When I went: Labor Day weekend (plus a day)
Stockholm city view 
Stockholm sunrise
This was probably one of my BEST trips this year: perfect weather, clean city, completely cashless (thought I would have to get exchange some Swedish currency, but everywhere I went I could just pay via credit card by tapping my phone), and super walkable streets.
Here are some recommended places to visit if you are planning a trip to Stockholm:
- Monteliusvagen = for sunrise (see pic above) – there is some upward walking you’ll have to do but not too bad;
- Stockholm City Hall = for amazing views of the city – the city hall closes in the evening so no sunset unfortunately;
- ABBA Museum = if you’re a fan, you’ll enjoy this fun interactive museum that includes opportunities to be in your own music video;
- Scandic Continental = great rooftop bar to chill where the locals go – this place gave me the first glimpse of how expensive alcohol can be (10 Euros for a pint of beer!);
- IKEA = floors of showcases and a cafeteria if you are wanting to enjoy a meal there;
- Ice Bar = visit a bar made entirely of ice and drink out of an ice cup!
Where I stayed: Scandic Klara
While the only downside of Scandic Klara is that the size of the room is compact with a very box-y feel (I believe this is the norm for Stockholm though), this hotel is SUPERB in every other way. Central location in downtown, reasonably priced, and excellent selection of warm and cold breakfast foods (e.g. from multiple types of bread to the famous fermented fish) – I would stay here if/when I visit Stockholm again!
Check out fine hotel & resorts with amex. We’ve enjoyed it, especially when traveling in Asia.
I remember that as one of the Amex perks. Good to know you enjoyed using it – I’ll check it…