Chun P.
Yelp
No trip to Sweden is complete without a Swedish massage...
#firstworldproblems
1110SEK($124) Gets you a 50 minute classic Swedish Massage, robe, 2 towels, slippers for you to keep, and full access to the pool, hot tubs, saunas, jacuzzis, and if you're feeling adventurous: the gym! There's also an outdoor rooftop gym and lounge.
I definitely skipped the gym, but the various hot tubs, saunas, jacuzzis etc. were all clean, fabulous, and relaxing. I was here on a Wednesday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded. The vintage Art Deco pool is a time warp back to early 1900s Stockholm...the retro interior design and gorgeous lighting schemes are Swedishly gorgeous. There are private cabanas you can relax in, no extra charge. I wandered up to the rooftop, it was way too cold to be lounging outside in October, but there are some nice views of Stockholm. I was slightly disappointed that my masseuse wasn't a blonde supermodel(joking!), but she did a wonderful and strong job rubbing out the aches and pains throughout my body. (I felt little bad that there wasn't a way to tip her, I had no cash, but I think they get paid better in Sweden than in America).
Staff were all very friendly from start to finish, including making massage appointments weeks in advance over email...the Swedes are much better at speaking and writing English than Americans are! There are probably cheaper spas and massages elsewhere, but I think the overall package at Centralbadet was well worth every SEK.