Stockholm is wonderfully gay friendly, and despite having a smaller gay scene than most other European cities, travelers still love it. This tiny island is quaint, quiet, and easily walkable. You can walk from one end to the other in less than 15 minutes. I stayed in a Gamla Stan apartment rental and loved having such a fantastic local experience.
There are tons of lofty spaces available in this part of the city, many with windows that open up directly onto the streets below. Hotel Diplomat is one of the most picturesque and centrally located gay friendly Stockholm hotels. I walked past this hotel several times while exploring the riverfront.
Hotel Diplomat is just to the north of the city center in the trendy Ostermalm neighborhood. They both have unbeatable, truly jaw-dropping modern designs as well as fitness centers, multiple bars and lounges on the property.
Hotel Rival is a highly rated hotel that offers more of a boutique feel with a lot of character. Gay travelers will find that Stockholm has a huge variety of things to do, no matter the season. Here are some of my favorites local spots.
Check out which Fotografiska exhibitions will be happening during your visit. You can pre-purchase tickets online as well, so you can skip the line and walk right into the exhibition space.
