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Stockholm's Best - Gamla Stan and the Best Western Hotel

Everybody has to be ready to take in the beauty, architecture and timelessness of Sweden. Be ready to enjoy its sights, sounds and tastes. First thing to consider is finding the best hotel in Stockholm.
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The best place to stay is at the Best Western Hotel otherwise known as the Kung Carl, it has 121 rooms and offers the best experience being a classical hotel with the most modern amenities. It is located just a short walk away from Gamla Stan or the Old Town and a mere 100 meters away from Drottningsgatan, Stockholm's shopping district. All Best Western Hotel rooms are non-smoking areas, equipped with cable televisions, air conditioners and some even have balconies. The Best Western hotel even has its own beauty salon aside from its bar, restaurant, and laundry service.

Now that you have the Best Western hotel to stay in, it is time to enjoy the beauty of Stockholm manifested best in Gamla Stan. The Gamla Stan or the Old Town is a must see attraction when in Stockholm. It is the most visited place by tourists as it does not only show the modernity of Sweden but it takes you back in time. Walk back memory lane as you trudge along the cobblestone alleyways and watch in awe as Sweden's 13th century buildings are still very much intact in Gamla Stan.

Aside from the endless boutiques and shops that you see, there are also beautiful churches coexisting in this area of Stockholm. Gamla Stan offers the beautiful fusion of the old with the new. Here, you get the best of both worlds. Gamla Stan has so much to offer that it can very well take up most of your days in Stockholm.

Still in Gamla Stan, you get to visit the Royal Palace and watch in amazement the beautiful movements of more than 15,000 Royal Guards as they change position every noon. See the wonderful gardens and rooms of the Royal Palace, the residence of the Kings and Queens of Sweden from centuries past. Also, take the time to visit the Nobel Museum, which is located right at the heart of Gamla Stan. You can even buy a Nobel Prize replica for yourself, but this replica you can truly enjoy as it is made of chocolate.

The Storkyrkan, Stockholm's cathedral is also in Gamla Stan. This church was consecrated back in 1306 and since then has been the venue for Royal coronations and weddings. Also visit the Stortoget or the Old Square in Gamla Stan as this place is lined up with 18th century buildings and has a lot of history behind it. Shop at the Drottningsgatan, or the street shopping district and find treasures you can take home with you when your wonderful experience has ended.

All these sights just very near the Best Western Hotel, when you get tired after a day's sightseeing, it is time to head back to the wonderful warmth and ambiance of the Best Western Hotel. You can be assured of having a wonderful bath, scrumptious meal and the best bed to rest at the Best Western Hotel. What's more is you get to prepare yourself for another wonderful day ahead and discover what Stockholm has to offer. Another added feature of the Best Western hotel is it has a sauna and a gym. If you get tired of walking, you can always rent a bicycle from the best western hotel. Discover the infinite possibilities that Stockholm and the Best Western hotel has to offer and be ready to come back for more!

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