💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
🎯 Other
⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Stockholm
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓High quality of life with strong welfare state and clean, organized urban environment
- ✓Very fast and reliable internet with extensive fiber and 5G coverage across the city
- ✓Beautiful waterfront setting built on islands with easy access to nature and archipelago
- ✓Excellent public transport and integrated cycling infrastructure for easy car-free living
- ✓Safe city with low violent crime and strong social trust, even at night
- ✓Thriving startup and impact-tech ecosystem with spaces like Norrsken House and Impact Hub
- ✓Outstanding cultural offer with museums, concerts, design galleries and historic Gamla Stan
- ✓Fika culture with many high-quality specialty coffee shops suitable for laptop work
- ✓English widely spoken at a very high level, especially among younger Swedes
- ✓Good air quality and abundant green spaces for running, walking and outdoor exercise
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Very high cost of living and rent compared to most European capitals
- ✗Long, dark winters with short daylight hours and often cold, wet weather
- ✗Dining out, drinks and entertainment can get expensive very quickly
- ✗Rental market is tight and competitive, especially for centrally located apartments
- ✗Social circles can feel closed at first, it may take time to make local friends
- ✗Weather can be unpredictable even in summer, impacting outdoor plans
- ✗Alcohol is highly taxed and regulated, which increases nightlife costs
- ✗Not a classic warm beach destination despite having swimming spots and city beaches
- ✗Administrative processes for long stays can be bureaucratic and time-consuming
- ✗For budget-conscious nomads, stays longer than 1–2 months may feel financially stressful
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Stockholm
Impact Hub Stockholm
📍 Jakobsbergsgatan 22, 111 44 Stockholm • 200 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Norrsken House
📍 Birger Jarlsgatan 57C, 113 56 Stockholm • 250 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
United Spaces Waterfront Building
📍 Klarabergsviadukten 63, 111 64 Stockholm • 230 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
The Park Södra
📍 Magnus Ladulåsgatan 1, 118 65 Stockholm • 200 Mbps • Meeting rooms
A House Ark
📍 Östermalmsgatan 26A, 114 26 Stockholm • 250 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
Drop Coffee Roasters
📍 Södermalm
Café Pascal (Odenplan)
📍 Vasastan
Johan & Nyström (Södermalm)
📍 Södermalm
Mellqvist Kaffebar
📍 Vasastan
Kaffeverket (St. Eriksplan)
📍 Vasastan
Il Caffè Södermannagatan
📍 Södermalm
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Stockholm
Södermalm
Trendy island district south of the city centre with independent shops, bars, vintage stores and many of Stockholm’s best coffee spots. Mix of leafy residential streets and busy nightlife areas.
Norrmalm (City Centre)
Central business and shopping district including Central Station, Sergels torg and many hotels and offices. Extremely well connected with metro and commuter trains and easy walking distance to Gamla Stan.
Vasastan
Relaxed, residential neighborhood north of the centre with classic stone buildings, leafy streets and a strong café culture. Slightly more affordable than the most central areas while remaining very convenient.
Kungsholmen
Island neighborhood west of the centre known for its waterfront promenades, running paths and views from Stadshuset. Popular with professionals and families who like being near water and green areas.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Stockholm
Gamla Stan
Stockholm’s atmospheric Old Town with narrow cobblestone streets, colorful 17th-century houses, the Royal Palace and Stortorget square. A must-visit area to wander, grab fika and feel the historic heart of the city.
Vasa Museum
World-famous maritime museum on Djurgården housing the almost fully intact 17th-century warship Vasa, raised from the seabed after 333 years. One of Scandinavia’s most visited museums.
Skansen Open-Air Museum
Open-air museum and zoo showcasing Swedish history, traditional buildings and Nordic animals on the island of Djurgården. Great mix of culture and nature with city views.
Fotografiska
Contemporary photography museum in Södermalm overlooking the water, featuring rotating international exhibitions, a restaurant and bar with panoramic views of the city.
Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset)
Iconic brick city hall on the water where the Nobel Prize banquet is held. Climb the tower in season for sweeping views over the city and archipelago.
Djurgården Island Walk
Green island east of the centre with forested paths, waterfront promenades and several major attractions including the Vasa Museum, Skansen and Gröna Lund amusement park.
Archipelago Boat Tour
Half-day or full-day boat trips exploring the Stockholm archipelago, with thousands of rocky islands, summer houses and small villages. A highlight in late spring and summer.
Monteliusvägen Viewpoint
Short clifftop walking path in Södermalm with one of the best panoramic views of Gamla Stan, Stadshuset and the inner harbor. Especially beautiful at sunset or blue hour.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
🚨 Safety
🏥 Healthcare
💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"Stockholm was one of my favorite summer bases so far. I stayed in Södermalm, worked from Norrsken House and cafés like Drop Coffee and Café Pascal, and biked almost everywhere. Internet was consistently fast and I always felt safe coming home late. The only challenge was the cost – my rent and going out budget were much higher than in Southern Europe – but the quality of life and access to nature made it worth it for a couple of months."
"I spent two months working remotely from Stockholm in spring. The city felt very organized and calm, with great public transport and lots of green spaces. English is spoken everywhere so daily life was easy. On the downside, I arrived in early April and it was still cold and grey more than I expected. I would definitely recommend coming from May onwards to get the full benefit of long evenings and outdoor life."
"Stockholm is beautiful and feels very safe, but the combination of high prices and dark winter days was tough for me. I stayed in Vasastan for six weeks in November–December and ended up spending more time indoors than planned. Coworking spaces and cafés are great places to work from, but I would personally choose Stockholm for a shorter summer stay rather than a long winter base."
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