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Sodermalm - Mariatorget Area Guide
Sodermalm, also known as Soder (South), is one of the many islands that is part of Stockholm's City Centre. It's the island just south of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town.
I stayed in the Hotel Rival, see separate review, which is in the Mariatorget area of Sodermalm, so my review is going to focus on this neighbourhood.
Mariatorget is the garden square that gives this area its name. At the centre of the square is a small park. The square and the surrounding nearby streets are flat. In recent years Sodermalm has been gentrified and I've heard it described as a Hipster neighbourhood. Personally I loved the area, it has a relaxed laid back feel and there's lots of lovely cafes and restaurants.
There are no major tourist attractions in the area but to me that is part of its charm. Instead it has the feel of a residential neighbourhood or a suburb and this is a place mainly frequented by locals. This means the area is busy and lively but not rowdy. It feels inviting and safe and is also family friendly. For me it was the perfect spot after a day's sightseeing to head back to my hotel freshen up and then pop round the corner to one of its delightful restaurants.
Also it is very accessible to the major tourist attractions in Stockholm. It was very easy, level 10 minute walk from Mariatorget over the bridge to Gamla Stan, or alternatively Mariatorget Metro Station is on your doorstep and Sodra Train Station a 5 minute level walk away.
Sodermalm, also known as Soder (South), is one of the many islands that is part of Stockholm's City Centre. It's the island just south of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town.
I stayed in the Hotel Rival, see separate review, which is in the Mariatorget area of Sodermalm, so my review is going to focus on this neighbourhood.
Mariatorget is the garden square that gives this area its name. At the centre of the square is a small park. The square and the surrounding nearby streets are flat. In recent years Sodermalm has been gentrified and I've heard it described as a Hipster neighbourhood. Personally I loved the area, it has a relaxed laid back feel and there's lots of lovely cafes and restaurants.
There are no major tourist attractions in the area but to me that is part of its charm. Instead it has the feel of a residential neighbourhood or a suburb and this is a place mainly frequented by locals. This means the area is busy and lively but not rowdy. It feels inviting and safe and is also family friendly. For me it was the perfect spot after a day's sightseeing to head back to my hotel freshen up and then pop round the corner to one of its delightful restaurants.
Also it is very accessible to the major tourist attractions in Stockholm. It was very easy, level 10 minute walk from Mariatorget over the bridge to Gamla Stan, or alternatively Mariatorget Metro Station is on your doorstep and Sodra Train Station a 5 minute level walk away.
