Nightlife · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Stockholm, from early drinks to late nights.
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Quick answer
Stockholm's nightlife ranges from Stureplan's dressy clubs to Södermalm's relaxed bars and Vasastan's wine bars. Drinks are expensive, and many venues set minimum ages above 18. The main areas are Stureplan, Södermalm, Vasastan and Gamla Stan.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Östermalm
Where to go out
Stureplan
Upscale clubs and bars in Östermalm with door policies, dress codes and queues on weekends.
Södermalm
Bars and pubs around Medborgarplatsen, Mariatorget, Nytorget and Hornstull, relaxed and varied.
Vasastan
Neighbourhood wine bars and cocktail bars around Odenplan and Rörstrandsgatan.
Gamla Stan
Cellar bars and pubs in vaulted medieval rooms, quieter than the other districts.
Nightlife tips
- Many bars and clubs set minimum ages of 20 or 23; carry photo ID.
- The metro runs through the night on Friday and Saturday; night buses cover other evenings.
- Systembolaget is the only shop selling strong alcohol, and its opening hours are shorter than supermarkets', so plan ahead.
Evening sights
Gallery · Södermalm
Fotografiska
Stay late; it is open into the evening, and the café view is best at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
- After dark
Theme park · Djurgården
Gröna Lund
Ride the drop tower for a few seconds of the best view in Stockholm before the fall.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 15°C (59°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 15:24 | -3°C (27°F) | 9 |
| April | About 20:03 | 3°C (37°F) | 6 |
| July | About 21:50 | 15°C (59°F) | 8 |
| October | About 17:41 | 5°C (41°F) | 9 |
Getting home late
- Metro — Pay with a contactless bank card at the gates or buy tickets in the SL app; there are no cash sales.
- Walking — From Central Station to Gamla Stan takes about 10 minutes, and from Gamla Stan to Djurgården about 25 minutes along the waterfront.
- Ferry — The Djurgården ferry from Slussen to Djurgården is included in SL tickets and is the most scenic way to reach the museums.
- Tram — Tram line 7 runs from T-Centralen along Strandvägen to Djurgården's museums, and the Lidingö line serves Millesgården's island.
- Bus — Buses cover areas between metro lines and run through the night when the metro is closed.
Late-night bites
- Fried Baltic herring — Street-food stands and traditional lunch restaurants on Södermalm, and food halls in the centre.
- Shrimp sandwich — Cafés, food halls and harbourside restaurants, especially in summer.
Staying safe at night
Stockholm is generally safe for visitors. Pickpockets operate around T-Centralen, Gamla Stan and Djurgården in summer, so keep bags closed. In winter, icy pavements are the main hazard, and the Baltic and lakes stay cold even in summer, so swim near others.
- Emergency number
- 112 (emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$$ · Best for luxury, food lovers, families and nightlife
Östermalm
Östermalm is the city's most affluent district, with grand 19th-century apartment blocks along Strandvägen, designer shops on Biblioteksgatan, the Östermalms Saluhall food hall and the Stureplan nightlife hub. Djurgården is a short walk over the bridge, which makes it a convenient base for the main museums.
- Good
- Walk to Djurgården's museums; Excellent restaurants; Calm, attractive streets
- Watch out
- Among the most expensive areas; Stureplan is loud on weekend nights
- Nearby
- Östermalms Saluhall, Strandvägen, Djurgården, Stureplan
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Stockholm?
Stureplan, Södermalm and Vasastan. Upscale clubs and bars in Östermalm with door policies, dress codes and queues on weekends.
+Which area of Stockholm is best for nightlife?
Östermalm: Elegant boulevards, a historic food hall and the waterfront of Strandvägen.