Stockholm on a Shoestring is all about finding hidden gems that don’t cost the earth - from the best second hand shops, through to the best value places to eat and drink, as well as cheap days out. Whether you are living in this vibrant city or just passing through, we have everything you need to ensure you can experience Stockholm & all it has to offer on a budget.
If only for the architecture, Stockholm library on the corner of Odengatan & Sveavägen, is well worth a visit. And fear not, they have an entire English books section (as well as other Scandinavian languages), so you do not have to feel completely lost if Swedish is not your forte.…
Bemz – not exaclty a second hand store but it does allow you to create a more individual design with your otherwise unoriginal Ikea furniture. I love intrigue & that is something this store definitely has – so much so that I made a special trip to Bemz to speak …
If museums are your thing & you won’t feel satisfied until you have visited Stockholm’s vast array of museums & galleries, then this is the option for you …
I have heard a lot of good things about this place & that it is a ‘high-end’ second hand shop. Maybe I caught it on a bad day (such is the nature of second hand shops as the stock is constantly different) but I was not overwhelmed.
They had a …
Bruno vintage market has several different stalls selling mostly clothing but some jewellery & household items as well. Consisting of two corridors, Bruno vintage market is fairly small but that also means it never gets too busy either.
Items are reasonably priced, sellers are friendly & there are some different …
Emmaus has two stores, located right next to each other. The larger of the two is well-stocked for both children and adults with clothes, books and textiles (sheets, table cloths, fabric, rugs etc.).
They also set out many of the clothes by type and colour which makes it very pleasing …
2015 UPDATE: COSY CORNER CAFE IN GAMLA STAN HAS NOW CLOSED! :(
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We stumbled upon this cosy cafe when ambling through Stockholm’s old town: Gamla Stan. It cost us just 50kr for a coffee & a …
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