Stockholm's sharpest barbers

You'll find this American barbershop in the heart of Södermalm, offering haircuts, shaves and beard trims in the heart of Södermalm. Naturally, you also can lean back in your chair and get a relaxing hot towel wrap here. The salon also has a coffee bar, serving coffee from its own roastery. 

At Barber & Books' sharp, stylish Södermalm salon they do classic treatments with massage and warm towels, razor shaves and cuts. The salon aims to provide a complete experience, with 1920s references, and some of the treatments are two hours long. They also sell their own grooming products and interesting books on site. 

This retro-inspired barbershop on Odenplan has a true passion for the profession and creating stylish men's hairstyles. The team here aim to offer perfect men's haircuts and beard trims that impress. Choose from classic men's haircuts, modern skin-fade haircuts, and shaving with hot and cold towels.

If you're looking for a genuine Americana feel, you'll find it at the popular, New York-trained barber Big T. Sharp cut-throat razors, anchors and other nostalgic American objects decorate the walls. Among the treatments you'll find everything from classic hot-towel close shaves to beard and moustache maintenance.

With its vintage tools and old-fashioned style, this nostalgic Södermalm salon provides traditional barbershop techniques adapted for the "modern gentleman". Their barbers are masters of both modern styles and really classic men's hairstyles.

You can have your beard trimmed and get a tattoo done here - Kollektivet Hvitan is run by the barbers Johan Olsson and Henry Apler together with tattoo artist Olle Alm, three friends who prefer to call themselves a collective rather than a salon. The barbers were trained in London and Dublin, and as well as classic treatments they offer locally produced hair and beard care products.

Lazy Barber opened in 2017 close to Mariebergsbron on Lilla Essingen, but the owner has run barbershops at various different locations since the Eighties. Barber services and haircuts are performed in an old-school, retro setting and there's even a little coffee bar. 

Looking for a cut-throat razor shave, beard trim or haircut by a city centre barber? Then make your way along to Barbers of Sweden right next to Sergels torg. They aim to provide just the right look and feel when it comes to both beards and hairdos. You can even get a facial treatment and buy from a wide range of products. 

Just a few minutes walk from Gamla Stan underground station, you'll find Mannerståls barbershop. Mannerståls has been around for three generations and tradition and quality are their watchwords. Two of the salon's barbers have won the prestigious Barber of the Year award, in 2019 and 2024. 

Are you looking for something a bit different from the usual classic, stylish barber shop setting? Brussels-born barber Al and his team have put their own punk mark on this salon by Mariatorget, which Al decorated himself. Cuts and straight razor shaves combined with entertaining chat guaranteed. You can also buy Honest Al's own products, which are made in Sweden from natural ingredients. 

Barberia Havanna is a popular salon that has brought a slice of Cuba to Östermalm. Drawing inspiration from old colonial barber traditions, it offers exclusive treatments such as “El Presidente”. Book haircuts, shavings, and even facial treatments for men.

On Rörstrandsgatan in Birkastan, this popular barber has extensive experience in the trade and was named Stockholm's best barber in 2018. The focus here is on professional treatments and a pleasant atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, both adults and children.

Mr Nils Herrsalong is located in historic premises, where grooming has been offered since the 1800s. The salon is inspired by the 1970s when GH Herrsalong was founded, but also by London and Jermyn Street with its traditional gentlemen's salons. Treatments include cutting, shaving, trimming and even toning.

Joel's Barber Shop on Kungsgatan keeps a low profile and is popular with clients who discover it. The shop feels international, and the barbers know their stuff when it comes to afro hair. A good value choice for your cut or shave.