The guide to Gothenburg's best hotels

This hotel is housed in a late 19th century building with beautifully preserved original details. Guests can admire the mosaic floors, stucco details and wooden panels. Rooms, decorated in luxurious contemporary style, ooze international flair. Visit the hotel's White Guide-recommended restaurant Swea Wine & Dine, with the Plaza Bar right next door.

This personal and richly decorated boutique hotel, with luxurious materials and seductive atmosphere, transports guests into a different world. Every room is unique and you choose by size rather than standard. In addition to accommodation, you can enjoy an aperitif in the stylish Bar Amuse in the foyer, before you head up to the White Guide-listed Restaurant Atelier.

The playful resort that makes up Jacy'z consists of 27 floors decorated in elegant Art Deco style. With several restaurants and bars, modern meeting and event rooms, as well as the Miami-inspired pool club Pachanga, they've created a unique mix of entertainment, spa, business, and gastronomy. In other words, the hotel is something of a destination in itself, making it ideal for a luxurious staycation.

The Avalon is a Feng Shui-certified hotel in the middle of Kungstorget. Everything from the babbling water feature in the entrance to carefully chosen artworks and interiors combine to create a harmonious, design-led atmosphere that has led it to be named one of the world's top 258 design hotels. At the top of the hotel is a roof terrace with swimming pool which guests can use during the summer months. You'll find the Avalon Restaurang and bar on the ground floor.

The Scandic Göteborg Central, a modern hotel for business travellers and weekend visitors alike, is a short walk from Gothenburg Central station. Hotel rooms are decorated in Scandinavian style and at the top of the hotel on the fourteenth floor you can eat and drink with views over the river in the rooftop bar, Above.

Stay close to Gothenburg's cultural hotspots, with theatres, restaurants and nightclubs all just around the corner. The hotel restaurant At Park serves Swedish and European flavours, or relax in classic British pub surrounding at the Bishops Arms. The hotel has plenty of space for conferences and there's a health club if you want to work out or treat yourself to a pampering treatment.

This four-star hotel is handily located right by Kungsgatan, one of Gothenburg's best shopping streets. It's also close to Haga, the city's oldest neighbourhood and the Stena ferry terminal. The hotel restaurant has a skybar with fantastic views over the Göta river. Treat yourself to the hotel's luxurious afternoon tea on Saturdays, as an alternative to weekend brunch.

Gothenburg's imposing former post office building right next to the city's central train station is now a stylish hotel. With 540 rooms and suites, the Clarion Hotel Post is one of the largest hotels in the city. The newer annexe section provides a modern contrast to the historic building, which also includes a spa, the restaurants VRÅ and Norda, as well as Postbaren.

There's been a hotel at this address since the mid 1800s. The decor, in the bedrooms as well as the dining room and bar, is classic and romantic. Come by for a post-work drink, afternoon tea or something to eat in Belle Epoque surroundings. The hotel has a range of good-value special offers, from Eggers Weekends to Weddding night packages.

“A small, personal hotel with a big heart” – this is how Onyxen describes itself. Housed in a beautiful building from the turn of the century, it aims to offer a picturesque and sustainable hotel stay in boutique style. The rooms are warmly decorated with touches of boho and vintage, and if you want a deluxe experience, you can book the penthouse suite which is a generous 150 square metres. The hotel is located near the events area and is child-free.

Clarion Hotel Draken, on Järntorget, is as much a cultural venue and meeting place as it is a hotel. In addition to several different types of hotel rooms, it houses a listed cinema, several meeting and conference rooms, Obie Spa, as well as the restaurants Brasserie Draken and Heurlins. It's all topped off with a rooftop bar that, at 34 floors above ground, offers spectacular views over Gothenburg and the harbour entrance.

When you enter the Hotel Royal, the city's oldest hotel, you're met by a magnificent ceiling mural and impressive Art Nouveau marble staircase. The hotel's classic style creates a relaxing atmosphere and rooms are individually decorated. Its central location is ideal if you want to be close to the central railway station, shopping streets and Gothenburg's Horticultural Society.

Comfort Hotel brings together everything you might need during your stay in Gothenburg under one roof. As well as almost 300 spacious hotel rooms, there's also a gym with sauna, breakfast dining area, lounge, as well as a restaurant, courtyard, and rooftop bar. To top it all off, the city's shopping, culture, and entertainment districts are just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.

Gothia Towers' three mirrored buildings give Korsvägen its characteristic city skyline. Stay close to Gothenburg's events district, with Liseberg amusement park and Scandinavium arena just a few hundred metres away. Svenska Mässan convention centre is also right next door. Their sister hotel, Upper House, with its restaurant and spa, lends an exclusive touch to the complex.

If you're looking for a relaxing hotel experience, head to Sankt Jörgen Park Resort, just 15 minutes outside of Gothenburg city. The hotel, which has been named Sweden's sixth most luxurious hotel, offers amenities such as a spa, golf courses, and a restaurant – all in stylish surroundings with an international feel. Treat yourself to a luxurious facial treatment, massage, or some other beneficial treat.

In a large pink building on Grönsakstorget, Hotel Flora is a stylish and personal boutique hotel with 71 specially designed rooms. Their aim is to cater to all needs, whether it's for more formal business contexts or a relaxing stay with good food and drink, offering various hotel packages such as “Workation” with access to Flora Workspace, and “Dine and Dream”, which includes a three-course dinner at Södra Larm Bar & Bistro.

The privately-owned ESS Group of hotels runs this intimate, Fifties style hotel on Avenyn. After a good night's sleep in the city centre, wake up to a hearty breakfast in the hotel's restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Don't miss the buzzy rooftop terrace during the summer months.

You can't stay any closer to Liseberg than this, so  if you're spending the day in the amusement park, Grand Curiosa offers a convenient and family-friendly overnight stay. No expense has been spared when it comes to the experience; the rooms are carefully decorated, and among the facilities, there are several restaurants and cafés, playrooms, as well as conference opportunities. All framed by the sparkling lights of Liseberg Park.

Lindholmen, one of Gothenburg's most vibrant business districts, is just a short splash away from the Göta river. Take a stroll along the quayside before ending up at the hotel restaurant Cuckoo's Nest, which has won awards for its design. Enjoy a skillfully mixed cocktail in the bar before you sit down for dinner.

This hotel offers an international feel in the heart of the expansive and vibrant Lindholmen district. Spend the night in one of the 254 hotel rooms, work out in the gym, unwind in the relaxation area, and join a flavour journey to China at the hotel's restaurant Fei. If you want to experience Gothenburg from the front row you can take the lift up to the rooftop bar on the 11th floor, where cocktails with exciting flavours are served.

This classic waterfront hotel is housed in an old porter brewery. It's walking distance from Röda Sten art centre, with its exhibitions and restaurant. Take a walk along the waterfront in the historic docklands area and round off the day with dinner at the award-winning restaurant Sjömagasinet. Or stay at the hotel and eat.

All rooms are decorated in their own personal style and you choose your room by size, not standard. Enter a world of lavish decoration and rich materials and dream of exotic worlds beneath sheets of Egyptian cotton. Dorsia Restaurant serves contemporary international flavours and at the top of the hotel you'll find a rooftop terrace with its own bar.

With an address in Lindholmen, perhaps Gothenburg's most vibrant business district, the Clarion Hotel Karlatornet is a popular choice among travellers visiting the city for business. The hotel is located within the city's tallest building and houses not only 300 hotel rooms but also the modern brasserie NÒR as well as Elements Spa. In other words, a delightful option for anyone looking to combine work with relaxation.

Right next door to Scandinavia's largest multi-sports arena, Prioritet Serneke Arena, is this hotel and conference facility offering access to a restaurant, activities, and natural areas. Kviberg Park has everything from standard rooms to family rooms in various sizes. Dogs are more than welcome.

This classic hotel in the heart of Gothenburg has all the city's main shopping and entertainment attractions right outside the door. Eat lunch and dinner at the hotel as well as breakfast, which is included in the price. Guests have access to the hotel's wellness area, with its sauna, gym and pool. The central railway station and Nils Ericson Terminal bus station are just a few minutes' walk away.