Relax and pamper yourself at Stockholm's best spas

After days of shopping or long walks around beautiful Stockholm, nothing compares to a moment of relaxation at a spa. The city is full of great spas where you can get a massage, facial treatments, body wraps, manicures or myriad other treats. Maybe just a relaxing dip in the jacuzzi is all you need. In the end, it’s the soothing atmosphere of a spa that will have you ready to go in no time at all.

Here are our favorite spas around the city.

Selma City Spa is the place to be if you want to enjoy a glass of bubbly whilst soaking in a pool and taking in the view of Stockholm’s rooftops. The spa belongs to the Clarion Hotel Sign at Norra Bantorget and is found on the hotel’s eighth floor. Here you get a full spa experience, with everything from massages to makeup. Of course, there’s also luxurious bathrobes, slippers, and saunas – and that rooftop pool is heated all year round. You can also order food and drinks during your visit – we definitely recommend the out-of-this-world sushi.

At Yasuragi Hasseludden Japan is the great source of inspiration, something you’ll definitely notice during your visit to this spa resort, which is round in a calming archipelago environment just 20 minutes from downtown Stockholm (it’s easily accessible either by car, bus, or boat). Bring your partner, children, friends, or colleagues to relax, shed the stress, unwind, and rediscover your energy with everything from spa treatments to yoga to bathing. There’s also a hotel, conference, and a beautiful Japanese garden for mindfulness. Yasuragi Hasseludden named Spa of the Year 2014 by SpaStar Awards.

When you enter Elements Spa, located at Clarion Hotel Stockholm, you enter an innovative and contemporary facility featuring Indian traditions – the perfect day visit or spa weekend. The idea behind this spa is to create an oasis at the hotel where guests can relax, be themselves, and feel pampered in an exotic spa environment with warm colors and unique designs. Ayurveda, the Indian philosophy of life, is the inspiration, with Ayurveda, yoga, pilates, and meditation the foundations of the concept. At Elements Spa, you can enjoy a variety of treatments such as water massages, a sauna in either steam or mixed herbs, and swimming – or you can just relax. There’s also an amazing spa menu.

Imagine a stunning tropical setting in the center of Stockholm, offering a feeling that you can usually only experience in countries like Thailand. This intimate and personal day spa now has three locations, on Södermalm, Östermalm, and Kungsholmen. At Sparadiset each room has its own unique environment, inspired by different parts of the world. Enjoy a deep massage in combination with luxurious spa treatments and private relaxation areas – and a big plus is that you can book a private relaxation area.

Just steps from the vibrant shopping street of Drottninggatan you’ll find Stockholm’s historical Centralbadet, located in a beautiful art nouveau palace. It’s an inviting and relaxing oasis waiting to pamper you. Founded in 1904, Centralbadet has a long history of caring for the city’s residents. The 3,500 square foot facility is filled with health and relaxation and you can enjoy a wide range of pampering, including the Roman bath and sauna, sun beds, a gym, and an organic restaurant.

Sturebadet, located in Sturegallerian at Stureplan, is another of the city’s classics. Opened in 1884 the idea back then was to offer Stockholmers exercise, swimming, and optimal health, and nothing has changed since then. Sturebadet offers nearly every treatment you can think of, from massages and body scrub to facials and manicures. And don’t miss the unique opportunity to relax in a Samian tent under the open starry sky where you can, among other things, bathe in a wooden tub filled with minerals while soothing Joik Music washes over you.

Nordic Spa & Fitness at the Grand Hôtel is one of Stockholm’s most luxurious options when you want to have a spa treatment. It is an oasis of calm and wellbeing where you can press pause and “just be”. Here you can enjoy a classic Swedish massage, get a beauty treatment, be challenged by a personal trainer, visit a doctor of Chinese medicine, or get your body stretched by a chiropractor. It has everything to make your day perfect. The treatments are tailored to your needs and the inspiration comes from the Grand Hôtel’s closeness to the water and Stockholm’s archipelago.

Axelsson’s Spa is a bit hidden: you’ll find it on the lower level of the mall Gallerian at Hamngatan – but finding it is well worth the effort. In the fresh premises, there is a wide range of both beauty and health treatments, and you are well taken care of by skilled therapists. If you are up for a real treat, you should invest in one of Axelsson’s spa packages, which include the resort’s most popular treatments, such as body scrub, spa massage, and facials. This is where your whole body will get the relaxation and rest it needs.

At Skepparholmen Nacka, just 20 minutes from Stockholm city, you’ll find a comfortable and eco-friendly spa where healthcare and personal service are the main focus. This fresh, newly renovated, and serene spa is focused on light and water, as well as Scandinavian design. The treatments range from mindfulness and organic treatments to classic spa treatments and an outdoor pool. With nature so close, you can also combine a visit with beautiful strolls and swimming in the surrounding sea and lakes. Skepparholmen Nacka has been named one of the best spas in Sweden.

We hope you’ll have a wonderful and relaxing time at the best spas in Stockholm!