The guide to the best spas in Stockholm

Elements Spa inside the Clarion Hotel in Skanstull has everything needed for a complete spa experience in Stockholm, from massages and treatments to swimming and sauna. There's also yoga and a gym available, as well as a private sauna that can be booked for up to 12 people. 

Quite possibly Stockholm's most classic spa, Centralbadet has been open since 1904. There offer a generous selection of various treatments. Choose from everything from champagne baths and massages to Chinese medicine and cellulite treatments. One of the bath's unique massage therapies is yoga massage, which aims to balance the body through muscle stretching.

Check into Selma CitySpa at the Clarion Hotel Sign for breathtaking city views. The hotel offers the ultimate spa experience complete with a heated rooftop pool, luxurious bathrobes and slippers. Take a dip in the pool; book a spa treatment before brunch at the in-house restaurant. The treatment menu includes everything from body wraps to eyelash and eyebrow treatments.

Experience a completely private spa for your wellbeing. Book the spa for you and your group and get exclusive use of the jacuzzi, sauna and relax room with fresh fruit and drinks. You can also book one of their beneficial treatments or join a yoga class.

Sparadiset, which translates as spa-paradise, aims to offer guests a little slice of heaven. It is a fully-fledged spa with beautiful surroundings, Jacuzzis, amazing spa-treatments and relax-area. Book a virtual trip to Thailand; the decor is heavily influenced by the Far East, the atmosphere welcoming and tranquil.

This classic institution was inaugurated in 1885 and has since then offered its guests fitness and wellness facilities, complete with a beautiful mosaic tiled pool and murals. The Nordic influences are apparent, spa-treatments are offered in a traditional Sami hut under the open sky with joik music in the background.

For an extra luxurious spa visit, head to the Nordic spa facility at the Grand Hôtel. The world class spa offers everything from Swedish massage to Chinese medicine. Your visit is tailormade to how you feel on the day, and you can go all-in with a complete wellbeing package complete with healthy food, full-body scrub and other treats.

On Odengatan, right in the heart of Vasastan, Axelssons Spa offers a wide range of both beauty and health treatments. Choose a luxurious spa package that includes a mixture of various treatments such as body scrub, mud wrap, scalp treatment, and spa massage all in one.

Vana Spa is a large spa and workout facility fully equipped with a jacuzzi, sauna, aroma room, treatment rooms and much more. If you feel like working up a sweat there's a large, modern gym with an extensive selection of machines, but also a lounge area to relax in.

Smådalarö Gård has transformed from archipelago hotel to one of Sweden's largest spa hotels. They offer luxurious spa treatments, pools and a sauna close to nature. Stay the night or book an entire spa package with accommodation and locally-produced food if you want to treat yourself to something special.

The perfect recipe for a restorative weekend from head to toe. The Japanese-inspired spa favourite Yasuragi at Hasseludden is framed by a tranquil archipelago setting outside the city and includes everything from treatments to yoga, baths, and Japanese food, along with hotel and conference facilities.

Vana Spa is housed in the historic Saltsjöqvarn building from 1890. Enjoy a Turkish hamam with a steam room and experience shower, as well as a gym and rejuvenating spa treatments. Everything you need to create balance in life.

In Jungfrusund, you'll find this family-owned boutique hotel inspired by American coastal gems. Relax in the hotel's nature-inspired and well-designed spa, which features indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, cold baths, and rejuvenating spa treatments for the face and body.

Enjoy the heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam sauna, relaxation area and cold plunge pool at the Welcome Hotel in Barkarby. They also offer treatments from Sparadiset. You can book use of the spa together with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Djurönäset is beautifully situated in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago. Enjoy the island surroundings and relax in the 37-degree infinity pool and the wood-fired sauna right next to the sea. Treat yourself to various different spa treatments in the Spa Pavilion opposite the main entrance, where you'll also find a relaxation and yoga room. There are various different packages to choose from, with everything from day or evening spa sessions to longer overnight stays.

Right out at the end of Elfvik promontory, Ellery Beach House is Stockholm's only beach resort. The seaside setting creates a tranquil backdrop to the resort's padel courts, outdoor gyms, swimming pools, cabanas, people, music, design and art. If you really want to treat yourself, book a pampering body or facial treatment. Stay the night and enjoy a full spa weekend.

In the beautiful archipelago surroundings of Värmdö, you will find Fågelbro Säteri, a hotel and spa in a classic country-style. Relax with soothing treatments such as deep tissue massage, body wraps and facials, as well as enjoying sauna baths and a dip in the heated outdoor pool.

Following its 2012 renovation, Skepparholm was transformed into a rejuvenating spa facility. Its Scandinavian influences are apparent, offering both day-spa and weekend packages with treatments from hydrojet water massage and relaxing massage to classic spa cures and other pampering treats. Heighten the experience with a nice walk and dinner.