Stockholm is one of those places you’ll certainly want to visit before your time on this earth is up. The hub of Sweden, Stockholm is a vibrant, eclectic city with thousands of things to see, do, and experience. A truly exceptional city, it’s no wonder that tourism continues to grow year on year, and it takes pride of place as the 10th most popular cities in Europe for tourists to travel to.
Thus it’s really no surprise at all that spending upwards of £100 a day is actually incredibly easy. While in some parts of the world £100 might buy you a month in a respectable hotel, in Stockholm it’s a completely different story.
As with all Scandinavian countries, the cost of living (and as such the cost of tourism) is significantly high, comparable to London, in fact. A bottle of water will cost you roughly 1.80 euros, and the only thing that seems cheaper than elsewhere is the beer, also costing you around 1.80 euros. Of course, you have to bear in mind that almost every place in the world ups their daily living prices for tourists, and as such Stockholm cannot be expected to be any different.
However, with flights to Stockholm, hotel prices, restaurants and the multitude of things to do in Stockholm, you’ll certainly want to budget well for a visit. A three course meal at a mid-range restaurant will cost you upwards of 70 euros, and by the time you’ve factored in your lodgings and transport, it suffices to say that £100 won’t get you very far.
However, don’t be put off by the price. As the famous adage goes, “You get what you pay for,” and this certainly rings true in Stockholm. You can expect a higher quality of service than elsewhere, and as Stockholm is a very service-oriented city, you’ll more than likely be pleased with what you receive in exchange for your hard-earned cash.
With over 1000 restaurants, two major football teams, a host of festivals (such as the yearly Stockholm Jazz Festival), world renowned theatres such as the Royal Dramatic Theatre and over 100 museums, if you budget right, you’ll never be left without something to do. In fact, you’ll more than likely spend all day exploring what the city has to offer, come back broke, and wonder how you missed so much. Going in summer will mean warmer weather to explore outside, giving you even more to check out.
If you are confident you have the funds, and you expect to spend at least £100 a day in Stockholm, then it’s undoubtedly worth going to. One of the world’s most beautiful cities in terms of both architecture and culture, it’s an experience not to be missed. Indeed a plethora of art galleries and historical buildings reside in Stockholm, and it’s to be expected, what with the culture and finances, that Stockholm’s green initiative is on the rise, with a stunning national urban park to be seen. It’s so green in fact, that Stockholm is additionally surrounded by an incredible 219 nature reserves, and is well-known for being one of the cleanest cities in the world.
To recap then, although it is incredibly easy to spend £100 a day in Stockholm, you get a host of benefits for your money, including exceptionally fresh air and clean water, a beautiful city, and a huge amount of stories to tell your friends and family. It’s a given that many would love to visit Stockholm, so if you do go, be prepared to fend off your jealous friends! Check for flights today on major airlines like SAS for a better rate.
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