We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Gothenburg, Sweden. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Hip. Creative. This modern and exclusive boutique hotel, 6 minutes’ walk from Gothenburg Central Station, is just 200 metres from Kungsportsplatsen Tram Stop. It offers free WiFi and a contemporary restaurant with bar. Bold décor and luxury Carpe Diem beds with Egyptian cotton bedding are featured in all Dorsia Hotel rooms. Each includes a minibar, bathrobes with slippers and an internet-connected Lava Invit TV with free movie channels. International cuisine with French influences is served at Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch and dinner menus, along with room service. On Sundays, guests can enjoy afternoon tea. A variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options are all in the close surroundings. Gamla Ullevi Arena is 850 metres away, while Trädgårdsföreningen Park and Garden is a 3-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest central luxury hotel in Gothenburg.
Creative. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Popular among business travellers. Offering elegant, individually designed rooms, this hotel is next to Nordstan Shopping Centre and just 5 minutes' walk from Gothenburg Central Station. It provides free Wi-Fi, a lobby bar and top-floor restaurant with terrace. Housed in a building from 1749, Hotel Pigalle offers bright, colourful rooms with a large flat-screen TV, seating area and carpeted floors. Each of the marbled bathrooms includes a shower. Guests can relax with a drink or snack in the well-appointed lobby bar. Hotel Pigalle also serves a daily breakfast. Set in the charming converted attic, Restaurant Atelier serves lunch and dinner made from the best local ingredients. Within a 15-minute walk is Ullevi Arena and Avenyn, Gothenburg’s main street. Brunnsparken Tram Stop, just 100 metres away, is 8 minutes' ride from the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre. Hotel guests enjoy discount prices on off-site parking.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most CREATIVE boutique hotel in Gothenburg. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Super central. Highly elegant. Great location. Housed in a historic 19th-century building, this hotel is directly opposite Gothenburg Central Station on Drottningtorget Square. A courtyard or city view can be enjoyed from the rooms. Hotel Eggers’s on-site restaurant serves traditional Swedish cuisine in a luxurious setting. WiFi is free throughout the hotel. Guest rooms at have a work desk, armchair and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom has a shower. The bar features a lighter menu and large selection of cocktails. Guests can relax on the terrace during the summertime. Several tram and bus stops are next to the hotel, as well as Nordstan Shopping Centre. Ullevi Stadium is 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel. Staff can recommend several nearby restaurant and bars.Show full description
This might be the most central and elegant central luxury hotel in Gothenburg. It also has A CENTRAL LOCATION.
Elegant. Great location. Rooftop pool. Popular among business travellers. This stylish hotel is situated by Kungsportsplatsen Square, 800 metres from Gothenburg Central Station. All rooms include a 42-inch LED TV, bathrobes, and slippers. Avalon Hotel’s sleek rooms are decorated with the principles of Feng Shui in mind. The rooms have either oak floors or stone tiles. Guests are offered 4 different types of pillow. Hotel Avalon’s rooftop pool and terrace is open May-September and offers great city views. The hotel’s popular restaurant serves seasonal dishes and specialises in sea food.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Gothenburg and a unique rooftop pool!
Central. Very clean. Comfortable beds. This Radisson Blu hotel lies opposite Gothenburg Central Station, within the city’s canal system. The hotel features an in-house spa and yoga studio with free yoga classes for guests (subject to availability). WiFi and gym access are free. Ullevi Stadium is 850 metres away from the hotel. Cable TV is provided in all of the spacious Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Göteborg rooms. Some feature a Nespresso coffee machine, as well as street or canal views. Hagabadet Spa offers an oasis for relaxation and includes transforming water showers, spa-pool and a sauna. Guests can also book re-energizing massages. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance. Liseberg Amusement Park, Svenska Mässan Convention Centre and Skansen Kronan are all about 2 km away from the hotel.Show full description
Scandic Europa is located in the Nordstan Shopping Centre in Gothenburg, 250 metres from Gothenburg Central Station. It offers rooms with free WiFi. All the Scandinavian-style rooms at Scandic Hotel Europa are brightly decorated. Each room is equipped with a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Ironing facilities are also included. A rich buffet breakfast is served every day at the hotel restaurant. The bar and restaurant Hak offers live music and photo exhibitions. A tasty brunch is also served on weekends. Guests can work out in the fitness centre or relax in the indoor pool. Liseberg Amusement Park and the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre are both located 2.5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Popular among business travellers. Located in a stylish neo-classical building in central Gothenburg, Elite Plaza Hotel combines old-fashioned comfort with modern amenities. It offers free Wi-Fi and tastefully decorated rooms with LCD TVs. All comfortable rooms at The Elite Plaza are equipped with a minibar, cable TV and safe. The decór is a blend of international style and classic Scandinavian design. The atrium-style Swea Hof restaurant offers elegant gourmet dining based on local ingredients. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Plaza Bar and at the British-style The Bishop’s Arms pub. On Sundays, guests can enjoy breakfast until 11:00, except during peak periods. Guests can unwind in the relaxation area, complete with a sauna and a fully-equipped gym. The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre and the Liseberg Amusement Park is located an 8-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find central luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Gothenburg here: CentrumMajorna-LinnéÖrgryte-Härlanda
Central. Cool. Friendly staff. Situated in the centre of Gothenburg at Grönsakstorget, this stylish boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms with modern design. The uniquely decorated lobby features a 24-hour bar. Local trams and buses stop right outside of the hotel, taking guests to Gothenburg Central Station in just 6 minutes. Hotel Flora’s tastefully designed guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a work desk. The white décor and wooden floors add to the light and airy feeling in each room. Ironing facilities are found in the hallway. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the hotel’s cosy, covered terrace. The trendy lobby bar offers light snacks and beverages all day long. Flora’s staff can recommend restaurants, bars and attractions, all in walking distance. The city’s lively dining and shopping street, Avenyn, is only 5 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
This hotel is set in a charming, renovated 1920s postal building, 50 metres from Gothenburg Central Station. It offers 2 in-house restaurants and a rooftop pool with terrace. Gym access is free for guests. Liseberg Amusement Park is 1.5 km away. Flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and modern bathrooms are standard at Clarion Hotel Post. Rooms have either wooden or carpeted floors. Restaurant Norda serves Swedish and American specials created by one of Sweden’s top chefs, Marcus Samuelsson. Guests can also taste seasonally inspired Japanese dishes at vRÅ. The Post Bar has an extensive wine list and beers from local micro breweries. Clarion Post owns Skönhetsfabriken Spa. Dry saunas, steam rooms and ice showers are found on site. Beauty treatments can also be booked.Show full description
The stylish First Hotel G is situated above Gothenburg Central Station, across from Nordstaden Shopping Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, sauna and gym access and an elegant champagne bar. First G is a fashionable design hotel featuring original work by Italian artist Silvia Papas. Its quiet, modern rooms offer grand views of the city or the hotel’s inner courtyard. All rooms include tea/coffee facilities, heated bathroom floors and an LCD TV. The trendy Cristal Champagne Bar is a popular hangout for locals. Situated in the open lobby, G Mat & Vin’s à la carte menu combines quality Swedish produce and internationally inspired cuisine. Dishes include shrimp sandwiches, lobster soup and veal steaks. Gothenburg Opera House and Lilla Bommen Harbour are a 10-minute walk from First Hotel G.Show full description
This hotel is on Drottningtorget Square, 100 metres from Gothenburg Central Station. It offers free gym access, free in-room WiFi, and Italian and American cuisine. Nordstan Shopping Centre is around the corner. ProfilHotels Opera’s rooms have modern bathrooms and include a hairdryer. Some also offer a 32-inch flat-screen TV, climate control and heated bathroom floors. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant that is open every day or have a cocktail at the bar. The indoor pool and two saunas can be used for an additional fee. The Nordstaden Tram Stop is a 2-minute walk away. Opera Hotel’s guests receive discounts at a nearby car park.Show full description
Opened October 2021. Situated conveniently in Gothenburg, Jacyz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 km from Gothenburg Central Station, 1.7 km from Nordstan Shopping Mall and 1.8 km from Liseberg. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Guests can enjoy American and French dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at Jacyz also have a city view. The units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. Speaking English and Swedish, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Popular points of interest near Jacyz include Ullevi, Scandinavium and Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre. The nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter, 25 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened November 2021. Situated in Gothenburg, 700 metres from Gothenburg Central Station, Scandic Göteborg Central features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, 28 km from Scandic Göteborg Central. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 1.7 km from Ullevi. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nordstan Shopping Mall, Casino Cosmopol and Gothenburg Cathedral.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Rooftop bar. Popular among business travellers. This stylish, boutique hotel overlooks the main street of Avenyn in central Gothenburg. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Valand Tram Stop is 100 metres away. Each modern guest room at Hotel Bellora features cable TV. Several also include a seating area. Attractions such as Liseberg Amusement Park and Ullevi Stadium are both within 15 minutes’ walk of this eco-friendly hotel.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Boasting a terrace, bar and views of city, Clarion Hotel Draken is situated in Gothenburg, 1.4 km from Nordstan Shopping Mall. With a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near Clarion Hotel Draken include Gothenburg Central Station, Jarntorget and Skansen Kronan. The accommodation features nightclub and room service. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Clarion Hotel Draken have a sea view. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Clarion Hotel Draken offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving French, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Swedish. The nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Very central. Cosy rooms. Great value. This hotel is 150 metres from Gothenburg Central Station and Nordstan Shopping Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free evening meal and great panoramic city views from its roof terrace / summer bar. Each room at Clarion Collection Hotel Odin has a work desk and satellite TV. Some also have a seating area and a kitchenette. Hotel Odin's large breakfast buffet includes organic, locally sourced ingredients. Free hot drinks and home-baked cakes are available in the afternoon. The building also houses a bowling alley and gym, which both offer discounted prices for Odin's guests. The helpful staff can provide tourist and travel information.Show full description
This hotel has very cosy rooms and great affordability.
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Hotel Riverton is a contemporary independent design hotel located centrally in Gothenburg by the waterfront which is fully family-owned and operated since 1991 Set between Kungsgatan shopping street and the Göta Älv River, this stylish design hotel offers a 12th-floor restaurant and Skybar. Stenpiren Station is just a 5-minute from the hotel and is connected by ferry, tram and bus. Gothenburg Central Station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, while the city's main street, Avenyn, is 10 minutes' walk away. We offer four different room categories: Penthouse, Premium rooms & suites, Deluxe room & suites and Superior room & suites. All of the rooms at Hotel Riverton offer a modern flat screen HD-TVs with built-in Cromecast and a large variety of channels, air conditioning, free wifi, high quality DUX beds, bed linnen in 100% egyptian cotton, and tea/coffee facilities are standard at Hotel Riverton. Enjoy one of Hotel Rivertons award-winning cocktails in the skybar or experience the a la carte menu with spectacular views of the harbor. The restaurant and skybar is open every day of the week, including Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays between 21:00 - 01:00 a DJ will play in the Skybar. The music is cool and conversational level but heats up as the hour gets later." after this scentance: "impressive city and harbour views can be enjoyed from the View Skybar & Restaurant The Livingroom lobbybar is open everyday of the week, including Sundays. It is an elegant and cosy bar to enjoy throughout the day, from morning coffee to an avec in the evening. On Fridays and Saturdays a DJ will host the bar and you will be able to enjoy tasty drinks, Champagne and wines to some great tunes! The music is cool and conversational level. The spa at Hotel Riverton is not included in the room rate but is available for a fee. Spa access must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. The minimum age to enter the spa facilities and pool is 18 years, or 16 years if accompanied by an adult. Complimentary Ferry to Lindholmen Science Park is provided. The historic Haga district is a 5-minute walk away. All energy used in the hotel comes from 100% renewable sources: wind power, hydropower and solar energy. We highly value and favour local and European high-quality products when we choose supilers for our products and amenities offered. Our bathroom products from Rituals are biodegradable and are free from microplastics and microbeads. They are also paraben-free, silicone-free, phthalate-free, SLS-free, MLT-free and are not tested on animals.Show full description
This hotel has exceptional cleanliness, super comfortable beds and outstanding views.
This hotel is overlooking the Göta Älv River in central Gothenburg, only 300 metres from the Gothenburg Opera House. Guests at Comfort Hotel have free gym and sauna access. Gothenburg Central Station is a 10-minute walk away. All guest rooms at Comfort Hotel Göteborg have a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Several offer impressive views of the Gothenburg Harbour and the Göta Älv River. Comfort Hotel Göteborg serves a varied breakfast buffet each morning. The on-site restaurant OGBG serves Asian flavoured dishes. Hotel staff can recommend one of the many nearby restaurants and cafés. Attractions such as the Casino Cosmopol, Avenyn shopping street, the City Museum of Gothenburg and Nordstan Shopping Centre are within a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Situated in Gothenburg, 3.8 km from Gothenburg Central Station, Clarion Hotel The Pier features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Ullevi. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room includes a kettle, while some rooms have a kitchen with a microwave. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Clarion Hotel The Pier. Nordstan Shopping Mall is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Scandinavium is 4.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, 31 km from Clarion Hotel The Pier.Show full description
Located in central Gothenburg, this modern hotel is 4 minutes’ walk from Gothenburg Central Station. Nordstan Shopping Centre is 500 metres away. Free WiFi and city views from the top-floor relaxation centre are offered. Scandic Crown’s guest rooms all feature Nordic décor with wooden floors and light wood furnishings. Each room is equipped with a work desk and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel’s in-house restaurant, Kronan Bat & Matsalar, serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Guests can enjoy a drink at the contemporary bar while reading a book from its library. Scandic Crown guests have free access to a hot tub, 2 saunas and fitness centre. Bicycles can be rented on site to explore the area. Ullevi Arena is about a 10-minute walk away from Scandic Crown. Trädgårdsföreningen Park is also nearby, only 200 metres away.Show full description
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