksdagshuset
Riksdagshuset
Parliament House of Sweden
0.9km / 0.57mi
Great Church
Great Church
Church of Sweden cathedral in Stockholm, Sweden
1.2km / 0.73mi
House of Nobility
House of Nobility
Palace built in 1641–1674, which is owned and managed by Sweden's knights and nobility.
1km / 0.63mi
Riddarholm Church
Riddarholm Church
Burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300
1.1km / 0.69mi
Stockholm City Museum
Stockholm City Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
Observatorielunden
Observatorielunden
Hill and park in central Stockholm, Sweden
0.8km / 0.48mi
Strömparterren
Strömparterren
Park on Helgeandsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
1km / 0.6mi
Humlegården
Humlegården
Park in Östermalm, central Stockholm, Sweden
0.9km / 0.57mi
Klara kyrka
Klara kyrka
Church in central Stockholm, Sweden
390m / 430yd
Mary Magdalene Church
Mary Magdalene Church
Church building on Södermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden
1.7km / 1.1mi
Finnish Church
Finnish Church
Church of Sweden church building in Gamla stan, Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.79mi
Engelbrekt Church
Engelbrekt Church
Church of Sweden church building in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.8mi
Black Friars' Monastery of Stockholm
Black Friars' Monastery of Stockholm
Building in Sweden
1.5km / 0.95mi
Observatorium
Observatorium
Astronomical observatory
0.9km / 0.53mi
Af Chapman
Af Chapman
Full-rigged steel ship
1.6km / 1mi
German Church
German Church
Church building in Stockholm, Sweden
1.4km / 0.86mi
Culture Centre
Culture Centre
Culture center in central Stockholm, Sweden (1974)
480m / 0.3mi
Observatory Museum
Observatory Museum
Astronomical observatory
0.9km / 0.54mi
Strindberg Museum
Strindberg Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
0.5km / 0.33mi
Wrangelska palatset
Wrangelska palatset
Has a long history. The southern tower used to be part of Gustav Vasa's defence fortifications from the 1530s
1km / 0.63mi
Bonde Palace
Bonde Palace
Palace in central Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and Jean De la Vallée as the private residence of Gustaf Bonde (1620–1667), currently used by the Swedish Supreme Court
1km / 0.61mi
Post Museum
Post Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.79mi
Nobel Museum
Nobel Museum
Museum about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize
1.3km / 0.79mi
Tessin Palace
Tessin Palace
Palace
1.3km / 0.8mi
Royal Armoury
Royal Armoury
Swedish state historical museum with exhibits of Swedish military history
1.3km / 0.78mi
Hallwyl Museum
Hallwyl Museum
Historic house museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1km / 0.64mi
Swedish Army Museum
Swedish Army Museum
Military history of Sweden in Stockholm
1.4km / 0.85mi
Skinnarviksparken
Skinnarviksparken
Park on Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden
1.5km / 0.93mi
Bellevueparken
Bellevueparken
Park in Stockholm, Sweden
1.9km / 1.2mi
Tegnérlunden
Tegnérlunden
Park in Stockholm, Sweden
440m / 480yd
Spökparken
Spökparken
0.7km / 0.41mi
Monica Zetterlunds Park
Monica Zetterlunds Park
Park in Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
1.4km / 0.87mi
Ellen Keys Park
Ellen Keys Park
Park in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
1.1km / 0.71mi
Rosenbadsparken
Rosenbadsparken
Park in central Stockholm
0.8km / 0.47mi
Karl Staaffs Park
Karl Staaffs Park
Park in central Stockholm, Sweden
0.9km / 0.56mi
Balders Hage
Balders Hage
Park in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
1.4km / 0.87mi
Eriksbergsparken
Eriksbergsparken
Park in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
1km / 0.61mi
Berzelii park
Berzelii park
Park in central Stockholm, Sweden
1km / 0.62mi

What to do in Stockholm and near Scandic Grand Central

Stockholms stadion
Stockholms stadion
Stadium at Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of Fine Arts
Art museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.83mi
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Official residence of the Swedish monarch
1.1km / 0.68mi
Swedish History Museum
Swedish History Museum
Museum with collections of objects from Sweden's antiquity, medieval times and ecclesiastical art
1.9km / 1.2mi
Modern Art Museum
Modern Art Museum
Modern and contemporary art museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
King's Garden
King's Garden
Park in central Stockholm, Sweden
0.8km / 0.5mi
Stockholm City Hall
Stockholm City Hall
Building of the Municipal Council for the City of Stockholm with the luxury restaurant Stadshuskällaren inside, wherein is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet
0.7km / 0.41mi
Riksdagshuset
Riksdagshuset
Parliament House of Sweden
0.9km / 0.57mi
Great Church
Great Church
Church of Sweden cathedral in Stockholm, Sweden
1.2km / 0.73mi
House of Nobility
House of Nobility
Palace built in 1641–1674, which is owned and managed by Sweden's knights and nobility.
1km / 0.63mi
Riddarholm Church
Riddarholm Church
Burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300
1.1km / 0.69mi
Stockholm City Museum
Stockholm City Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.8km / 1.1mi
Observatorielunden
Observatorielunden
Hill and park in central Stockholm, Sweden
0.8km / 0.48mi
Strömparterren
Strömparterren
Park on Helgeandsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
1km / 0.6mi
Humlegården
Humlegården
Park in Östermalm, central Stockholm, Sweden
0.9km / 0.57mi
Klara kyrka
Klara kyrka
Church in central Stockholm, Sweden
390m / 430yd
Mary Magdalene Church
Mary Magdalene Church
Church building on Södermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden
1.7km / 1.1mi
Finnish Church
Finnish Church
Church of Sweden church building in Gamla stan, Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.79mi
Engelbrekt Church
Engelbrekt Church
Church of Sweden church building in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.8mi
Black Friars' Monastery of Stockholm
Black Friars' Monastery of Stockholm
Building in Sweden
1.5km / 0.95mi
Observatorium
Observatorium
Astronomical observatory
0.9km / 0.53mi
Af Chapman
Af Chapman
Full-rigged steel ship
1.6km / 1mi
German Church
German Church
Church building in Stockholm, Sweden
1.4km / 0.86mi
Culture Centre
Culture Centre
Culture center in central Stockholm, Sweden (1974)
480m / 0.3mi
Observatory Museum
Observatory Museum
Astronomical observatory
0.9km / 0.54mi
Strindberg Museum
Strindberg Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
0.5km / 0.33mi
Wrangelska palatset
Wrangelska palatset
Has a long history. The southern tower used to be part of Gustav Vasa's defence fortifications from the 1530s
1km / 0.63mi
Bonde Palace
Bonde Palace
Palace in central Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and Jean De la Vallée as the private residence of Gustaf Bonde (1620–1667), currently used by the Swedish Supreme Court
1km / 0.61mi
Post Museum
Post Museum
Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
1.3km / 0.79mi
Nobel Museum
Nobel Museum
Museum about Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize
1.3km / 0.79mi

About Stockholm

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its rich history and vibrant culture. A visit to Gamla Stan, the old town, is essential for anyone wanting to explore narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and charming cafes. This area is home to the Royal Palace, where visitors can witness the changing of the guard and explore various museums that detail Sweden's royal history.

Another important site is Vasa Museum, which houses the well-preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. The museum provides insights into maritime history and the ship's tragic maiden voyage. For those interested in art, the Moderna Museet showcases modern and contemporary works, featuring both Swedish and international artists.

A stroll through Djurgården offers a blend of nature and culture. This island park is perfect for leisurely walks and is home to several attractions, including the ABBA Museum and Skansen, an open-air museum that depicts Swedish life through the ages with traditional buildings and live demonstrations.

Exploring Stockholm's archipelago is also worthwhile, with numerous islands easily accessible by ferry. Each island presents unique landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking or kayaking.

For a taste of local life, visiting Östermalm Market Hall provides a chance to sample Swedish delicacies, from cured herring to artisanal cheeses. Meanwhile, Södermalm offers a more bohemian atmosphere, with trendy shops, cafes, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Finally, taking a cruise through the waterways can provide a different perspective of the city and its beautiful architecture. This experience highlights Stockholm's unique position on water, showcasing its many bridges and islands. Overall, Stockholm presents a well-rounded mix of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that cater to a variety of interests.




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