Must-see hotels in Sweden

  • Icehotel

    Lappland

    Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…

  • Grand Hôtel Stockholm

    Stockholm

    This is where the literati, glitterati and nobility call it a night. A waterfront landmark, with several exclusive restaurants and a see-and-be-seen piano…

  • Långholmen Hotell & Vandrarhem

    Långholmen Hotell & Vandrarhem

    Södermalm

    Guests at this hotel-hostel, in a former prison on Långholmen island, sleep on bunks in a cell, with either shared or private baths (it's much nicer than…

  • Hotel Rival

    Rival Hotel

    Södermalm

    Owned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, the Rival is one of the city's top design hotels. Deco accents and Swedish cinema…

  • Vandrarhem af Chapman

    Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen

    Djurgården & Skeppsholmen

    The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen…

  • Treehotel

    Luleå

    A spaceship suspended in the trees. A mirror cube reflecting sunlight and surrounding spruces. A giant bird's nest…The seven tree rooms that make up…

  • Steam Hotel

    Central Sweden

    What's not to love, love, love about this new-in-2017 boutique hotel housed in a towering, rock-solid former power station? You could be forgiven for…

  • Hotell Västanå Slott

    Småland

    Originally built as a palace in 1590, then owned by Count Per Brahe in the 17th century, Västanå Slott, located 6km south of Gränna, became Sweden's first…

  • City Backpackers

    Stockholm

    The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including sauna, laundry and kitchen …

  • STF Kebnekaise Fjällstation

    Lappland

    This large, attractive mountain lodge nestles at the foot of Mt Kebnekaise, a 19km walk west from Nikkaluokta. A popular entry point to the Kungsleden, it…

  • Green Hotel

    Lake Siljan

    Originally built as a private residence in 1917 and converted into a hotel 30 years later, Tällberg's quintessentially 'country Swedish' Green Hotel is…

  • Kosta Boda Art Hotel

    Småland

    One of the only truly luxury hotel offerings in Småland, the Art Hotel showcases the famed glass and crystal brand's creations in unusual ways – like its…

  • Fabriken Furillen

    Gotland

    In the unlikely setting of an old limestone factory in a remote eastern corner of the island, this extraordinary hotel combines a raw industrial…

  • Hotell Gästis

    Southwestern Sweden

    This one-of-a-kind hotel is bursting with quirky details including an elevator shaft covered in pulp-fiction covers and the basement Lenin Baths (open to…

  • Story Hotel Studio Malmö

    Malmö

    If you love Swedish design, make a beeline for the fabulous, fresh and funky Story Hotel, one of Malmö's newest offerings. Exposed concrete walls, heavy…

  • Dorsia Hotel

    Gothenburg

    Richly textured and deliciously flamboyant, the Dorsia looks like the home of a moneyed 19th-century eccentric, complete with crinoline in the lobby,…

  • Hobo Hotel

    Stockholm

    This new 200-room boutique hotel has a great location in the city centre, plus a mega-hip style that feels both cool and comfortable. The cheapest rooms…

  • Stora Hotellet Umeå

    The Bothnian Coast

    First opened as a hotel in 1895, the Stora Hotellet had major renovations to coincide with the city being named European Capital of Culture in 2014. The…

  • Icehotel 365

    Lappland

    Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…

  • STF Göteborg City

    Gothenburg

    A large, stylish, super-central hostel with designer credentials. Industrial sleekness underscores the cafe-dining area and lounge, with plush comfort on…

  • Clarion Hotel Wisby

    Visby

    Top of the heap in Visby is the luxurious, landmark Wisby. Medieval vaulted ceilings and sparkling candelabras contrast with eye-catching contemporary…

  • Guide Center

    Lappland

    This all-stop shop should be your first port of call in Ammarnäs. We've listed its cottages, but it also has cabins and flats, and runs a bistro, bar and…

  • Kivik Strand Logi & Café

    Skåne

    Located down by the beach in a meticulously restored 19th-century schoolhouse is a superlative hostel-B&B combo that’s more chic boutique than backpacker…

  • Bäckaskog Slott

    Skåne

    This dreamy castle sits between two lakes 15km northeast of Kristianstad. Built as a monastery in the mid-13th century, it’s a stunning spot, with…

  • Copperhill Mountain Lodge

    Jämtland

    Beautifully constructed of wood and stone with copper accents, this lodge looks down on Åre from its lofty mountain perch. Its stylish, contemporary rooms…

  • Hotell Akerlund

    Lappland

    This pleasant central hotel rises above a slightly shabby outward appearance – it's coming up to 100 years as an inn – by having a very sharp lobby and…

  • Salt & Sill

    Bohuslän

    The row of slick cubic buildings that compose this floating boutique hotel houses 23 light, bright, contemporary rooms – all clean lines and plasma-screen…

  • Lilla Hotellet

    The Bothnian Coast

    In a stone building designated a historical monument (since it was built the year after the great fire), this small family-run hotel has a great location…

  • Quality Hotel View

    Malmö

    For the location and price, you really can't go past the soaring heights of Malmö's most typically international hotel, with large rooms (many with bath…

  • U&Me Hotel

    The Bothnian Coast

    This new-concept hotel in central Umeå is super cool. You'll spot the massive white building from miles away, and the hotel is on floors six to 13. Below…

  • STF Saltoluokta Fjällstation

    Lappland

    This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…

  • Saltsjobad

    Skåne

    One of the finest hotels and day spas in Skåne can be found here in Ystad, right on the beach. Generous guest rooms and suites furnished in a variery of…

  • Lapland Lodge

    Lappland

    Next to the church, this friendly place offers a range of room configurations in a top location near the main street. Contemporary comforts sit amid…

  • Upper House

    Gothenburg

    One of the highest hotels in Sweden, sumptuous Upper House takes up the top four floors of one of the Gothia Towers. The decor is cool Scandinavian chic,…

  • Ulvö Hotell

    The Bothnian Coast

    Ulvö Hotell, with its superb restaurant, bar and pool area, makes a great place to stay on the island. The rooms feature a cream-and-charcoal colour…

  • Bed & Breakfast Gällivare

    Lappland

    Marita's is a lovely spot atop a small hill, about an 800m (15-minute) walk north of the station. This two-storey B&B is her pride and joy and Marita…

  • First Hotel Statt

    The Bothnian Coast

    In Örnsköldsvik, at the northern end of Höga Kusten, this place is a good spot to use as a base for your explorations. It's an old building, but the rooms…

  • Lilla Hotellet

    Lappland

    Calling itself the Little Hotel with the Big Heart, this homey, appealing little place really is a pleasure. Everything is bright and friendly, including…

  • Eriksgårdens Fjällhotell

    Jämtland

    Eriks has got things covered in Funäsdalen, with Eriks Villa budget rooms and the hotel with standard and premium rooms only 50m away. The rooms are fine,…

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