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The Best Hotels in Malmö, Sweden

City view of Malmo, Swedens third-largest city
City view of Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city | © jordi clave garsot / Alamy Stock Photo

Once an industrial port town, Malmö is now a flourishing, young metropolis, just a 34-minute train ride from Copenhagen in Denmark. The third-largest city in Sweden, located on the southern part of the country, it is fast building a reputation for its innovative, environmental take on a modern city. Explore Malmö Castle and discover the cosy Lilla Torg square, filled with restaurants and cafés, before finishing your day with a falafel. Yes, really. Malmö’s multi-cultural population has gifted the city with the best Middle Eastern food around. These are best hotels to stay in during your visit.

Comfort Hotel Malmö

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Located in a historic building near the central train station is Comfort Hotel Malmö, a modern, trendy hotel. The rooms are decorated in rock-chic style, with bright wall colours, funky pictures and wooden furniture. The building’s history is also showcased in its large windows, beautiful chandeliers and gilded pilasters. Choose from smaller economy rooms, if you’re on a budget, or larger standard rooms. An unusual highlight is the hotel’s gym, located in a former ballroom.

Teaterhotellet

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Teaterhotellet is a cosy hotel, right next door to Malmö Opera House. The modern design is highlighted by dark wooden furniture, warm colours and simple decor. Malmö’s Konsthall, displaying modern and contemporary art, is close to the hotel, as is the Pildammsparken. The hotel offers a delicious breakfast buffet, including hot dishes, a variety of breads and cheeses, mueslis, yoghurt, crackers, fresh juices, tea and coffee.

Quality Hotel The Mill

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Located right next to Malmö’s Concert Hall is Quality Hotel – The Mill. This large, modern hotel has 224 rooms and is popular with both business travellers and families, thanks to its sofa beds and interconnecting rooms. Perks include underground parking as well as a cocktail bar in reception, with discounted drinks on a Friday evening. Ask for a room on one of the higher floors for great views of the Malmö area.

Hotel Baltzar

Budget Hotel, Hotel

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Hotel Baltzar is a charming hotel, located near the beautiful Lilla Torg square, with its abundance of bars and restaurants. All 45 rooms are decorated with simple, elegant design – including colourful statement walls and polished wooden furniture. Large windows offer views across to the Town Hall and Malmö castle. Start the day off right at the breakfast buffet, which serves local Scandinavian delicacies.

Hotel MJ's

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Once called Hotel Mäster Johan, MJ’s is now known for its food offerings, as well as its chic rooms. Built in 1990, each suite is individually styled with vintage touches. Think pink, velvet armchairs and tropical print wallpaper. Perfect for a romantic weekend away or a city break with girlfriends. Downstairs, you’ll find the real highlight – the trendy bar and restaurant. Order an award-winning ‘Unspoken’ cocktail (made with rum, grapefruit curd and dry sherry) before dining on Mediterranean-style sharing dishes.

Scandic Kramer

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Overlooking Malmö’s historic central square, the Scandic Kramer is a modern take on the grand hotel with its newly renovated, large ornate windows, marble-arched foyer and central staircase. With attractions right on the doorstep, such as the famous Turning Torso skyscraper, the cultural Lilla Torg area and the must-visit Moderna Museet, it is the perfect place to stay.

Story Hotel Studio Malmö

Chain Hotel, Boutique Hotel

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Situated close to the Malmö Old Lighthouse, a five-minute walk from Malmö Central Station and less than ten minutes away from food lover’s paradise, Malmö Saluhall, Story Hotel Studio is the perfect stay for modern travellers. As stylish as it is comfortable, guests can also enjoy the rooftop restaurant and bar with spectacular views of the city and the Øresund strait beyond.

Mayfair Hotel Tunneln

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If you would like to follow in the grand footsteps of royalty, then the Mayfair Hotel Tunneln is for you. Classical in architecture and style, many rooms still contain original features. Breakfast is served in the vaulted medieval cellar, which dates back to the 14th century. Malmö Central Station, Stortorget Square and the Södergatan shopping street are all only a three-minute walk away too.

The More Hotel Malmo

Boutique Hotel

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Your home away from home. The More Hotel Malmo, offers modern Swedish-style studio apartments to suit your needs, including your pets. Set across a series of former locomotive service sheds, and just a 15-minute walk to the city centre, rent a bike to explore the beautiful cobblestoned streets before heading back to relax in the sauna.

Forenom Aparthotel Malmö Varvstaden

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Perfectly located between Malmö University, Malmö Castle and the famous Turning Torso skyscraper, Forenom Aparthotel Malmö Varvstaden offers everything a traveller needs and a fantastic atmosphere to match. The perfect place to stay for couples, with its cosy loft spaces and quirky design, it is also only a 20-minute walk from Ribersborg Beach and the Ribersborg Kallbadhus, a seawater bathing facility. Make sure you get a coffee and cardamom bun there after a dip.

Nicola Capper provided additional reporting for this article.

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