Overview
Built in 18th-century Baroque style, Stockholm Royal Palace is one of the world's largest royal residences with 600+ rooms, serving as the Swedish royal family's official seat. Located at the north end of Gamla Stan, it houses five museums: the Royal Apartments, the Treasury (crown jewels), the Tre Kronor Museum (medieval palace ruins), and the Gustav III Museum of Antiquities. The daily noon changing of the guard with full military band is a highlight. Combined admission about SEK 200. 5-minute walk from Metro Gamla Stan station.
Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (May-Sep 09:00-17:00; varies during state events).
Travel Tips
Don't miss the daily changing of the guard at 12:15. The combined 5-museum ticket is great value.
Hotels near Stockholm Royal Palace
Hotels and guesthouses in Stockholm, Gamla Stan, Stockholm
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Gamla Stan
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Stockholm City Hall
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Skansen Open-Air Museum
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Södermalm
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