Okay, it's a bar. A nice bar with cheerful and friendly bartenders who were happy to share the…read morehistory of the building and knew what beers and wines they have available. But we chose Haktet because it was a prison/jail some time ago. We were hoping to see some evidence of that. Maybe a cell converted into a room for drinking or such. There was none of that. It's a nice bar with seating and booze and that's great. But there's nothing here that says "prison."

Came here for drinks (after finding out the Vanster, the speakeasy next door, is closed until…read moreSeptember!). The courtyard is a beautiful and a popular place to come for drinks. There were all ages here at around 9ish at night. There was about 5 people in line for the bar but luckily the two bartenders were fast. Seating was mostly taken but we got lucky with a group that just left and we're able to take their place.

This hotel is very well run and offers everything a traveler needs. Most important is location,…read morewhich is convenient and right in the middle of many interesting things, such as a park, the palace, etc. so pleasant to walk around. The rooms are clean, well-appointed and have comfortable beds. We got a good night's sleep every night of our stay. The breakfast, included in the price, was fantastic. It offered everything one could think of to start your day out right. Our favorite was the Gold Bar with a very charming Irish bartender. Great drinks and atmosphere. The bartender makes you feel right at home. I think anyone would enjoy this lovely hotel and I recommend it without hesitation.

Lovely hotel. Great location in the middle of everything. Staff were friendly and the breakfast…read moreincluded in our rate was excellent. The only snafu was a bumpy check-in, where the really sweet front desk agent who checked us in apparently didn't check us all the way in. Seriously how does that happen? We signed, we put up the credit card for incidentals, we got keys, the tv had my name on it to welcome us and we spent the 1st night in the room with nothing seeming amiss, and upon disclosing our name and room number we were welcomed to the breakfast that next morning. But then that day we got a no-show charge via email and worried housekeeping would pack up our belongings with the room showing as unoccupied in their system, so upon our return from that day's interrupted activities we had to sort it out. They checked us in (again) but this time for realsies and they said the no-show charge was the same as the room charge so our 4-night stay became officially a 3-night stay. I'm still not sure if the rate stayed the same but it all seemed more or less fixed at the time... but now Marriott Bonvoy isn't giving me credit for the room night and the points so I'm still dealing with it weeks later which is crazy because we were there. So annoying. But the hotel really was nice. The room was spacious, the lounge was beautiful with an enormous multistory chandelier and the breakfast really was epic. Lots to see via short walks, meals, destinations and transit access in every direction. Nice place.

Wonderful service, ambience is elegant and intimate. Rooms are luxurious. Breakfast was delicious…read more First day so more to report, later.

I honestly don't know why Hotel Diplomat isn't ranked the top hotel on Tripadvisor in Stockholm…read moregiven it has been one of the top hotels for Stockholm on Conde Naste traveller's readers choice awards for the last several years. With six of us traveling they offer a room that has a sofa bed which was perfect for our the two children with us (one child stayed with us) while the other was with their grandparents. The rooms were so spacious for Europe with beautiful parquet floors, comfortable beds, and a well appointed bathroom. Our room also offered a lovely balcony overlooking a courtyard and a view of the river. The location can't be beat for this hotel with convenient access to tram and bus and our first day where we hadn't sorted out public transit we managed to walk from the central station and it was a relatively flat walk. Where this hotel was amazing was the service. We booked this hotel for three days and the gentleman upon check in was so friendly (a Pakistani who had met a lovely lady in Sweden and recognized my Indian parents surname). His extreme kindness helped us start our visit on the right step. We had dinner the first night at the hotel and the food was not only good but the service amazing again. For breakfast we fortunately had familiar faces with a lady who kindly remembered our coffee orders and another gentleman (Channah) who has worked here for 35 years and was so kind and attentive. They all seem to love what they are doing and imparted such kindness that were blown away (we've stayed at nice hotels before like a Mandarin Oriental at Hong Kong) but really impressed how the staff goes above and beyond here.

Loved the wine options and the food was tasty!!!! Highly recommend if you are on Galma Stand! Will…read moredefinitely go back! Started with the Charcuterie Board, Burrata and Arancini. Then enjoyed the Risotto Al Fungi and Pasta Della Corvina and finished up with the Pistachio gelato.

Nice low key wine bar on the outskirts of Gamla Stan ... just kinda saw it and thought I'd get a…read moredrink. Dark setting inside but cozy. Nice seating at the bar where I sat. Service was fine . Great wine list. I asked the server for a nice bubbly and he poured me a nice brut. Also ordered a nice freshly made bruschetta. Everything was perfectly placed on this plate. Great cheese, tomatoes and drizzle of oil. The bread was nice and fried for the crunch. Great with a drink! Enjoyed the little visit here. It is a little pricier than most wine bars. Nice quiet spot though.

Wonderful modern restaurant a short walk from Clarion Sign where I stayed while visiting Stockholm…read morethis week. The food is a mix of Swedish and modern European/ American. A great place for our group of 12 people. Kinda like the Smith we have in NYC. Service was good even though we had a large group.

Spontaneity brought me to Paul's. I (luckily) live close by and knew that Haymarket had recently…read moreopened to the public. Hungry and curious, I decided on a whim to check it out. The restaurant is on the first floor. I climbed the red carpeted stairs to the right and was instantly greeted by the menu and a waitress. The decor is posh and trendy. The atmosphere has a great city vibe. Even on a Tuesday, the restaurant was quite full. Prices can go from 150-300kr a person, depending how hungry you are. Regardless of what you order, a complementary basket of breads and butter is served. The food took around 20-25 minutes from order-to-table. Judging from the food freshness, quality, taste to the attentive service and cool ambiance, Paul's has really made a strong first impression. I can't wait to go back and try other delicious dishes, because that menu has nothing I wouldn't like to eat.

We had an amazing dinner here with family. The food was so good and the wine list was amazing…read more Definitely recommend checking out this place out! The steak and the tartare was amazing.

Wow. Just Wow. Very rarely am I left speechless because of food and this place did just that. The…read moredishes were mouthwatering, perfectly cooked and melted on your tongue. The drinks were great, the staff was very kind and the atmosphere was comforting. The restaurant itself was very beautiful and gave off strong rustic Spanish vibes. Overall would highly recommend to anyone visiting Stockholm.

Had lunch here while walking around in Stockholm, the staff was super friendly, had to wait a…read morelittle bit because they were not at lunch hours yet, but they kept me entertained with snacks and drinks, steak was great, location is very nice, too hot to sit out in the terrace, but it's got a great view.

Great location, food was also good! Ambiance is busy but not too and also on the water.read more

Definitely worth a visit but maybe no more than one. It was fun for the friendly experience and the…read moremeats are pretty good. It really is an experience and being immersed in a culture and style is fun. Seating is limited so be sure to make reservations. Not a big fan of seating family style (with other families) and it is extremely warm inside. You may be put on the spot so if you are shy or introverted this may not be the experience for you. But otherwise, its definitely worth the fun. FOOD: Good but not great. Not a whole lot of variety. Various meats all cooked just right are available. Few side dishes and all root vegetables. We shared the Rurik's Feast so we would get a variety of meats and it was good. I really liked all three meats and it was worth it for the cost. I do wish there were different root veggies like potatoes. I don't know much Viking history so not sure how authentic, but they did have a nice variety of options. They did have risotto for the vegetarians (sure that wasn't part of the Viking staple!). SERVICE: Loved the music. Loved the atmosphere (except for the heat). Loved how friendly and nice everyone was. Service and plating were A+. COST: It was definitely worth it for the volume of food and the experience. Like I said, probably wouldn't come back, but definitely recommended for anyone who wants a fun and memorable night. Definitely worth doing once.

If you are looking for an all-around good dining experience, this is the place. The bar and the…read morerestaurant are separated by distance, so you can have a quiet meal, or dive into the noiser bar mode. An extensive menu selection and a great drinks list. The menu runs the gamut from Swedish to Italian.