Must-see hotels in Sweden

  • STF Vandrarhem Siaröfortet

    Stockholm Archipelago

    An excellent, kid-friendly hostel with two- and four-bed rooms in a creaky but comfy wooden building with a big, antique-furnished sitting room. 'Dorms'…

  • Sorsele River Hotel

    Lappland

    Sorsele's riverside hotel is a pleasant place in the centre of town and makes a good base for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas. Reception will…

  • STF Vandrarhem Slottsskogen

    Gothenburg

    Like a good university dormitory, big, friendly Slottsskogen is a cracking place for meeting people. The facilities are top-notch, with comfortable beds,…

  • Åhus Seaside

    Skåne

    You can't go past the waterfront position of this old-school seaside resort, which at the time of writing was in the process of transforming itself into a…

  • Vanilla Hotel

    Gothenburg

    This petite slumber spot has the cosy, welcoming feeling of a Swedish home. The compact rooms are pleasantly light and decorated in sparing Scandinavian…

  • Utö Värdshus

    Stockholm Archipelago

    This is the only hotel on the island, with good facilities and a sterling gourmet restaurant (closed January; mains from 235kr). It also runs the very…

  • Hotel Allen

    Gothenburg

    Located parallel to the green oasis that is Trädgårdsföreningen, this small modern hotel has some inviting perks – like free waffles for guests until 9pm,…

  • Kläppen

    Dalarna

    Some of the area’s most luxurious resorts become very affordable in summer; condos at Kläppen, 20km south of Sälen, for instance, are a smoking deal in…

  • Kvibergs Vandrarhem & Stugby

    Gothenburg

    This sterling hostel, a few kilometres northeast of the city centre, attracts families and travellers looking for a quiet spot with its extensive…

  • Waxholms Hotell

    Vaxholm

    Overlooking the harbour, this grand dame dates back to the early 20th century. Rooms are spotless, if simple, with parquet floors, maritime-themed artwork…

  • Quality Hotel Grand Hotel Lapland

    Lappland

    This modern, business set–oriented hotel opposite the train station is in a great location with gym, pool, bowling alley and steakhouse to complement its…

  • Hotell Riksgränsen

    Lappland

    The hotel features top-quality skier rooms for two to four people, excellent single and double rooms, plus a number of suites. It's within a couple of…

  • Reindeer Lodge

    Lappland

    Reindeer Lodge comprises five cosy two- to four-person cabins in the woods, on the banks of the Torne river. Located 3km away from Jukkasjärvi, they come…

  • IQ Suites

    Gothenburg

    Short of scanning your retinas upon entry, these luxurious, industrial-chic apartments are as high-tech as they come and are within walking distance of…

  • Minto Tingvall B&B

    Bohuslän

    Just off scenic Rd 165 and handy to the Tanumshede rock carvings, this friendly and eco-friendly B&B is entirely solar powered, has a grey-water filtering…

  • STF Falun Hotell

    Dalarna

    This hotel adjacent to Falu Turistbyrå is a member of the Swedish Tourist Association and has been thoroughly renovated in recent years in a variety of…

  • Elite Plaza Hotel

    Gothenburg

    With stucco ceilings and lovely mosaic floors, the Elite Plaza is a grand, old-world establishment with all the modern trimmings. Most rooms are spacious…

  • Comfort Hotel Malmö

    Malmö

    Not the right choice if you want an intimate place to propose: there are 293 rooms here, making it one of the largest hotels in the city. That said, the…

  • Smedjan Hotel

    Lappland

    This all-purpose place right on Rte 99 has all the bases covered, with decent rooms, a restaurant that usually has buffet offerings for breakfast …

  • First Hotel G

    Gothenburg

    In a you-couldn't-be-more-central location on top of the train station, this high-tech business hotel is completely soundproof, and its spacious rooms…

  • Hotell Barken Viking

    Gothenburg

    If staying aboard a schooner floats your boat, try the Barken Viking, an elegant four-masted sailing ship converted into a stylish hotel. The wood…

  • Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri

    Southeastern Sweden

    This country farmhouse sits on the hauntingly beautiful southeastern coast, 5km north of Eketorp. The picture-perfect lounge is complemented by cheerful…

  • Kappelshamns Fritidsby

    Gotland

    On the far north of the island, near the fishing hamlet of Kappelshamn, you'll find these delightful and secluded cottages with their own little pool just…

  • Lugnets Camping & Stugby

    Dalarna

    A variety of basic cottage-style lodging compliments the many campsites available in this long, thin campground 3km northeast of town in the Lugnet skiing…

  • Nikkaluokta Sarri AB

    Lappland

    Sitting alone at the end of the road at Nikkaluokta, this place has cabins, camping, a cafe, a small shop and a gallery. It also operates snowmobile…

  • Hotel Smögens Havsbad

    Bohuslän

    The great wooden pile that is Hotel Smögens Havsbad has a rather tacked-on-looking prosthetic extension that is (thankfully for guests) beautiful on the…

  • Rent Your Own Island

    Lappland

    There are not too many opportunities to rent your own island with a log cabin, sauna, outdoor hot tub, boat transportation and fishing licence in Lappland…

  • Elite Hotel Academia

    Uppsala

    New in 2017, the Elite Academia has gotten off to a grand start, mostly by getting the service side of running a big, central hotel right. Rooms are as…

  • Badholmens Vandrarhem

    Bohuslän

    On a teeny little island just off the harbour, Badholmens Vandrarhem is a basic, friendly hostel reached by a causeway. Four plain bunk-bedded huts named…

  • Hotell Toppen

    Lappland

    Right on the main street, you can't miss Hotell Toppen as the Wildman statue is out front. This place has decent rooms, plus a good restaurant, pub and…

  • Hotel Lyktan

    Lappland

    The most central place to stay in Arjeplog has been revamped and moved upmarket, shedding its basic hostel rooms and introducing appealing doubles with…

  • Hotell Continental

    Skåne

    On the site of the old customs house, the Continental is reputedly Sweden’s oldest hotel, dating from 1829. It's loaded with old-world charm (think grand…

  • STF Kvikkjokk Fjällstation

    Lappland

    This picturesque mountain lodge at Kvikkjokk is a good spot to stay for Kungsleden walkers and for those starting or finishing the Padjelanta Trail. It…

  • Hotel Duxiana

    Malmö

    Close to Centralstation, ubersleek Hotel Duxiana is one for the style crew. In a palate of white, black and gun-metal grey, design features include Bruno…

  • Hotell Laponia

    Lappland

    All heavy dark wood inside, Arvidsjaur's hotel is popular with drivers in winter who come to test the Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches on ice. Just across from…

  • STF Jokkmokk Vandrarhem

    Lappland

    This family-run STF hostel has a lovely setting among green lawns and trees, right behind the tourist office. It’s a creaky, cheerful old wooden house…

  • Ebbas Vandrarhem & Trädgårdscafé

    Southeastern Sweden

    Look for the classic 1950s Morris Minor 1000 out front here. Five of the lemon-yellow rooms overlook the gorgeous rose-laced garden, and four the bustling…

  • Sigtunastiftelsens Gästhem

    Around Stockholm

    This attractive, imposing place is run by a Christian foundation. It might look like a cross between a cloister and a medieval fortress, but its unique…

  • Värdshuset Lindgården

    Visby

    This is a sound central option, with guest rooms (completely renovated to a high standard in 2016) featuring neutral tones, woodsy surfaces and a splash…

  • Hotel Villa Borgen

    Visby

    This place has attractive rooms with lashings of white linen, pale grey walls and scarlet cushions. Accommodation is set around a pretty, quiet courtyard,…

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