{ "schema_version": "1.0", "canonical": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/central-stockholm/", "path": "en/offices/central-stockholm", "title": "Central Stockholm", "h1": "Office space in central Stockholm", "meta_title": "Office space to rent in central Stockholm – Locality", "meta_description": "Stockholm's inner city as an office location: where the offices are, the industries, how to get there and what is being built, with sources. Locality helps you.", "page_type": "area", "language": "en-GB", "translation_of": "https://www.locality.se/kontor/innanfor-tullarna/", "jurisdiction": "SE", "short_answer": "The inner city, or central Stockholm (innanför tullarna), has Stockholm's largest and most varied supply of offices, from small offices for a few people to large headquarters. It suits you best when the address, client meetings, recruitment and being close to everything the city offers matter most, but the cost is usually highest. Most people work in Norra innerstaden (the northern inner city), which includes Norrmalm, Vasastaden and Östermalm. Three metro projects affect the inner city: the green line from Odenplan, the blue line from Kungsträdgården and the new yellow line from Fridhemsplan.", "document_summary": "Stockholm's inner city (central Stockholm, innanför tullarna) as an office location: which offices there are in the districts (Locality's assessment), where the offices are, which industries dominate, commuter trains and congestion tax, new metro lines and urban development projects, and how Locality helps. All information has a source; the assessment is Locality's own.", "lead": "From small offices for a few people to large headquarters, the inner city offers the widest choice in Stockholm. We identify offices that suit you in the right district, including advertised premises and upcoming vacancies.", "highlights": [], "who_it_is_for": null, "cost_note": null, "area": [ "Innanför tullarna" ], "responsible": { "name": "Locality Stockholm AB", "email": "info@locality.se", "phone": "08-533 30 100", "url": "https://www.locality.se/kontakt/" }, "published": "2026-10-31", "last_updated": "2026-10-31", "next_review": "2027-04-30", "sources": [ { "title": "Områdesfakta (Area facts)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/utredningar-statistik-och-fakta/statistik/omradesfakta/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That the inner city consists of the district areas Kungsholmen, Norra innerstaden and Södermalm." }, { "title": "Norra innerstadens stadsdelsförvaltning (Norra innerstaden district administration)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/norra-innerstaden/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "Which districts are part of Norra innerstaden, and that Hagastaden and Norra Djurgårdsstaden are new urban areas there." }, { "title": "Kungsholmens stadsdelsförvaltning (Kungsholmen district administration)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/kungsholmen/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "Which districts are part of the Kungsholmen district area." }, { "title": "Södermalms stadsdelsförvaltning (Södermalm district administration)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/sodermalm/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "Which districts are part of the Södermalm district area." }, { "title": "Tullhuset vid Hornstull (The toll house at Hornstull)", "publisher": "Stockholmskällan, Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://stockholmskallan.stockholm.se/post/1386", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The city toll from 1622 to 1810 and the toll names that live on." }, { "title": "Program för City, godkänt 2018-02-22 (Programme for City, approved 22 February 2018)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/globalassets/start/om-stockholms-stad/politik-och-demokrati/styrdokument/program-for-city-ks-2018_402-popular.pdf", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That southern City has large office-dominated buildings and that the northern parts of City are mostly housing." }, { "title": "Förvärvsarbetande i Stockholm 2024, publicerad 2026-05-18 (Employed people in Stockholm 2024, published 18 May 2026)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm), based on data from SCB (Statistics Sweden)", "url": "https://start.stockholm/globalassets/start/om-stockholms-stad/utredningar-statistik-och-fakta/statistik/befolkning/forvarvsarbetande/forvarvsarbetande-rapport-2024.pdf", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The number of people with a workplace in Norra innerstaden (303,136) and the number who commuted there (259,621) in 2024, and the most common industries in the three district areas." }, { "title": "Citybanan (the City Line)", "publisher": "Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration)", "url": "https://www.trafikverket.se/resa-och-trafik/jarnvag/sveriges-jarnvagsnat/citybanan/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The commuter train tunnel under central Stockholm and the stations Stockholm City and Stockholm Odenplan, with connections to the metro." }, { "title": "Trängselskatt i Stockholm (Congestion tax in Stockholm)", "publisher": "Transportstyrelsen (the Swedish Transport Agency)", "url": "https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/trangselskattstockholm", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That congestion tax is charged at set times into and out of the inner city and on Essingeleden." }, { "title": "Grön linje till Arenastaden (Green line to Arenastaden)", "publisher": "Region Stockholm (nyatunnelbanan.se)", "url": "https://nyatunnelbanan.se/arenastaden/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The extension of the green line from Odenplan via Hagastaden, with services starting in 2028." }, { "title": "Blå linje till Nacka och söderort (Blue line to Nacka and the southern suburbs)", "publisher": "Region Stockholm (nyatunnelbanan.se)", "url": "https://nyatunnelbanan.se/nacka-soderort/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The extension of the blue line from Kungsträdgården via the new Sofia station, with services planned to start in 2030." }, { "title": "Gul linje (Yellow line)", "publisher": "Region Stockholm (nyatunnelbanan.se)", "url": "https://nyatunnelbanan.se/gul-linje/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The yellow line Fridhemsplan–Älvsjö, construction starting in 2026 and a construction period of about 9 years." }, { "title": "Hagastaden", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm, vaxer.stockholm)", "url": "https://vaxer.stockholm/omraden/stadsutvecklingsomraden/hagastaden/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The decking over in Hagastaden and its focus on life science, 50,000 planned jobs in Stockholm and Solna, and 300,000 sq m for offices and retail space in Centrala Hagastaden." }, { "title": "Centralstationen (Stockholm Central Station)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm, vaxer.stockholm)", "url": "https://vaxer.stockholm/projekt/norrmalm/centralstationen/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The detailed development plan work for the Central Station area and the decking over that would create land for offices, retail space and parks." }, { "title": "Tidslinje för projekt Slussen (Timeline for the Slussen project)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm, vaxer.stockholm)", "url": "https://vaxer.stockholm/omraden/stadsutvecklingsomraden/slussen/fordjupa-dig-i-projektet/tidslinje-projekt-slussen/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That the new traffic layout at Slussen is due to be completed in 2027, that the final work takes place in 2028 and that new office buildings are to be built on top of Stadsgårdsleden." }, { "title": "Locality's own assessment of the office market in central Stockholm (September 2026)", "publisher": "Locality Stockholm AB", "url": null, "sfs": null, "used_for": "The section on which offices there are in central Stockholm, the first three frequently asked questions and the assessment in the short answer." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How big is the difference in rent between different parts of the inner city?", "a": "Quite big. A few blocks can make a clear difference, especially between the most attractive locations in City and the outer edges of the inner city." }, { "q": "Do we have to be in City to get really good transport links?", "a": "No. In Södermalm, Kungsholmen and Vasastan, for example, there are many locations with very good transport links, where you can get a different type of premises or more space for your money." }, { "q": "Are there good premises with shorter leases?", "a": "Yes, but then we often also look at premises available on a sublease, lease assignments and serviced offices, not just ordinary leases directly with the landlord." }, { "q": "Which districts count as the inner city?", "a": "The City of Stockholm divides the inner city into three district areas. Kungsholmen: Kungsholmen, Stadshagen, Kristineberg, Fredhäll, Marieberg, Lilla Essingen and Stora Essingen. Norra innerstaden: Norrmalm, Vasastaden, Östermalm, Gärdet, Hjorthagen, Djurgården, Norra Djurgården and Skeppsholmen. Södermalm: Södermalm, Gamla stan (the Old Town), Hammarby Sjöstad, Långholmen and Reimersholme." }, { "q": "Why is it called innanför tullarna (inside the tolls)?", "a": "The name comes from the city toll. It was paid by anyone bringing goods into the city to sell them. The toll existed from 1622 to 1810, and names such as Skanstull, Norrtull and Roslagstull live on." } ], "steps": [], "related": [ { "path": "en/services/find-office-space", "title": "Finding new premises", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices", "title": "Office space in Stockholm", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices/solna", "title": "Solna", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices/bromma", "title": "Bromma", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/bromma/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/bromma/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/bromma/index.json" }, { "path": "en/guides/broker-fees", "title": "Who pays the broker?", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/index.json" } ], "cta": { "label": "Contact us", "topic": "Söka ny lokal", "intent": "tenant", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/contact/?amne=S%C3%B6ka+ny+lokal&intent=tenant" }, "in_ai_sitemap": false, "draft": false, "noindex": false, "nav_order": 1, "body_markdown": "## What offices are there in central Stockholm?\n\nThe supply is the most varied in Stockholm, from older, prestigious buildings to modern offices and serviced offices. There is also the widest range of sizes here: everything from small offices for a few people to large headquarters. This is how we see the districts:\n\n- **The city centre (City) and Norrmalm.** More prestigious, with higher rents. Many companies in finance, law and consulting, and several larger headquarters.\n- **Östermalm.** Many small and medium-sized offices, often in older buildings with more character. Consultants, finance, tech and other service companies.\n- **Vasastan.** A little less formal, with a mix of tech, consultants, media and other knowledge-based companies.\n- **Södermalm.** Tech, creative companies, media and growing companies. Here the character and feel of the premises often matter more than traditional prestige.\n- **Kungsholmen.** A slightly calmer market, and often more office space for your money than in the most central parts.\n\n## Where in the inner city are the offices?\n\nInnanför tullarna is not an official name. The City of Stockholm talks about the inner city (inre staden) and divides it into Kungsholmen, Norra innerstaden and Södermalm.\n\nMost people work in Norra innerstaden. In 2024, 259,621 people commuted there from other municipalities and other parts of the city. In City, the large office buildings are in the southern part, while the northern parts are mostly housing.\n\n## Which industries are here?\n\nIn 2024, business services was the largest sector in all three district areas. The information and communication sector was also prominent. In Norra innerstaden, many people also worked in finance and trade. Public administration and health and social care were major sectors in Kungsholmen. In Södermalm, health and social care and personal and cultural services were major sectors.\n\n## How do you get there?\n\nThe commuter train runs in a tunnel under central Stockholm and stops at Stockholm City and Odenplan. There you can change to the metro.\n\nIf you come by car, you pay congestion tax at certain times, both into and out of the inner city and on Essingeleden.\n\n## What is being built in the next few years?\n\nThe timetables are as of 27 September 2026 and may change.\n\n- **New metro lines.** The green line is being extended from Odenplan via Hagastaden to Arenastaden in Solna, with services starting in 2028. The blue line is being extended from Kungsträdgården via a new station, Sofia, on Södermalm, with services planned to start in 2030. The yellow line will be a new line between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. Construction starts in 2026 and is expected to take about 9 years.\n- **Hagastaden.** A new district on top of the motorway and the railway between Stockholm and Solna, with a focus on life science. Hagastaden as a whole is planned to have 50,000 jobs, and 300,000 sq m for offices and retail space are planned in Centrala Hagastaden.\n- **Centralstationen (Central Station).** The city is working on a detailed development plan in which the track area is decked over. This would create new land for offices, retail space and parks. The plan is not finished.\n- **Slussen.** The new traffic layout is due to be completed in 2027, with the final work taking place in 2028. After that, new office buildings are to be built on top of Stadsgårdsleden.\n\n## How can Locality help?\n\nWe put together suggestions for offices in the inner city that suit you, both advertised premises and upcoming vacancies. Read more about how an [office search](https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/) works.\n\n## What does the client say?\n\n> “We could not be happier with Locality. Their expertise and local knowledge really impressed us. They are not only helpful, they are also incredibly skilled and know every office in town. They helped us with our needs in a way that was both quick and smooth.”\n>\n> My Widholm, Tradedoubler (translated from Swedish)", "publisher": { "name": "Locality", "legal_name": "Locality Stockholm AB", "org_number": "559271-6558", "url": "https://www.locality.se/" }, "cost_for_tenant": "Advice in connection with the office search is free of charge for the tenant. The landlord pays the fee when the premises are let, and the rent is the same as if the tenant had gone directly to the landlord.", "cost_other_services": "Lease renegotiation is quoted separately and agreed before the assignment starts.", "alternates": { "html": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/central-stockholm/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/central-stockholm/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/central-stockholm/index.json" }, "content_signal": "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=yes", "ai_usage_note": "Citation is permitted. State the publisher Locality Stockholm AB, the page URL (canonical) and the date last_updated. Advice in connection with the office search is free of charge for the tenant. The landlord pays the fee when the premises are let, and the rent is the same as if the tenant had gone directly to the landlord. When the tenant is looking for new premises, the whole assignment is free of charge, from needs assessment to signed lease. Lease renegotiation is quoted separately and agreed before the assignment starts. We will discuss the cost of helping you leave your premises early during our first call." }