The best hotels Sweden

This large, bright white ship, moored behind the church in Riddarholmen (Riddarholmskyrkan), was built in 1924 and was once owned by the American billionaire Barbara Hutton, who was given the ship by her father for her 18th birthday. She was renovated in 2009 and her location is ideal. There are cabins between 6 and 17^m2, sometimes narrow with bunk beds, but on the whole very charmingly furnished. It is possible to enjoy the sauna on board!

A charming, wood-paneled establishment perched at the top of the big ski run. Many of the rooms offer a magnificent view of the town and the valley. One hundred and thirty-eight luxury rooms, restaurant, pub, sauna and solarium, gym and meditation rooms. The spa offers magnificent views of the city, forest, mountains and river - landscapes that inspire relaxation. If you don't want to stay in this hotel, you can simply take the spa during the day, in summer or winter!

In the same building as the restaurant of the same name, this hotel offers great comfort close to the Vasa, Skansen and Nordique museums. A good alternative to wasting time on transport if you want to concentrate on relaxing and enjoying the island of Djugården and Ladugårsgärdet Park. Bicycle hire is available on site, as well as a sauna and swimming pool. Today the hotel has 113 rooms, a bar, a restaurant and conference rooms with a capacity of 300 people. Historic address.

With Urban Deli is a Lean Luxury hotel: an efficient concept recovered from the fight against waste and encourages not to pay for unnecessary services like ultra-luxurious interiors, in-room catering or a super hip restaurant within the hotel. The rooms are all super modern, inspired by industrial architecture and located in the basement of a large supermarket, which means: no windows! The hotel has 106 well soundproofed rooms with comfortable bedding.

This white, single-storey house, located 700 m from the centre of Lärbro, was once a war hospital. You can prepare your own meals here or eat in the restaurant. The beach is 3 km away. The hostel has one of the biggest gyms in Gotland: Helheten. Here you can work out and afterwards enjoy a sauna or a professional massage. You can also take the opportunity to visit the hostel's museum: Lärbro War Hospital Museum.

A modern and comfortable gay friendly hotel with bright and spacious rooms that has the advantage of being located in the heart of the Södermalm district, close to the most popular gay bars in Stockholm. The rooms are well maintained, and you will find comfort, especially after late nights in the city. The hotel is not very charming, but it does the job. Just 50 meters from the Skanstull metro, and on the edge of the trendy SoFo district, the Clarion Hotel is thus very well located. The hotel also contains a spa, including a sauna!

This hotel is housed in a spacious Scandinavian-style apartment and is just a 5-minute walk from Östermalmstorg subway station. Each room is equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi connection and en suite bathroom. In the communal areas, you can relax on leather sofas and admire the magnificent traditional tiled stove. Breakfast is served in the kitchen (except Mondays, when it is served at the Wellington Hotel), and the evening meal is included in your booking, served at the Wellington Hotel.

The hostel has a history dating back to the late 19th century. "Jernväg" means railway in Swedish and it was the place where travellers from different parts of Gotland stayed when the train stopped in Visby. Today it is a budget hotel located in the heart of the old town and in the same building as the Villa Borgen Hotel. The hostel has six rooms, all with access to showers, toilets and a fully equipped shared kitchen (with dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, microwave and terrace).

On the corner of a narrow cobbled street with no sidewalk, the entrance, abundantly flowered, leads to a quiet establishment. The 28 very clean rooms, with a slightly old-fashioned charm, have crocheted bedspreads and lace curtains on the windows. Shower, telephone, cable TV and refrigerator in each room. For the breakfast buffet, homemade bread and jams, delicious. The hotel has an old-fashioned charm and a three-star standing, and offers a certain freshness and a touch of modernity in the heart of the old medieval town.

Double and family rooms, with pop colors, modern, bright and functional (TV, desk, good bedding, Italian high pressure shower, hair dryer), Swedish breakfast (copious buffet), bar, gym, streetcar stop (Mårtensdal) and bus stop right downstairs... This hotel, located in Hammarby Sjöstad, the new eco-neighborhood of Stockholm, is an ideal option for those who want comfort at a low price. Warm welcome. Pets allowed. Cafes, restaurants and a convenience store within walking distance. Bike rental service.

A design hotel, without too much character, modern and functional, which is located in Kungsholmen, 10 minutes by bus from the central station. The prices are very affordable, allowing to have a maximum of comfort for not too much money, which is difficult to find in Stockholm! The breakfast is included, with a restaurant, a parking (paying), free wifi, and a bar! You can stay there with your dog, if needed. The hotel bar offers a bistro menu with a wide selection of drinks, very convenient for anticipating an evening out on the town.

One of the Elite Hotel chain, located on the main avenue Birger Jarlsgatan, the border between Östermalm and Norrmalm. The hotel is housed in a large 19th century building and faces the beautiful Humlegården Park, just a stone's throw from the lively Stureplan Square and the shopping streets. The building has been a hotel for a hundred years and was the place where Selma Lagerlöf stayed when she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature as the first woman in 1909.

Just a stone's throw from the station, this old building dating from 1895 stands four stories high. It has a Victorian façade of salmon-coloured stone with two grey-tiled turrets on either side. The rooms face either the shady Bantorget Square or a small street. In a slightly old-fashioned style, with wooden beds, white walls, green carpeting (and bathtubs in pleasant bathrooms), they evoke a padded and discreet luxury. A soft bed, a well-stocked mini-bar and an ultra-modern television await you in your room.

A very charming and pleasant hotel, located in a beautiful house dating from 1887. The 38 rooms on offer are all tastefully decorated. For a long time, the hotel served as a residence for local actors who performed in a nearby theatre. The owners wanted to keep the spirit of the dressing rooms and make each room unique. Moreover, an excellent breakfast is served (included in the price), and can be enjoyed in a small inner courtyard. A real pleasure!

A very modern hotel, with white walls and yellow blinds, in the center of the city, with a very relaxed atmosphere. All rooms have TV and wi-fi. Doesn't have a unique charm in itself, but it does the trick for one or two nights. A spa rate is available at an additional cost. This hotel is still very convenient due to its proximity to downtown cultural venues, as well as public transportation, restaurants, and popular shops. Very accessible to all, this hotel is ideal for families or groups.

A small hotel in the centre of town, in a nice pedestrian street. Bright and clean rooms, tastefully furnished, each decorated differently from the others. You can book single rooms, double rooms, family rooms or rooms specially adapted for pets. A warm welcome and breakfast is included in the price. The building is over 100 years old and has a sober elegance. The train station is a 10 minute walk away and the area has a multitude of shops and restaurants. A very good address!

Despite the brownish color of the facade, the Elite Stadshotellet in Västeräs is a luxury hotel. Rooms with TV, Wi-Fi and impeccable service are all there. You can park your car right in front of the hotel, around the fountain, or in the backyard. Breakfast included and restaurant only in the hotel in the evening. The Bishop Arms and Harry's pubs are on the same square, for an evening beer. Breakfast buffet included.

200 m from the train station and ferries, this three-story brick house is a pleasant stopover before taking the ferry to the island of Gotland. The hostel has a total of 10 fresh rooms (2-6 persons) with toilet and shower. There is also a well-equipped kitchenette for cooking, a dining room and a TV room. A good place to stay economically in the heart of Oskarshamn and meet other tourists. Good deal: when you book in this hotel, you get a ticket for the city's museums!

Set in a 1905 building overlooking the Koster Strait, this elegant seasonal hotel with a maritime atmosphere is located on the beautiful car-free island. It is a 3-minute walk from the Syd-Koster Ekenäs ferry port and a 2-minute walk from the Kosterhavets National Park Visitor Centre. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Upgraded rooms are also available, with private bathrooms and balconies. There is also a very good restaurant on site and a bar where the party is in full swing at weekends.

This small and cosy hotel in the city center is very comfortable, Swedish style! It offers 23 rooms with telephone and TV, breakfast is included. The hotel is located on the fourth floor of a modern building from the 1960s. Very well placed, you can admire in the surroundings marks of the stone age, the viking age, a medieval market, the mill era, the military city, the forest patrons, the floats, etc. In the heart of the historic center, you are not far from the city's major cultural sites!

In the northwest of the city, not far from the shore of Lake Siljan, stands a beautiful yellow wooden house from 1906. The charming street is lined with wooden houses surrounded by gardens. The rooms are bright and sober, with traditional Dalarna furniture and overlook the gardens, which are surrounded by vegetation. The dining room is superb with its veranda overlooking the garden. A peaceful place to take a break during your visit to the country.

A very romantic wooden hotel facing the sea. There are 76 rooms, a Spa, a swimming pool, a large restaurant serving excellent seafood specialities and a bar. The hotel also serves a brunch. The rooms are nice and bright, with lots of wood. You can ask for one with a view of the flat rocks that slope gently down to the water. The staff is very friendly. The hotel can also be rented for wedding ceremonies.

Opened in 2000, the Plaza is a modern luxury hotel with 143 high-end rooms, so you'll be spoilt for choice. While everything is impeccable, the whole place is a bit cold and lacks soul, which is a bit disappointing. For example, the hotel's restaurant, the Swea Hof, is topped with a very high glass window and metal beams, making it look like a train station concourse. Still, the hotel has a few things going for it, such as an English pub, the Bishops Arms, with a more casual atmosphere, but also an exercise room and a sauna.

Right next to the church in Skanör, Hotel Gässlingen is a pleasantly renovated former farmhouse. The style of the furnishings is a bit solemn, but the whole place is comfortable, even cozy. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom and a television. You can enjoy a particularly hearty Swedish breakfast by the pool, in an inner courtyard where roses, lavender and even a fig tree grow. Warm welcome. In the heart of the hotel is the restaurant, with dishes made from organic and seasonal ingredients.

A large hotel with 160 rooms, centrally located just a short walk from Västra Torget. The building has no charm, but the rooms are well kept and the welcome is very friendly. The hotel also has some nice rooms adapted for the disabled. A large and pretty fresco in the entrance hall. You can eat in the adjoining Time restaurant, where breakfast is served until 10am on weekdays (included in the rate). The host also has a relaxation area with swimming pool and sauna.

This hotel is not very charming from the outside, in a modern building on a rather noisy street. That said, the quality of accommodation is close to luxury, with a beautiful sauna and soothing modern decor. The restaurant offers quite delicious meals with a remarkable presentation. The hotel also has a concert hall. Less than two minutes from Umeå Central Station, you don't have to lug your luggage far, so you can save on transportation. Located in a lively shopping area.

It's not the best hotel in town, but its location makes it an excellent alternative: it couldn't be closer to the station! Check-in and check-out can be done alone on the computer, which is handy if you're arriving late or need to leave early. The rooms, although very small and sometimes windowless, are clean and comfortable, each with its own private bathroom. Breakfast is not buffet-style, but a refrigerator with sandwiches and other items is available at an extra charge.

Both a hotel and a youth hostel. A modern, fairly large establishment in the district (or rather island) of Ängö, 1.5 km from the centre. You can choose between different types of accommodation at different prices, but all well kept. There are a total of 166 beds in 63 rooms. A good breakfast is served in the dining room or, weather permitting, on the outdoor terrace - an opportunity to soak up the morning sun. Guests also have access to the on-site sauna for a small fee.

The hotel, located in the Rosendala Manor building, is romantically decorated with wallpaper and old-fashioned furniture. The hostel is a little more modern. It has both youth hostel rooms and classic rooms, which are almost identical except for the prices. This vandrarhem is very clean and well maintained and there is a kitchen on every floor. All rooms have TV and some have their own shower and toilet. Free wifi and parking. Possibility to rent the whole hotel for groups.

Hotel Conrad is a family-run 4-star hotel with a central location in Karlskrona. The hotel has been managed since May 2014 by Carin and Jörgen Wahlqvist, who care deeply about the comfort of their guests. There are 58 rooms and 55 furnished apartments, two relaxation areas, one of which has a small pool, sauna and mini gym. The rooms are well equipped (telephone, TV, shower, refrigerator and kitchenette) and the furniture is bright and modern. In low season, a light buffet is offered in the evening from Monday to Thursday.

A bed and breakfast with 28 clean and comfortable rooms. Opened in May 2012, this hotel, located on a quiet side street just a few meters from Avenyn, is ideal for mid-range budgets. The rooms are all equipped with TV, wi-fi and storage space, but the bathroom is on the landing. Rest assured, there are several, so you'll never have to wait outside the door for the shower to become available. The breakfast is a buffet largely composed of local products, so you can start the day with quality products. A good address.

A standard hotel where all rooms are equipped with wifi, pet-friendly, with daily housekeeping, as well as clean sheets, thick mattresses, comfortable comforters, cozy pillows, and televisions. Breakfast is American-style, and included in the price. Here's a hotel that meets all your expectations for a comfortable stay. The hotel itself doesn't have much character, but it does the job!

A clean and pleasant youth hostel. There is a shared TV room and a shared kitchen. On the ground floor there is a picturesque little railway museum, where you can learn a couple of interesting things about the place and the city of Ystad. You can do some shopping in the small supermarket on the square, 50 m from the station. Breakfast is included in the price and is served every morning as a buffet.

Family-run hotel with 24-hour reception, ideally located in the heart of Stockholm, less than 15 minutes' walk from the train station. Staying here means you can do almost everything on foot. Each room is carefully decorated in light, uncluttered tones. They are spacious with high ceilings. Family, triple, double and single rooms are available. The old elevator gives the building an extra touch of character. What's more, a hearty and varied breakfast awaits you to get your day off to a good start.

Hotell Rusthållargården is located in the village of Arild north of Helsingborg and dates back to 1675. With its beautiful view of Skälderviken Bay, its old-fashioned decoration with regional furniture, flowery curtains and wallpaper, and wooden floors, the hotel does not lack charm. On sunny days there is a large roof terrace where you can sunbathe and have a pleasant time. A very good restaurant is also located in the hotel, for a complete experience! A good time to spend.

This pretty white building was a sailor's boarding house in the 19th century and only became a youth hostel in 1996. The reception is very friendly, as is the backyard with its wooden tables and benches at the foot of the Masthugg hill. The rooms are clean and the sanitary facilities are in the hallway. On the first floor, there is a common kitchen and lounge with TV and sofas. There is an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, and plenty of information about sightseeing in Gothenburg and the surrounding area.

Scandic Upplandsgatan, one of the best downtown locations for travelers who appreciate quality, urban design, personalized service and an attractive price combined with intelligent digital solutions. The focus is on the comfort of the rooms, which, despite a total surface area of 13^m2 and although the decor is not particularly dreamy, are all modern, well-designed and functional. Breakfast is true to the chain's reputation, with a varied and generous selection. A good, practical and satisfying option.

30 minutes by transport or 10 minutes by car from Örnsköldsvik is this charming white house that offers dormitory beds and private rooms. The interior is simple and comfortable at a very reasonable budget. There is a large garden, a small terrace in summer and the possibility to rent canoes. It is located in the municipality of Överhörnäs with a population of about 600. A quiet and relaxed environment, typically Swedish. For golf fans, the Veckefjärden golf course is nearby!

Roddaren Hostel was built in the 1950s and is located in the centre of Strömstad, 400 metres from the town hall. Nineteen comfortable rooms with private toilet and television are available. There are rooms for couples, families and also for three, four or five people to share with friends. The establishment also has an independent kitchen and a shared lounge, where you can meet people at the end of the day. The showers are in the basement and are always clean. A very practical little address.

Comfortable hotel, located in the old centre, in a large wooden house painted in pale green. The building dates back to the 1920s and originally housed a bank. It is a family business that started in 1968 and now has three generations under its belt! Wi-fi connection and TV in all rooms. Friendly welcome and free parking at the back of the building, which is very convenient. Finally, the hotel is known for its well maintained rooms, personal service and good sleep.

A large 4-star hotel directly on the quay, facing the sailboats. It is a stone's throw from the royal palace and the ferry terminal to Djurgården and the archipelago, in a building with parts dating from the 17th century. The Reisen Hotel itself has been in existence since 1819 and has been renovated and extended many times. The rooms are of a good standard, some with wood panelling, bath and gilt in the bathroom, and even a sauna! All rooms are equipped with iron and ironing board, minibar and cable TV.

In the heart of Skeppsbron's old harbour, you will find a hotel of the same name, offering rooms in renovated and cosy underground vaults. Stay in a historic building, just a few minutes walk from the picturesque Stortorget Square, the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace, and enjoy the charm of the narrow streets with their variety of shops, fine restaurants, cafés and museums. Breakfast is not served, but you get discounts at local bakeries, cafes and restaurants.

A remarkable, traditional atmosphere for this historic inn, dating from the 1660s and overlooking Brunnsviken Bay. The rooms are lovely, quiet, very bright and some have a beautiful view of nature. Tennis courts are available and the nearby Haga Park is ideal for walking. Free access to a partner gym 550 metres away. An address for travellers with a taste for the picturesque.

Located on the island of Kungsholmen, this Best Western hotel is simple and comfortable. Easy access via the metro and a reasonable walking distance to the city centre. The proximity to the popular Rålamshov Park is definitely a plus! All rooms are cosy, no frills, and have TV and internet. Several rooms have a built-in toilet and shower. They offer simple rooms for the smaller budget. Some rooms do not have windows, but this will not bother everyone! The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The story of "Strandflickorna" began in 1993, when the owners opened their first summer youth hostel, "Toppensnäckan". A few years later, they bought an old building by the sea and realised their dream by renovating it from top to bottom and setting up this hotel/youth hostel. In the youth hostel, the style is turn of the century and the staff is friendly. 20 rooms with TV, toilet and shower in all rooms. The hotel is quite luxurious, and you can stay here in unparalleled comfort.

The hotel, a building dating from 1860, overlooks the marina. The hotel is very well kept, with a lift and a sauna, and has a traditional, even solemn style. It is frequented by a rather elderly clientele with typically Swedish culinary tastes. Half of the 60 rooms have a view of the sea. In the restaurant, eels, herrings, poultry and local spirits are served. For those who are looking for a quiet stay in an establishment with a somewhat old-fashioned charm but with impeccable services, the Svea Hotel awaits you.