Lonely Planet Stockholm

I found this guidebook indispensable on my recent visit to Stockholm - the brief restaurant write-ups were spot on, and it contained a much greater level of detail than other guidebooks I looked at. I found the maps very useful as well; they are aided by the layout of the book - all lodging in one chapter, all dining in another chapter, nightlife in its own chapter, etc, rather than dividing the chapters by region. Once I got used to the layout, it was very intuitive. That said, it's always a good idea to look at a guidebook first in a bricks-and-mortar store before buying it online, because personal tastes do vary.

Becky Ohlsen provides an excellent, personalized overview of Stockholm's many museums, cafes, hotels, etc. We relied on her book for our too-brief three-day stay in the city, and were consistently happy with the advice given. Recommended.

Good coverage of history and has more detail than most city guides by other publishers. The maps are good but a removable fold-out would have been better. Overall an interesting read and useful resource.