[1] The square connects the major streets Kungsgatan, Birger Jarlsgatan and Sturegatan.
The buildings around the square house offices of banks and other financial institutions, as well as several corporate headquarters.
[2] Some examples are Sturehof, Spy Bar, Riche, Laroy, Hell's Kitchen, East and Sturecompagniet.
Known as an area with many expensive, luxurious bars and restaurants, it is considered a playground for upper-class youth, celebrities, young business executives and some of the Swedish royal family.
[citation needed] Close to Stureplan is the park Humlegården with the National Library of Sweden.