Travel and accomodation

Welcome to Stockholm

Stockholm is a city of contrasts. It’s unquestionably alluring, and widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Stockholm is urban yet historic and very close to nature; water is an ever-present feature in this city where green areas, medieval buildings, and skyscrapers meet. Diversity, equality, and innovation are celebrated and embraced here. This is a modern hub for tech, fashion, music, film, design, gaming, and all creative industries. This is a city open to everything and to everyone.

Getting to Stockholm

High-speed trains are green travel alternatives for getting to and from Stockholm. The Öresund Bridge connects Sweden to Denmark and the rest of Europe, making the train journey faster. Stockholm Central Station is, combined with the City terminal bus station, the busiest railway station in the Nordic countries with over 200 000 visitors every day. Services include intercity trains, regional trains, local trains, intercity buses and the Arlanda Express. 

For more information about how to book tickets, fairs and timetables please contact your local train operator or travelling agency. 

Several major ferry lines serve the countries around the Baltic Sea, and Stockholm’s harbors are centrally located. Stockholm is also a popular cruise destination and every year around 300 cruise liners from all over the world put in to the city. The approach through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago with its 30,000 islands is an experience in itself.

For more information on Cruise, visit our planning section.

Stockholm’s harbors are the largest in the Baltic Sea with multiple ferry connections to and from Finland, Poland and the Baltic states. The large and comfortable ferries dock at their own terminals, close to central Stockholm.

Stockholm Ports:
– Stadsgården 
– Värtahamnen 
– Frihamnen

The ferry lines arriving and departing from Stockholm are:
– Viking Line 
– Tallink Silja Line 
– St Peter Line

For more information about passenger and freight services from each port, please refer to: www.portsofstockholm.com

Port of Nynäshamn
The ferry lines arriving and departing from Nynäshamn are:
– Destination Gotland 
– Polferries
– Stena Line
For more information about passenger and freight services from Nynäshamn, please refer to: www.portsofstockholm.com/nynashamn

Port of Kapellskär:
The ferry lines arriving and departing from Kapellskär are:
– Viking Line 
– DFDS Seaways
– FinnLink
For more information about passenger and freight services from Kapellskär, please refer to: www.portsofstockholm.com/kapellskar

Stockholm has four international airports, all with good connections to the city center. The largest, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is one of the top-ten airports in Europe in terms of on-time performance, while Stockholm-Bromma airport is conveniently close to downtown.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the primary gateway to Stockholm and Sweden. Some 60 airlines serve non-stop routes to 150 international destinations. The airport is located 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Stockholm City and once you arrive it´s just a 20-minute journey to downtown Stockholm with the Arlanda Express train. For more information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport, airlines, timetables, VIP Service etc., visit www.arlanda.se

Bromma Airport Stockholm
Bromma Airport is a small city airport offering domestic flights as well as flights to selected European destinations. It’s located conveniently close to central Stockholm (20 minutes by airport coach), and waiting times are generally short. www.brommaairport.se

Stockholm Skavsta Airport
Stockholm Skavsta Airport is located 100 km south of Stockholm – right next to the main E4-highway. Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget airline, has established their first Scandinavian base here and a number of other airlines also operate from the airport (80 minutes by airport coach from central Stockholm). www.skavsta.se

Stockholm-Västerås Airport
Stockholm-Västerås Airport is a smaller airport located just outside Västerås, 100 km northwest of central Stockholm. The airport is served chiefly by the low-fare airline Ryanair, with regular flights to London, Alicante and Malaga (80 minutes by airport coach from central Stockholm). www.vasterasairport.se

Where to stay

Here are some gathered options on where to book your stay in Stockholm. Rooms have been reserved at some of the hotels below for conference participants to book.

Be aware that prices early on during the spring may be lower when booking as usual on the hotel website. The prices in the below allotments are fixed prices to make sure that rooms are available for booking until a month before the conference.

Offer expires the 25th of May.

This hotel is in the same location at which parts of the first day of the conference will be held, combined with sessions held just up the street at the Marie Cederschiöld University. There is a beautiful panoramic view of Stockholm from this hotel and it is located at a walking distance from the characteristic Old City of Stockholm. You also have close access to the subway system, as well as many buses. 

Ersta Hotel has set aside 20 single bedrooms and are offering participants of the conference a 10% discount on these rooms between the dates 13-19th of June. To book a room at the hotel you need the conference code. Send an email to isdrs2022@isdrsconferences.org with a request and the code will be sent to you.  

You may call or email Ersta Hotel to make your booking: 

Reception: 08-714 63 41 

Email: konferens@erstadiakoni.se  

Allotment has expired but rooms are still available to book as usual on their website.

Hotel Birger Jarl is located in the central part of Stockholm, close to the city’s public transport, different sights and restaurant. All profits from the hotel go to the owners, Immanuel Church, who in turn help underprivileged groups through various partnerships and charity projects around the world.

We have arranged an allotment with rooms available for conference participants to book. 

Booking link: Logi Hotel Birger Jarl
More information about the hotel: https://www.birgerjarl.se/en

Allotment has expired but rooms are still available to book as usual on their website.

This hotel is located at a 10min walk from Marie Cederschiölds University where the first conference day will be held. In turn, a 5min walk takes you to the subway station Slussen from where you can access all necessary subway lines.  

Scandic Sjöfartshotellet has set aside 20 single bedrooms. Free wi-fi and breakfast is included when booking a room at Scandic Sjöfartshotell. 

Book your room at the hotel by following this link: https://www.scandichotels.se/ 

You can also call 08517517 00 and then press 1.  

 Booking code: BSOD130622 

 How the hotel presents itself: 

“Stay in the city with a small-town feel and maritime atmosphere close to the Saltsjon bay. After exploring the city’s sights you can relax in our sauna and get some exercise done in our gym. 

Enjoy a delicious dinner in our hotel’s restaurant Sjofart, or sip your favorite drink in our bar. Weather permitting, food and beverage are also served on our roof terrace, with fantastic views of Saltsjon bay. We also have a well-equipped gym and relaxation suite with sauna.” 

Allotment has expired but rooms are still available to book as usual on their website.

This hotel is located in the very center of the city, a 5min walk from the Stockholm City station where you can access all subway lines, commuter trains, the tram and most buses.  

35 rooms are set aside for conference participants to book: 

5 Queen Cabin  

5 Standard Plus  

25 Queen Room 

 Book your room here: https://www.scandichotels.com/hotelreservation/select-rate?hotel=211&fromDate=2022-06-13&toDate=2022-06-19&room%5b0%5d.adults=1&bookingCode=BISD130622  

You can also call: 08517517 00 and then press 1. 

 Booking code: BISD130622 

 How the hotel presents itself: 

“Our hotel rooms are modern and packed with smart solutions such as a dimmer and rain shower in the private bathroom, as well as plenty of mirrors. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comfortable bed, big enough for two. Hang your clothes on the practical knobs and hangers. Our standard plus rooms are equipped with a desk. Otherwise, why not try working in our comfortable, large lounge which, with its Community tables, is ideal for new, inspirational meetings. 

We serve a breakfast buffet in the morning and in the evenings you can order pinsa and something sweet from our food bar.  

Just outside our hotel you’ll find everything from cosy local bistros to the culinary delights of gourmet restaurants. Just pop by reception and we’ll be happy to help you find or book a table.” 

Allotment has expired but rooms are still available to book as usual on their website.

This hotel is located in Södermalm Stockholm and from here you can also walk 20 minutes to the venue on the first conference day. The commuter train is also within walking distance which will take you to the venue of the second conference day, Södertörn University. With the metro just around the corner you will also easily commute to the venues on the third day.

13-18 June:

30 Queen Single rooms

18-19 June:

10 Queen Single rooms

Book your room here: www.scandichotels.com

You can also call +46 8 517 517 00

Booking code: BSOD130622

How the hotel presents itself:

“You’ll stay right in the heart of Sodermalm which borders thrilling SoFo, with culture and niche shopping in focus. We serve food influenced by tastes from the entire world and our bars will entertain you with live music and DJs who set just the right tone for our hotel. 

If hunger sets in, head to our restaurant. When the live performers left the stage, the stage is ideal for lectures or seminars. We offer free WiFi and why not take the opportunity to connect with other business guests. It’s a real oasis for those who want to get their creativity flowing during the workday. If you need to clear your head later, swing by our gym or borrow a bike and explore the capital.”

Travel within Stockholm

The city’s extensive and well-organized transport infrastructure ranks among the best in Europe. You can travel within the city by bus, subway or tram. Or why not take advantage of the fact that Stockholm is built on 14 islands and go by boat?

SL is the public transport company in Stockholm. www.sl.se/en

Travel cards
Travel cards can be purchased or refilled at every train station and/or at Pressbyrån-shop.

Please note: Taxi fares in Sweden aren’t regulated, which means that prices can vary significantly between companies. With this in mind, we recommend that you use the services of well-known firms like Taxi Stockholm, Sverigetaxi, and Taxi Kurir. Credit cards are readily accepted.

Stockholm is a compact city, and the best way to explore it is on foot. Grab a map and put on a comfortable pair of shoes. Or do like the locals – hop on a bicycle. It is fast, easy, and green, and you can rent a bicycle for a small fee.
Visitor guide “Vacation on two wheels”