Planning a Scandinavian getaway? This 5-Day Stockholm Solo Travel Itinerary is perfect for solo travelers who want a stylish, cultural, and safe European city break. Stockholm is clean, easy to navigate, very safe for solo female travel, and filled with luxury experiences. From waterfront dining to elegant hotels, world-class museums, and scenic boat rides.
Whether you’re visiting Stockholm for the first time ( like I did) or you’re planning a return trip, this itinerary blends culture, relaxation, and luxury into an unforgettable solo adventure.
Getting to Stockholm
I flew from Milan to Stockholm with SAS, a quick 2 hour 40 minute flight. Upon landing at Arlanda Airport, I hopped on the Flygbussarna Airport Coach, which takes 45–50 minutes to reach the city center and costs around €13.50. It’s budget-friendly, comfortable, and incredibly convenient. They also have free wifi onboard.
Alternative:
The Arlanda Express gets you into Stockholm Central Station in only 18 minutes, though it’s more expensive. If you want speed and comfort, this is the best option. Unfortunately I found out about the Arlanda Express after I had booked my bus tickets.
Helpful travel extras:
eSIM (Saily) — fast, affordable, super convenient
👉 Get your eSim hereTravel Insurance (a must for solo travel)
👉 Make sure you are covered wherever you goKiwi.com this is the platform I used to book my flights
👉Book your flights here
Where I Stayed, Foremon Apartments (Norrmalm)
During my trip, I stayed at Foremon Apartments, which I booked via Booking.com.
👉 Click here to book.
The apartment was:
Small but modern
Spotlessly clean
Very quiet
Perfectly comfortable for a solo traveler
- Fully equipped, pots, iron, ironing board, big fridge, pots, blow dryer and fresh towels.
Its location in Norrmalm was ideal. It’s central, walkable, safe, and close to Östermalm, Stockholm’s upscale luxury district with designer shops, elegant cafés, and beautiful architecture. This area made it easy to explore all parts of the city.
Your 5-Day Stockholm Solo Travel Itinerary
This Stockholm Solo Travel Itinerary blends culture, food, museums, and beautiful waterside experiences.
Day 1: Arrive + Explore Norrmalm & Östermalm
After checking into your hotel or apartment, spend your first day soaking up the city’s relaxed luxury vibe.
✔ What to See:
Stroll through Norrmalm, a lively and modern district
Walk into Östermalm, full of upscale boutiques and stylish cafés
Stop by Östermalm Market Hall for gourmet food
Grab your first fika (coffee + pastry)
Be sure to try kanelbulle, Sweden’s famous cinnamon pastry. It’s like a delicate, fragrant cinnamon roll its warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious.
Day 2: National Museum + Waterfront Walk + Nybroviken Boat Trip
Start your day with art, design, and culture at Nationalmuseum, a masterpiece of Swedish art and history.
Book your tickets or a guided museum tour:
👉 Get your ticket here
👉 Get your ticket here
Afterward, take a relaxing scenic walk along the waterfront — Stockholm’s views are stunning.
✔ Luxury Lunch Options:
Villa Dagmar — chic, refined, and perfect for a solo luxury meal
Strandvägen 1 — beautiful waterfront dining, best meal I had in Stockholm so make sure to try it while you are there.
✔ Take a Nybroviken Boat Tour
I took a scenic boat trip departing from Nybroviken, along the elegant Strandvägen waterfront. This tour gives you a gorgeous view of Stockholm’s islands and stunning architecture from the water. It’s peaceful, safe, and perfect for solo travelers.
Book your Nybroviken boat trip:
👉 Get your ticket on Viator
👉 Get your ticket on GetYourGuide
This ended up being one of the highlights of my trip!
📎 Make Planning Easier
I planned this entire trip using my own Travel Itinerary Template — it keeps flights, hotels, activities, daily plans, and budgets neatly organized.
If you want to plan your trip effortlessly too, you can grab the template here:
👉 Editable Travel Itinerary
Day 3: Vasa Museum + Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Spend your third day exploring the historical side of Stockholm.
✔ Visit the Vasa Museum
This museum houses a fully preserved 17th-century ship, and it’s absolutely incredible.
Get your museum tickets here:
👉 Get your ticket on Viator
👉 Alternatively get it on GetYourGuide
✔ Explore Gamla Stan
Stockholm’s Old Town is full of charm:
Colorful medieval buildings
Narrow cobblestone streets
Cute cafés
Unique boutiques
Perfect for a slow solo day of wandering.
Day 4: Luxury Day Afternoon Tea, Dinner, & Rooftop Drinks
Make your fourth day a luxury experience.
✔ Afternoon Tea at the Grand Hôtel
This hotel is iconic, and their afternoon tea is one of Europe’s best. Elegant, calm, and perfect for a solo treat. Highly recommend it.
✔ Dinner at Hotel Diplomat
I had dinner at the bar here, which has warm lighting, cozy seating, and delicious food. Had my second best meal here.
NB: When traveling solo I always try eating at the bar, it makes it easier to meet and communicate with new people rather than sitting on my own table.
✔ Drinks at Camper Hotel Rooftop
End the night with cocktails and views at a rooftop bar with an infinity pool yes, Stockholm really does luxury like this. The rooftop was cozy, however I started seeing people walking through the bar outside in robes and I completely got shocked, however I later found out that the hotel has a big heated infinity pool.
A perfect solo evening: safe, stylish, and easygoing.
Day 5: Shopping + Slow Morning + Departure
Spend your final morning exploring Östermalm’s elegant boutiques.
✔ Where to shop:
NK Department Store
Biblioteksgatan (luxury shopping street)
Humlegården Park for a peaceful walk
Then head back to Arlanda Airport using either the Flygbussarna bus or the Arlanda Express.
Things to Know Before Visiting Stockholm
1. Currency
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK), not the Euro.
Card payments are accepted everywhere, even small cafés.
2. Weather
If visiting in November, pack very warm layers. It’s chilly, windy, and can be rainy. Very important to note that the sun literally gets down at 3pm, so make sure you do everything if not most of your activities before then.
3. Safety
Stockholm is incredibly safe for solo female travelers. I walked around at night and felt totally comfortable.
4. English
Almost everyone speaks excellent English, communication is extremely easy. This makes your trip incredibly easier.
5. Public Transport
Efficient, clean, safe, and reliable, however I either walked or took Uber or Bolt, I found out that Bolt was cheaper, so make sure you download both so you can compare prices.
6. Connectivity
My Saily eSIM was a lifesaver, fast and easy to install, not forgetting that it was affordable.
👉 Get your Saily eSim here
Conclusion
Stockholm is one of Europe’s best destinations for solo luxury travel its safe, stylish, clean, and filled with culture and stunning waterfront views. This Stockholm Solo Travel Itinerary gives you the perfect mix of museums, beautiful neighborhoods, luxury dining, boat tours, and peaceful solo moments. I will definitely visit again in the summer as I heard its pretty amazing then.
If you’re dreaming of a Scandinavian getaway, Stockholm should absolutely be on your list.
Don’t forget to grab my Travel Itinerary Template to make planning even easier:
👉 Editable Travel Itinerary
NB:Save these pins for later when you are thinking of Stockholm.
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