Stockholm's best day spas

Big-city dwellers can treat themselves to everything from a moment's relaxation to a full health boost. Perhaps a harmonious couples treatment or a quick-fix and a glass of bubbles before a night out. Don't miss the year-round outdoor pool with stunning views over the city - Selma City Spa is on the top floor of the Clarion Hotel Sign.

If you're dreaming of escaping to a tropical paradise beach, you've come to the right place. Sparadiset is an oasis of plants and bamboo, offering treatments using exotic ingredients such as coffee beans and chocolate. There's a wide range of body and facial treatments to choose from as well as a private relaxation area with a jacuzzi.

Stockholms Spa & Hälsostudio offers a completely private experience for body and soul where you don't need to be disturbed by any other guests. Book the place for yourself and your party and enjoy the jacuzzi, relaxing treatments, spa packages or calming yoga.

At Smådalarö Gård, one of Sweden's largest spa hotels, you can stay overnight or visit the spa as a day guest. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation with luxurious spa treatments, pools, sauna and beautiful archipelago surroundings. Don't miss a visit to the restaurant which serves locally-produced food.

Travel out to Hasseludden in the inner archipelago and check into Yasuragi for a day's relaxation, Japanese-style. Relax in hot springs and steam saunas and join a meditation or yoga class. The day package also includes breakfast and lunch, served on the terrace during the summer with views over the water.

Stay the night or spend the day at Sturebadet Marina Tower spa. The facility, housed in the historic Saltsjöqvarn building with views over the entrance to Stockholm harbour, aims to be an oasis of health and welbbeing, offereing treatments as well as fitness and healthy food. Treatments, which include facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and massage - are all based on Kerstin Florian's spa concept. There's also a modern hamam here, a Turkish baths where warm steam is used to soften the body and skin and release endorphins.

Studio Hud & Spa offers everything you want in the way of spa treatments, from hot stone massages to pregnancy treatments, men's treatments and facials. Why not go all in with a top-to-toe package with massage, eyelash and brow fix and other treats?

You'll find the Vana Spa concept at the Elite Palace Hotel in Vasastan and at Ad Astra by Elite in Södertälje. Experience complete relaxation, treat yourself to a spa treatment, work out, or just enjoy a glass of bubbles in the pool. Vana Spa in Södertälje has luxurious Mediterranean vibes and has three pools and an outdoor area with views over Snäckviken. In Vasastan you'll find a pool, jacuzzi, steam and dry sauna, aroma room and a large gym.  

Cosy detox spa with an Asian feel on Kungsholmen, perfect for anyone who wants to leave the stress of the big city behind them and enjoy treatments and a jacuzzi. Treatments include everything from various spa treatments to waxing, brow and lash treatments and various clinic treatments.

Sturebadet encourages tranquility and movement to create new energy and a harmonious balance. In the heart of the city, the spa offers relaxation and fitness in elegant surroundings. Enjoy the Turkish baths, gym, treatments and much more.

Relax and enjoy the modern day spa at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm, which also has yoga classes. The spa includes everything from an infinity pool and snow shower to various body and facial treatments. You can also enjoy a poolside dinner.

Like having a minibreak in the heart of the city - Spa By Us has muted lighting and a luxurious atmosphere which makes a visit here particularly relaxing. And the list of treats on offer is long. Enjoy everything from jacuzzis to spa rituals, footcare, makeup and IPL treatments, to name just a few options.

Take a (short) trip out to Welcome Hotel in Barkarby – not far from Stockholm city centre. Enjoy their spa with an outdoor pool and sun loungers, relaxation area, sauna and treatments. Choose between various packages with breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just come by for a swim.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Drottninggatan at Centralbadet. This classic spa includes an entire spa, treatment, relaxation and bathing world all under one roof, making it an ideal place to spend the entire day. The historic, Art Deco style setting inspires total relaxation for all the senses, but if you get a little restless there are also outdoor and indoor gyms, as well as yoga, meditation and group fitness classes. At Ecobaren you can eat healthy, organic food in the harmonious spa surroundings. 

Physical or psychological wellbeing, or both? Body and mind are catered for at this tranquil oasis on Östgötagatan. Lean back and relax with fruit and juice while you enjoy beneficial treatments.

Check in to Skepparholmen for a day and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with views over the sea. Enjoy the infinity pool, sauna, lounge, yoga classics and treatments in the hotel's spa - if you like you can also combine your visit with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Treat yourself to a little everyday luxury at the Hotell Reisen's spa in the Old Town. You'll find a tranquil oasis among the brick-clad 17th century valves, with a relaxation area, sauna and cold (15 degrees) plunge pool.