Our new favourite city. The best places to visit in stockholm

Stockholm | One of the best cities in Europe

I have always admired the Swedish for their stunning looks and edgy polished style but I've never thought to visit Sweden. With the growth of Scandinavian interior trends in recent years when presented the opportunity to visit Stockholm for a buying trip, we jumped at it. 

Myself and Islington Store Manager Sarah, arrived into the old town off a late flight and we immediately fell in love. Fairy lights and hanging lanterns lit up the cobbled streets of beautiful old buildings. We dropped our bags off in our rustic beamed chalet room at Hotel Sven and went in search of a bite to eat. Being late on a Wednesday evening and with not much sign of life about we thought we were clutching at straws. On the corner of the next street we spotted a bustling Parisian style bistro with glittering chandeliers, candelabras and red velvet seating sat. Hallelujah was right, it was warm, cozy, beyond full of atmosphere, and after finishing off a bottle of house red and the waiters recommended gnocchi we were even more in love with this little gem. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I would travel back to Stockholm for this place alone.

Image: Le Bar Rouge - Stockholm

After an amazing nights sleep, a delicious breakfast and a chat we our lovely host we headed off to her favourite and recommended shopping spots around Biblioteksgatan. One of the nicest things about Stockholm apart from their beyond friendly habitants is the sense of tranquility and ease to this city. Having been on many mini breaks in Europe for both work and pleasure I cannot think of one which was as easy to get around or where you can walk everywhere. 

I'm not Normally one for taking pictures but I could not resist the urge to get my phone out at every opportunity to take more pictures, one street was more gorgeous than the next.                   Image: Old Town Stockholm

Our final stop after a long day walking was another amazing find - Kaffekoppin. We were starving, cold and dying for something cozy and comforting.

Kaffokopin delivered. It had candles lit everywhere, fairy lights and the most delicious home cooked food.


People always talk about Paris being the most romantic city in the world. My view is they only think this because they haven't been to Stockholm. Stockholm is definitely my new favourite city, it is so charming, magical, friendly and I literally cannot wait to return.

Coffee: Kaffekoppin | Old Town
           Fabrique Bakery 

Lunch: SaluHall Food Market
           Kaffekoppin | Old Town

Dinner: Le Bar Rouge, Stockholm Old Town

Drinks: Anywhere in the Old Town 

Image: Kaffekopin - Stockholm

Accomodation:

Splash Out | Ett Hem - Boutique Hotel

Budget but beautiful | Hotel Sven Vintaprre 

Other Favourite Places: Pinterest Stockholm

Interior shopping: Granit
Clothes shopping:Biblioteksgatan, lots of shops around this boutique shopping street, '&OtherStories' is a must