Business Trip to Stockholm
Earlier this month I travelled to one of our largest corporate cities in the Nordics; Stockholm, where a snowstorm could not stop me from meeting some of our valued property partners and viewing a selection of serviced apartments in the Swedish capital.
The visits not only provided me with valuable product knowledge, closer relationships with our property partners and a better understanding of the markets which will to an improved service to our clients but also gave me a chance to experience what the city has to offer in terms of history & entertainment.
I made Sveavagen Hotorget my home during my time in Stockholm which was in the commercial and tourist part of the city – Norrmalm. A 30-second walk from the nearest metro station (Radmansgatan) the property could not be better placed to get settled into a city with a vast array of supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants nearby.
Below is a snapshot of the Swedish serviced apartments & partners I visited during my time in Stockholm; a wrap-up of some of the properties I viewed and some handy tips when visiting the city, either on a short business trip or longer-term stays.
Serviced Apartments in Stockholm
Beautiful Apartments | To name a few... Storgatan | Sveavagen Hotorget | Grevgatan | SOFO Kocksgatan |
With properties all over central Stockholm, the apartments operated by Beautiful Apartments tend to be spacious, well-equipped and homely, perfect for getting settled in the city. With simple check-in processes with options of meet & greet included you quickly feel like a local and the team are at hand to offer support at any time.
I also met with some of the team to review the positive partnership between Beautiful Apartments & SilverDoor; evaluating what the partnership can offer the business traveller.
HOMEstate | To name a few... Franstorpsvägen | Sodermalm | Stationsgatan | Turebergs Alle |
I met with the Director of Sales at HOMEstate, to delve deeper into how the company operate, and their expansion plans and conduct virtual tours of some of its portfolio. With 151 apartments in their inventory across some of the biggest cities in Sweden and 209 in the pipeline, the company are focusing on modern and equipped apartments with a homely feel.
Sky Hotel Apartments | Kungsholmen |
I visited the western location of the Kungsholmen district in Stockholm, where Sky Hotel has over 140 studio apartments in the building, each equipped with a kitchenette. There is a reception manned throughout the day and additional facilities on-site including a communal washroom and communal areas. There is a refurbishment planned in the property to update the décor and install a fully equipped kitchen, improving the already impressive service.
Forenom | Voltavägen | Kista | Ostervagen | Kabinvagen |
Just a few minutes from Stockholm Central station, I met with the Forenom Stockholm office, to get some updates on the largest serviced accommodation provider in The Nordics. In their Kista location, the property offers a range of bedroom options ranging from studios to three bedrooms.
HOOM Home & Hotel | Järfälla
Located in the Järfälla suburb of Stockholm, HOOM Home & Hotel is an aparthotel with a 24-hour reception, residents lobby, gym and meeting rooms making it a great option for short and long-stay guests. There is ample parking to serve guests staying in over 150 studio apartments. The apartments have been styled to maximise the space available in the rooms and are fully equipped.
Tips for visiting Stockholm city, for the Corporate Traveller
- There are some great restaurants in the city but be prepared to book in advance to avoid disappointment
- If you are arriving by plane at Arlanda Airport then there is no quicker way than getting the Arlanda Express, which gets you to Stockholm Central Station in 18 minutes. Stockholm has an impressive metro system and Central Station is linked to all major metro lines
- Sweden has a government alcohol monopoly called Systembolaget for the sale of all alcoholic drinks stronger than 3.5% by volume. So, if you want to buy your favourite bottle of wine then you will need to go to a Systembolaget
- The transport system is very reliable, and you can buy travel passes from 24 hours all the way up to 1 year and the prices are reasonable (From vendors such as GoCity)
- The city is very resilient when it comes to weather – not even a snowstorm can stop the transport system
- It gets very cold in the winter months so make sure to pack appropriately, especially if you plan to travel between the months of October to April
