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Travel Blogs from Stockholm
The Vasa Museum
It was suggested by our host that if we liked museums then the best one to visit is the Vasa museum, a maritime museum which contains a 17th Century warship from the Swedish fleet which due to poor design and a little bad luck only made it 1km from the dock before sinking. On the part of the historians good luck came about as the boat had sunk on water which did not support the sea creatures which would have eaten it away and as such 98% of the ...
Last minute meeting
... in Kungsträdgården.
They arrived at noon just in time to find me taking my 2075th photo of the palace guards marching down the street. Since they are loyal blog readers they could appreciate my need to snap photos where ever we go.
We decided to lunch at Prinsen. Gunbritt and I selected the gazpacho...while it tasted wonderful they gave us each about four tablespoon of ...
Overnight Shenanigans
... s: it’s my surname so we had to go there. It was like being in somebody’s living room (somebody with wonderfully bonkers taste). Then Marty had to head back to the ship for work – there’s no let up in the daily bingo, trivia and DJ-ing schedule. Despite being in such a fascinating place for the night, some fools just don’t care to leave the ship.
We’d scouted out a couple of bars that might be fun for the evening and later ...
Some Reflections on a Sea Day
... me. Not in a bad way, but just that this might be a more couples-oriented group.
But why is that?
Well, the one thing (or actually the two things) that determine the demographics of the passengers is (or are) the itinerary and the length of the cruise. South America and Antarctica, 17 days, rules out some people (and I’m talking about a lot of characteristics, including age, available time off from work if not retired, interests). The ...
All life is here
Welcome back readers (aka Granma and Granpa),
Hope you all are keeping well and enjoyed that little burst of summertime these past few weeks. A lot of has happened since I last left you including:
-The Dodgefathers won the CHC Dodgeball tournament!
-I visited Stockholm and Paris
-Kluane came to town
In honour of the Stockholm section of this blog, enjoy this ...
Location
Other places to stay in Stockholm
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Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Tegelbacken 6, Stockholm | 5 star hotelfrom $2,200- Smallish rooms with really soft beds
- Midsummernight
- Excellent Hotel
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Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Ringvagen 98, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $176- Swedish Meatballs??
- Cool and hip- not your parent's hotel!
- Good choice in Stockholm
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Nordic Sea Hotel
Norrmalm, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $149- Stylish, but not an architectural must-see.
- Ok
- Simply great and very relaxing surroundings!
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Grand Hotel
Sodra Blasieholmshammen 8, Stockholm | 5 star hotelfrom $307- The grand dam of Scandinavia
- Amazing Location
- Overpriced establishment resting on its reputation
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Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm
Norrmalm, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $1,399- Lovely modern hotel
- Acceptable but nothing special
- Would Not Stay Here Again
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Clarion Hotel Sign
Norrmalm, Stockholm | 5 star hotelfrom $207 -
Rica Hotel Stockholm
Slojdgatan 7, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $865- Great hotel, central location, nice staff
- Clean and comfortable
- A Surprise
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Quality Hotel Globe
Enskede - Årsta - Vantör, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $147 -
Rica Hotel Kungsgatan
Kungsgatan 47, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $865- Clean, convenient, a little bit cramped
- Fantastic Hotel, Great Price
- Preiswert für Stockholm
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Scandic Continental
Norrmalm, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $35- Location Location Location and a great room!
- Average
- A very nice place to stay!
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Scandic Sergel Plaza
Brunkebergstorg 9 , Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $176- First class hotel, one of the best!!
- Scandic Hotel mit besserer Qualität
- Gute Lage, Hotel war in Ordnung
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First Hotel Amaranten
Kungsholmsgatan 31, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $1,100- Nice lobby
- Did you all stay in the same hotel as me?
- A good choice
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Scandic Malmen
Södermalm, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $121 -
Rica Talk Hotel
Massvagen 2 Alvsjo, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $144 -
Scandic Ariadne
Sodra Kajen 37, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $122 -
Scandic Anglais
Humlegardsgatan 23, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $150 -
Scandic Kungens Kurva
Ekgardsvagen 2, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $111 -
Elite Palace Hotel Stockholm
St Eriksgatan 115, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $132- Nice hotel, great breakfast/service
- Elite is the chain...not this hotel!
- Not Elite... But a very good Hotel.
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Hilton Stockholm Slussen
Södermalm, Stockholm | 5 star hotelfrom $186- Wonderful view and great location
- Great location, Great Hotel
- Niiiice!
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Mornington Hotel Stockholm City
Nybrogatan 53, Stockholm | 3 star hotelfrom $1,880- Great hotel, great city
- Romantic atmosphere in the heart of Stocholm
- Loved the mornington hotel
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Hotel Birger Jarl
Omonia Square, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $170- Nice stay, good package
- Great little hotel
- Get a suite
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Quality Hotel Prince Philip
Kungenskurva - Oxholmsgrand 2, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $122 -
Scandic Norra Bantorget
Wallingatan 15, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $134 -
Nordic Light Hotel
Norrmalm, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $224- Value for money garanteed
- Found the light disappointing.
- Excellent Location but.... not what we expected!
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Scandic Sjofartshotellet
Katarinavagen 26, Stockholm | 3 star hotel -
Scandic Park
Karlavagen 43, Stockholm | 4 star hotelfrom $129
