Popular places to visit
Maria Square
Go for a walk in this leafy square and explore the interesting shops and restaurants of the surrounding neighborhood.
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Gröna Lund
See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.
Skansen
Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
ABBA The Museum
Admire costumes and step inside replicas of recording studios to sing alongside holograms of the Dancing Queen icons. If the phone rings, pick it up.
3Arena
Catch an event at 3Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Things to do
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Maria
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Location was great. Rooms were clean and nice. Lobby bar was lively and the drinks were delicious.
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025
Hotel Rival
Perfect stay! you can walk to all the good spots (old town, shopping) but you’re also close to buses and the metro. I agree with all the previous reviews: the staff is awesome, the rooms are great and the included breakfast is really good. Worth every penny!
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Hotel Hornsgatan
The breakfast was very fresh and also staff was super nice. for some rooms the bathrooms are shared but they are very clean
Reviewed on 14 Oct, 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Very nice hotel, about 15/20 mins walk from the centre. Clean and have a nice bar/ cafe
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
At Six
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Quality Hotel Strawberry Arena
Next to mall. Next to train station. Next to stadium. Lots to do within walking distance.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maria
SoFo
Visitors often come to SoFo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Göta Lejon and Medborgarplatsen. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.
Söder Mälarstrand
Visitors to Söder Mälarstrand enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Långholmen is worth a stop.
Katarina-Sofia
While you're in Katarina-Sofia, take in top sights like The Swedish Museum of Photography or Göta Lejon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Medborgarplatsen T-Bana or Skanstull T-Bana.
Gamla Stan
If you're spending time in Gamla Stan, you might enjoy attractions like Stortorget and Nobel Prize Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Gamla stan T-Bana to see more of the city.
Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Museum of Modern Art and Svensk Form while you're in town.
Central Stockholm
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Central Stockholm. Check out top attractions like Royal Swedish Opera and Museum of Medieval Stockholm, and jump on the metro at Kungsträdgården T-Bana or T-Centralen Spårv Tram Stop to see more of the city.
