Must-see restaurants in Gamla Stan

  • Kryp In

    Gamla Stan

    Small but perfectly formed, this spot wows diners with creative takes on traditional Swedish dishes. Expect the likes of salmon carpaccio, Kalix roe,…

  • Flying Elk

    Gamla Stan

    Not your average pub – Michelin-starred chef Björn Frantzén has added contemporary vigour and polish to the traditional pub experience. The menu is all…

  • Den Gyldene Freden

    Gamla Stan

    Open since 1722, this venerable barrel-vaulted restaurant is run by the Swedish Academy, where (rumour has it) its members meet to decide the winners of…

  • Fem Små Hus

    Gamla Stan

    Fem Små Hus offers the perfect combination of authentic historical setting with traditional cuisine, just a short walk from the Royal Palace in the heart…

  • Sjätte Tunnan

    Gamla Stan

    Situated in a medieval cellar in the heart of the old town, Sjätte Tunnan offers a glimpse into a forgotten world. Venture deep into the bowels of old…

  • Under Kastanjen

    Gamla Stan

    The real reason to hit Under Kastanjen is for its picturesque setting, on a cobbled square, beside a chestnut tree, surrounded by ochre and yellow…

  • Hermitage

    Gamla Stan

    While it lacks atmosphere or any culinary punch, casual Hermitage is a good spot for a well-priced, no-fuss meat-free feed. The limited vegetarian buffet…

  • Tradition

    Gamla Stan

    Located in the heart of Gamla Stan only a short distance from the Royal Palace, Tradition brings a touch of class to traditional Swedish favourites like…

  • Grillska Husets Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    The cafe and bakery run by Stockholms Stadsmission, a chain of secondhand charity shops, is an excellent spot for a sweet treat or a traditional shrimp…

  • Cafe Nova

    Gamla Stan

    Enjoying a prime people-watching position on a picturesque square, this cafe is good for such standards as salads, pastas and a particularly delicious…

  • Magnus Ladulås

    Gamla Stan

    Named after King Magnus III, Restaurang Magnus Ladulås is housed on the site of a 16th-century eatery. Tables hug sloped ceilings in this authentic and…

  • Sundbergs Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    Dating from 1785, this is Stockholm’s oldest bakery-cafe, complete with chintzy chandeliers, a subdued parlour atmosphere and a copper samovar full of…

  • Gamla Stans Fisk

    Gamla Stan

    Located close to the tunnelbana station, Gamla Stans Fisk has been in business since 1907. The shop focuses on providing premium quality and ethically…

  • Café Sten Sture

    Gamla Stan

    Uniquely set in the dungeons of a former prison, Café Sten Sture is a short walk from the Royal Palace and the main square of Stortorget. Drop in for a…

  • Hairy Pig Deli

    Gamla Stan

    Follow your nose to this cute little corner deli, where the personable owners make all their own sausages and serve beer brewed by a family friend. Try…

  • Cafe Järntorget

    Gamla Stan

    Just off Järntorget, this busy ice-cream shop reliably offers such quintessentially Swedish flavours as lemon licorice (lakrits), forest berries (skogsbär…