Popular places to visit
Avicii Arena
Catch an event at Avicii Arena during your trip to Johanneshov. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Stockholm Palace
Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stockholm with a trip to Värtahamnen Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Stockholm sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus ticket
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide
Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes Vasa Museum
Stockholm: The Viking Museum Exhibition and Viking Ride
Top hotels in Akalla
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Great room on the top floor. Polite, friendly and helpful staff. Great location
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Birger Jarl
Perfect place from which to explore Stockholm. Close to metro which is clean and easy to use . Loads of dining options in the area and we ate dinner in the hotel one night which was lovely and reasonably priced. Hotel was clean and modern and staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast included ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
The room was clean and the amenities were available-thank you clarion hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
Big clean room. Great proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
At Six
Room was very spacious and clean, staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hobo Hotel Stockholm
very clean room and love the little gifts inside and all the information it makes a difference, right in the centre of stockholm it was fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akalla
Kista Science City
Discover Kista Science City, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Kista Science City include Kista Galleria and Kistamassan Exhibition and Events Centre, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kista T-Bana.
Stadshagen
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Stadshagen, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Stadshagen T-Bana.
Vasastan
Vasastan is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Odenplan Square or Stockholm Public Library.
Norrmalm
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Drottninggatan to Hotorget Square – discover Norrmalm, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Söder Mälarstrand
Söder Mälarstrand is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Långholmen and Riddarfjärden.
