The Best Hotels to Book in Gothenburg, Sweden

Step back in time with a stay at this smart hotel, which is housed in a regal 19th-century building at Västra Hamngatan. The property has been lovingly refurbished with many of the original features intact, including delightful mosaic flooring. This hotel places you in the heart of the action, with a spread of shops and restaurants on the doorstep, as well as the local central station and the imposing opera theatre. If you fancy a relaxed evening, there are two on-site restaurants with one in the form of a cosy English pub.

The Eggers, dating back to 1859 is one of the oldest hotels in Sweden, so it’s got the art of hoteling down to a tee. Located next to Gothenburg train station, it offers excellent access to the centre of town. In terms of accommodation, the hotel features classic, superior and executive rooms all promising first-class comfort and high-quality fixtures and fittings. To top things off, the Eggers restaurant and bar serves up delectable, classic dishes with a modern twist, in a salubrious Parisian-style dining room.

Look out over the city with a stay at the Gothia Towers. This four-star hotel is home to more than 1,000 rooms, and suites that have a modern, futuristic feel, mirroring the property’s glass exterior. If you’re hungry then you’re in the right place, as there are four restaurants to skip between. If you’re feeling brave, put in an order for the hotel’s famed King Size Shrimp Sandwich which is served in two of the dining venues.

Upper House – a sister hotel to Hotel Gothia Towers and located at the top of one of the towers – has often been described as the best hotel in Gothenburg. This exclusive five-star property serves up Scandinavian luxury at its finest. The tastefully styled rooms and suites serve up million-dollar views, with beds facing floor-to-ceiling windows. Another unique feature of the hotel is an on-site apiary, with the honey used in the on-site restaurants and to flavour the beer that’s brewed in-house.

This slick design hotel is located by the waterfront in the centre of Gothenburg, only minutes from the famous Haga historic district, the popular shopping area of Kungsgatan, and the central station. In total there are 210 rooms and suites as well as six stunning apartments and all feature plush beds, fluffy natural down duvets and comfy pillows. After a day of sightseeing, hotel guests can enjoy the perks of the Serenity Spa, with an inviting indoor pool, showers, saunas, and a relaxation lounge, before settling in for an evening at the panoramic sky bar and restaurant.

The name of this hotel gives a clue about its previous function as Gothenburg’s central post office. Following a terrific restoration project, the property now serves up 500 rooms, several award-winning restaurants, buzzing bars, a spa and an inviting rooftop heated pool with the best 360-degree views of the entire city.

The expansive Elite Park Avenue Hotel is located in the heart of Gothenburg, on fashionable Avenyn Street, only a few meters from landmarks such as Liseberg and Stadsteatern. This property makes for a great city base, with bright and breezy rooms and an array of facilities, from a well-equipped gym to an atmospheric cocktail bar.