old town
Gamla Stan
Medieval lanes and waterside charm in the heart of the city.
Living in Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is Stockholm's old town, one of the best-preserved medieval city centres in Europe. Its narrow cobbled lanes, ochre-coloured merchant houses and small squares sit on an island between Norrmalm and Södermalm. Living here means trading space and quiet for unmatched character and a genuinely central, walkable location surrounded by water.
The apartment market
Gamla Stan is a old town neighborhood where average rents run 338 kr per square metre — close to the city average for Stockholm, where the typical figure is 322 kr. A one-bedroom apartment lets for around 16 200 kr a month and a two-bedroom for 21 400 kr. With a very short 6-minute trip to T-Centralen, it suits renters who value fast transit and dining.
Day to day, Gamla Stan offers excellent dining and strong nightlife, limited access to green space, and excellent safety. Public transport is exceptional, served by metro, bus, and walking. The area is best known for medieval cobbled lanes, historic merchant houses, and compact period apartments.
Buyers should expect bostadsrätt (owner-occupier) prices near 119 000 kr per square metre, which command a premium over the Stockholm average of 109 625 kr. Rental supply in Gamla Stan is dominated by a mix of period buildings and modern developments, and demand is steadied by exceptional transit links and proximity to the inner city.
| Apartment | Avg. monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 11 800 kr |
| One bedroom | 16 200 kr |
| Two bedroom | 21 400 kr |
| Three bedroom | 29 400 kr |
Getting around
Gamla Stan is roughly 6 minutes from T-Centralen by public transport, served by metro, bus, walking. Key links include Red line, Green line, Gamla stan station.
What Gamla Stan is known for
- Medieval cobbled lanes
- Historic merchant houses
- Compact period apartments
- Tourist-facing but central
Local highlights
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gamla Stan?
- In Gamla Stan, expect to pay roughly 11 800 kr per month for a studio, 16 200 kr for a one-bedroom, 21 400 kr for a two-bedroom, and 29 400 kr for a three-bedroom. That works out to about 338 kr per square metre.
- Is Gamla Stan expensive compared to the rest of Stockholm?
- Gamla Stan is close to the city average in Stockholm. Its 338 kr per square metre compares with a city-wide average of 322 kr across the 8 neighborhoods we track.
- How long is the commute from Gamla Stan to central Stockholm?
- Getting to T-Centralen from Gamla Stan takes around 6 minutes by public transport. The area is served by metro, bus, and walking, including Red line, Green line, and Gamla stan station.
- Is Gamla Stan a good place to live?
- Gamla Stan scores excellent on safety and exceptional on transit. It is particularly well suited to people who prioritise fast transit and dining. Residents are roughly 3 000 across 0.36 km².
- What is Gamla Stan known for?
- Gamla Stan is known for medieval cobbled lanes, historic merchant houses, compact period apartments, and tourist-facing but central.
Nearby & comparable areas
Södermalm
central islandStockholm's creative island — cafés, vintage shops and cliff-top views.
- Rent / m²
- 318 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 9 min
Norrmalm
city centreThe commercial heart of Stockholm — everything on your doorstep.
- Rent / m²
- 334 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 3 min
Östermalm
inner eastStockholm's most prestigious address — boulevards, embassies and fine dining.
- Rent / m²
- 352 kr
- To T-Centralen
- 10 min