Mood Stockholm
Mood Stockholm (Regeringsgatan 48, Stockholm) – this shopping center has both major brands (from Ralph Lauren to Club Monaco), as well as niche brands such as Rodebjer and Posh Living. This shopping center is connected to the Hamngatan and Bibliotekstan shopping districts.
IKEA
IKEA (Kungens Kurva, Skärholmen) — this is the store that started the famed international retail chain (changing the world of home furnishing). Kungens Kurva in Skärholmen, south of Stockholm, is the home of the largest IKEA store in the world, which opened in 1965. The area is also home to numerous other megastores and shopping centers with affordable shopping.
Gallerian
Gallerian (Hamngatan 37, Stockholm) –located in downtown Stockholm, this shopping center is the largest in the Swedish capital, with over 80 stores that offer a variety of trendy and affordable fashion (from Mexx to H&M), as well as cafés and restaurants.
The White Room
The White Room (Jakobsbergsgatan 29, Stockholm) – this is a trendy, guest-list driven nightspot that’s open on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays until 5 am (attracting the “after hours” crowd). Aside from socialite patrons of Stockholm, the club has hosted a-list celebrities as famed Swedish House music superstar DJs Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso, Tommy Lee, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Tiesto, among others.
Södra Teatern
Södra Teatern (Mosebacke torg 3, Stockholm) — Södra Teatern is Sweden’s foremost international venue for music, theatre & debate. Since 1997, it has staged various international performances. A diversity of events is held here, spanning from club-scene entertainment, to concerts, theatre and even readings to children’s philosophy , to name a few.
The venue is the oldest theatre in Stockholm and is situated in the heart of the city’s bohemian pulse, with breathtaking views over the capital. Although built as a theatre, the main focus today is on music. The venue enjoys a solid reputation not only in Sweden but throughout the world, attracting vibrant locals and leading luminaries alike.
During the summer, the terrazza-style bars it opens up (known as “Terrassen”) attract large crowds of party goers. Even live musical events are held here.
Sturecompagniet
Sturecompagniet (Sturegatan 4, Stockholm) – this is the city’s biggest club, located in the heart of Stureplan. Choose from an array of bars and dance floors, each with its own music style.
Story Hotel
Story Hotel (Riddargatan 6, Stockholm) – the spacious bar at this hotel is popular with the “after work” crowd. Its cool, jazzy atmosphere during the weeknights picks up during the weekends with DJ-driven dance music.
Slakthuset
Slakthuset (Slakthusgatan 6, Stockholm) – this venue books various music acts – from Reggae to House music DJs like Fedde Le Grand and Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, and even Old School (80s) House acts like Marshall Jefferson.
Spy Bar
Spy Bar (Birger Jarlsgatan 20, Stockholm) — this legendary nightspot is located at the heart of Stureplan and is one of Stockholm’s most famous nightclubs. Media folk jostle with the alternative crowd. Experienced clubbers strongly suggest that one must get here early, since Spy Bar fills up quickly, especially on weekends.
Pet Sounds Bar
Pet Sounds Bar (Skånegatan 80, Stockholm) – great dance and rock music is consistently played at this bar, since the owners are the well-regarded record store “Pet Sounds Records”. A number of guest DJs spin here and there are a variety of club evenings and live musical events in the cellar space. Pet Sounds is known for a truly enjoyable atmosphere and well-mixed drinks (whose names come from Rock history). There’s also a decent restaurant on the premises.
