Hotels
Top ten hotels in Gothenburg
Pools, roof terraces, restaurants and spas. These are the hotels Picolo recommends in urban Gothenburg on Sweden's west coast.
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What we love about Gothenburg is that it is a big city with everything, and everything is within walking distance. Visit Sweden's second city and you can eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant, drink locally brewed beer, browse great vintage shops, visit Liseberg amusement park or simply relax at one of the city's luxurious spa hotels.
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Wherever you check in, you can walk to whatever you want to do, or hop on one of the city bikes.
Here are the ten best and most central hotels in Gothenburg, according to Picolo.com:
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Clarion Hotel Post
A rooftop pool and a bar: it hardly gets better at a hotel.
1. Clarion Hotel® Post: a hotel with a rooftop pool
Clarion Hotel Post is right in the centre, next to Gothenburg's railway station. It is Picolo's favourite hotel in the city, because it has everything.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Clarion Hotel Post
Enjoy the spa or a swim in the rooftop pool with a lovely view and a drink in hand. Have brunch with friends at the hotel restaurant Norda, which has a DJ and good mimosas. Clarion Hotel Post also has the seafood restaurant VRÅ, and you must not miss the oysters!
Draken
Gothenburg's new hotel for good food, great views and shows.
2. Clarion Hotel® Draken: Gothenburg's hot newcomer
Gothenburg's tallest hotel, Draken, opened in October 2023. It is home to the classic Draken cinema, a historic dance hall and Folkets Hus, and is close to the hearts of true Gothenburgers. You feel it the moment you walk in. History has been preserved here, yet it feels modern, with two restaurants, four bars, conference rooms, a rooftop bar and a cinema.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Clarion Hotel Draken
Keep an eye on the events calendar, which covers everything from shows to jazz concerts. You could really just check in and stay put.
Liseberg
At Grand Curiosa you walk straight into Gothenburg's coolest amusement park, Liseberg.
3. Liseberg Grand Curiosa: the perfect family hotel
Liseberg Grand Curiosa is the new hotel attached to Liseberg amusement park. It takes families seriously: there is entertainment from the moment you walk in until you are tucked up in your room, and nothing is missing. In reception there is a cool slide from the third floor down to the first, where children can play for ages.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Liseberg Grand Curiosa
The lobby also has its own classic carousel, and food is served by so-called cat robots. Fun! The rooms are cleverly divided, with a separate children's room with bunk beds and a curtain, and the grown-ups' part on the other side. The food in the hotel bar is good, especially the burger.
Picolo.com still recommends the rooftop restaurant, Mei Rose Rooftop Bar & Bistro, with an Asian sharing menu where everyone finds something they like.
The Pier
At this hotel you have a view from your room and eat Gothenburg's best Chinese food.
4. Clarion Hotel® The Pier: for authentic Chinese food
The Pier is a little over a kilometre from the centre, on Lindholmen. Stay here if you do not mind a short journey. The hotel suits everyone but is great for team building with work. The Pier has three bars, several meeting rooms and a conference area, a restaurant and a relaxation area with a yoga studio and gym. Even so, it makes the list mostly because of Restaurant Fei.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Clarion Hotel The Pier
Chef Guowei Zhou has told Strawberry that he makes the city's best and most authentic Chinese food, and we agree completely. You need to like it hot (we were in tears), and you must order the cold dish with osmanthus, tomatoes and preserved plums.
Hotel Pigalle
A really cool hotel, full of luxury and glamour.
5. Hotel Pigalle: elegant and central
If you have always dreamed of staying in a 19th century French aristocrat's chateau, Hotel Pigalle is the place for you! Heavy curtains, an abundance of burgundy velvet and room keys as heavy as lead greet you when you check in.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Hotel Pigalle
Set between the railway and bus stations and the Inom Vallgraven district, the hotel is the perfect base for exploring Gothenburg.
A city of culture
Gothenburg is an intimate and cultured city, just as good for families as for young city lovers.
6. Gothia Towers: a family hotel on the way to Liseberg
This is the family classic in Gothenburg, the hotel right across the street from Liseberg amusement park. It is big, with 1,200 rooms, and known for hosting large meetings and conferences. Yet it is also a family hotel, with views of Liseberg and six restaurants serving everything from a Swedish räkmacka to modern bistro food.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Gothia Towers
There is plenty to do at the hotel, such as shuffleboard, darts and cocktails with a view, and there is a spa, pool and gym.
Coworking
Gothenburg is known as a tech city, and there are several places where you can book a day of work in a creative space.
7. Hotel Flora: for your workation
A small boutique hotel with cosy rooms of all sizes. Friendly, good service, and a bar and bistro serving Swedish classics. It makes the list because it feels cosy and intimate to stay here.
Extra points for the Flora workspace, which is nicely designed and a creative place to work, and for the parking right outside the door.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Hotel Flora
8. WOW Apartments: your own place in Gothenburg
Here you can rent a studio or a larger apartment for several people. WOW Apartments opened in 2013 and is for those who want a homely stay with more privacy.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at WOW Apartments
The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, living room, bedroom and parking outside. Stay for one night or several weeks. The apartments are in central Gothenburg with public transport nearby.
Hotel Eggers
The bar of the historic Hotel Eggers.
9. Hotel Eggers: Gothenburg's most central hotel
Across the street from Gothenburg's railway station stands a white brick building: Hotel Eggers. It is one of Sweden's oldest hotels, dating back to 1859.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Hotel Eggers
Royalty, diplomats and artists have all stayed here, and you get a sense of it: it is calm and comfortable, softly lit, with wallpapered walls, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains. Come for afternoon tea and embrace the royal feeling.
A hotel by the archipelago
Stay right by Stenpiren and you are a short boat ride from the Swedish archipelago and a swim in the sea.
10. Comfort Hotel® Göteborg: good value right by the archipelago
Here you are practically on Stenpiren, where the ferries leave for the Swedish archipelago. It is one of the better value places on the list, and that is exactly why it is here.
Stay here if you are going to a concert at Ullevi, shopping all day on Magasinsgatan and working your way through the city's bars. In other words, a perfect hotel if you are out and about and will not spend much time in your room. But Comfort Hotel Göteborg still has everything you need: modern rooms, a gym, a car park, a restaurant, a bar and a good hotel breakfast.
Book the hotel: See available rooms at Comfort Hotel Göteborg
Heading to Gothenburg? Read our guide to things to do in Gothenburg and our tips for Liseberg.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Gothenburg
Which hotel in Gothenburg does Picolo recommend most?
Picolo's favourite is Clarion Hotel Post, right in the centre by the railway station. It has a spa and a rooftop pool with views over the city, brunch with a DJ at the restaurant Norda and the seafood restaurant VRÅ, where the oysters are worth the visit.
What is the best family hotel in Gothenburg?
Liseberg Grand Curiosa is attached to Liseberg amusement park and is designed with families in mind. There is a slide from the third floor in reception, a classic carousel in the lobby and rooms with a separate children's room with bunk beds.
Is it easy to get around Gothenburg without a car?
Yes. Gothenburg is a big city where most things are within walking distance, whether it is Michelin restaurants, vintage shops, breweries or Liseberg. You can also use the city bikes to get quickly between places.
Where should I stay in Gothenburg?
Stay around Centralstationen and Nordstan if you arrive by train and want to walk everywhere, for example at Clarion Hotel Post. For easy access to Liseberg, Universeum and Ullevi, choose the area around Korsvägen, where Gothia Towers and Liseberg Grand Curiosa are. Linnéstaden and Haga suit you if you want cafes, vintage and bars on the doorstep, and Draken is close to Linnégatan.
Which hotel should I choose for Christmas at Liseberg?
Liseberg Grand Curiosa is just a few minutes from Liseberg, and breakfast is included. Gothia Towers is also at Korsvägen, a short walk from the park. Both are popular in the Christmas season, so book early if you want a weekend in November or December.