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Stockholm Convention Center

Stockholm, Sweden

Location:Stockholm, Sweden

About Stockholm Convention Center

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Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Stockholm Convention Center

Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Stockholm Convention Center in Stockholm — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the venue first.

Where to Stay

Fan Stay

Hotel Rival

Owned by ABBA's Benny Andersson and located on Mariatorget in Södermalm, Hotel Rival is the coolest sports traveller base in Stockholm, beloved by music and sports fans alike for its art deco cinema, rooftop terrace and perfect location for Hammarby match days. The hotel bar's Scandinavian cocktail programme and the brasserie's smörgåsbord brunch are highlights that draw non-guests as much as residents. The lively Mariatorget neighbourhood puts fans in the middle of Stockholm's most authentic working-class sporting culture.

Fan Stay

At Six

At Six on Brunkebergstorg is Stockholm's most striking design hotel, featuring a world-class contemporary art collection and a rooftop bar with panoramic city views. Its central location near T-Centralen station provides easy access to Friends Arena and all of Stockholm's attractions by metro.

Fan Stay

Ett Hem

Ultra-intimate boutique hotel in a 1910 Arts and Crafts townhouse with just 12 rooms. Stockholm's most exclusive stay, offering a home-away-from-home for discerning fans visiting for AIK or Djurgården matches.

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Hotel Skeppsholmen

Unique heritage hotel on Skeppsholmen island in a former military barracks with waterfront views across Stockholm harbour. Sports fans enjoy its serene island setting just a bridge-walk from Gamla Stan and the city's vibrant bar scene.

Bars & Pubs

Fan Bar

Gamla Stan Bar Circuit

The medieval cobblestone alleys of Stockholm's Old Town are dotted with atmospheric bars and Irish pubs that fill with visiting sports fans and local supporters on match nights, creating an impromptu fan circuit through the lantern-lit streets. Venues like The Auld Alliance and Wirströms Pub broadcast English and Swedish football on traditional dark-wood pub screens. Starting in Stortorget square and working south through the alleyways is one of Stockholm's most consistently enjoyable pre-or-post match rituals.

Fan Bar

Akkurat

Widely regarded as one of Europe's best beer bars, Akkurat on Södermalm stocks an extraordinary selection of Belgian Trappist ales, Swedish craft beers, and rare bottles. The warm, wood-panelled interior is a favourite gathering spot for fans before heading to Friends Arena for football or concerts.

Fan Bar

Akkurat Beer Bar

Akkurat near Slussen is one of Scandinavia's legendary beer bars — over 800 bottled beers and 20+ draught taps alongside an extraordinary whisky collection that attracts Djurgårdens IF and AIK football fans seeking post-match sophistication. The dark wooden interior and knowledgeable staff make it the natural destination for serious beer-loving sports fans visiting Stockholm for Allsvenskan or SHL hockey matches. On Stockholm derby weekends, the passionate football discussions between Djurgårdens and Hammarby supporters here are worth coming for alone.

Fan Bar

Corner Club

A hidden speakeasy on Sodermalm with no signage, reached by ringing a doorbell -- serving Stockholm's most creative cocktails inside. Hockey and football fans in the know ring twice for post-game drinks in this intimate, reservation-only secret bar.

Fan Bar

Omnipollos Hatt

Trendy Södermalm brewery bar from Sweden's cult craft brewer Omnipollo, pairing experimental beers with artisan pizzas in a former church. AIK and Djurgården fans debate Swedish football over hazy IPAs and creative pastry stouts.

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Stampen Jazz & Blues Club

Stockholm's oldest and most beloved jazz bar in Gamla Stan has been hosting live music since 1968, creating a warm, smoke-tinged atmosphere that serious jazz and blues fans travel specifically to experience. The intimate space means musicians are visible in extraordinary detail, and the improvised nature of jazz here creates unique performances that can never be replicated. A late night at Stampen with a strong drink and extraordinary music is one of Stockholm's most authentic cultural experiences.

Restaurants

Fan Eats

Fotografiska Restaurant

Atop the renowned Fotografiska photography museum on Södermalm's waterfront, this restaurant serves an acclaimed vegetarian-focused menu with harbour views. The seasonal Swedish ingredients and creative plant-based dishes have earned widespread praise. Fans combine world-class art with exceptional food overlooking Stockholm's waterfront.

Fan Eats

Meatballs for the People

On trendy Södermalm, this restaurant elevates Sweden's national dish with meatballs made from elk, wild boar, reindeer, and classic Swedish beef and pork. Served with creamy mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber, it is a must-visit for fans wanting authentic Swedish comfort food.

Fan Eats

Pelikan

Grand historic beer hall on Södermalm serving traditional Swedish husmanskost since 1664. Its soaring ceilings and communal atmosphere make it a favourite gathering spot for AIK and Swedish national team fans before the trip to Friends Arena.

Fan Eats

Riche Restaurant & Bar

Open since 1893, Riche is Stockholm's most enduring grand brasserie and a favourite post-match haunt of the Swedish football and hockey establishment. The Birger Jarlsgatan terrace fills with Djurgårdens and AIK supporters after north Stockholm derbies, and the kitchen's gravlax, Swedish meatballs, and smørrebrød remain the gold standard for traditional Scandinavian sports hospitality.

Fan Eats

Sturehof

A grand Stockholm brasserie at Stureplan serving Swedish seafood classics and herring platters since 1897. Hockey fans and concert-goers at Tele2 Arena and Globen celebrate at this see-and-be-seen institution over toast Skagen and aquavit.

Things to Do

Attraction

Fotografiska

Sweden's world-famous contemporary photography museum on the Södermalm waterfront is the go-to cultural activity for sports travellers between fixtures in Stockholm, with rotating exhibitions that have included definitive portraits of Swedish sporting legends. The museum's top-floor restaurant with panoramic views over the Baltic inlet is one of the city's most beautiful dining rooms. Sports journalists covering Stockholm-based events routinely rank a Fotografiska visit as one of the city's best non-sporting experiences.

Attraction

ABBA The Museum

The world's only official ABBA museum on Djurgården island is an interactive celebration of Sweden's greatest musical export that converts even the most sceptical visitor into a devoted fan before the exit. Hologram performances, original costumes, and the actual recording desk from the Polar Music Studio make it a paradise for music historians and pop fans alike. The museum's joyful celebration of songwriting craft and cultural impact is genuinely inspiring for fans of popular music in any genre.

Attraction

Avicii Arena

The world's largest spherical building, renamed in honour of Sweden's greatest electronic music export, is Stockholm's premier concert arena and one of the most architecturally extraordinary venues on any touring circuit. Fans of electronic music feel the weight of Avicii's legacy every time they enter the building that now bears his name. The arena's technical capabilities allow concert productions of a scale and ambition available almost nowhere else.

Attraction

Avicii Arena (Friends Arena Tour)

Renamed in 2022 in honour of Stockholm's legendary DJ superstar, Avicii Arena is one of Europe's largest indoor venues at 30,000 capacity, hosting Swedish hockey, handball finals, Eurovision, and the world's biggest touring acts. The arena's museum-level exhibition on Avicii's life and music makes it a pilgrimage site for electronic music fans from around the globe.

Attraction

Debaser Strand

Stockholm's beloved alternative music venue on Södermalm's waterfront has launched the Swedish careers of dozens of international indie acts and is the spiritual home of the city's passionate alternative music fan community. The venue's spectacular location beside the Hammarbyslussen canal locks makes even the queue to get in feel like a special experience. Swedish indie fans at Debaser are among the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic in Europe.

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Friends Arena

Scandinavia's largest stadium and Sweden's national football ground is a state-of-the-art concert venue that has hosted the world's biggest touring acts in a retractable-roof facility that ensures perfect conditions regardless of Stockholm's notoriously unpredictable weather. The stadium's Solna location is easily reached by metro, and the area transforms into a fan village before major events with food markets and street performers. Swedish audiences are renowned for their enthusiastic yet orderly fan culture that makes attending events here a pleasure.

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