Lappland
Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…
Must-see hotels in Sweden
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…
Stockholm
The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including sauna, laundry and kitchen …
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…
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…
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…
Gothenburg
Richly textured and deliciously flamboyant, the Dorsia looks like the home of a moneyed 19th-century eccentric, complete with crinoline in the lobby,…
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…
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 Abisko Turiststation & Abisko Mountain Station
Abisko
This 350-bed place overlooking Torneträsk lake is a massive hiker destination. There's huge demand for the excellent facilities: guest kitchens, a…
Gothenburg
A large, stylish, super-central hostel with designer credentials. Industrial sleekness underscores the cafe-dining area and lounge, with plush comfort on…
Visby
Top of the heap in Visby is the luxurious, landmark Wisby. Medieval vaulted ceilings and sparkling candelabras contrast with eye-catching contemporary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lappland
This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Visby
Located at the southeastern corner of the botanical garden, this family-run hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the vine-covered ruins of the ghostly…
Lappland
Lovingly restored, this intimate timber building with just 14 exquisite rooms was built in 1903 and spent its early years as the area's customs house. It…
Bohuslän
A 10-minute walk from central Strömstad, this stately house, dating back to 1734, sits at the edge of a golf course amid quiet wooded grounds. The rooms…
Skåne
This fine accommodation is located in the countryside about 11km southwest of Simrishamn. The B&B occupies an atmospheric Scanian farmhouse complete with…
Malmö
Malmö's newest and quirkiest hotel is this concrete whopper designed by cyclists, for cyclists. There's a foldable bike in every room, pump and wash…
Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren
Dalarna
This thoroughly renovated modern hotel keeps the classics in mind. Antique-styled furnishings, compact chandeliers, old-world wallpapers and wood-panelled…
Skåne
This lovely hotel in Arild, 5km east of Mölle, has been managed by the same family since 1904 and is housed in a charming white-and-blue-trimmed farm…
Stockholm Archipelago
Located on beautiful grounds, this comfortable hostel is a treat. Rooms are in a refurbished old homestead about 1km from the harbour, some in the main…
Skåne
A romantic family-run hotel in a superb half-timbered house (1793); staying here is a bit like staying with your (affluent) country cousins. Rooms are set…
Dalarna
This enormous campground/caravan park is beautifully situated on the shores of Orsasjön. It’s particularly suitable for families, with several playgrounds…
Southeastern Sweden
Cool grey hues, bold feature walls, pine-wood floors and smart functionalist furniture make for stylish slumber at this urbane hotel. Rooms are spacious,…
Uppsala
This 1907 grand riverfront dame, re-invented in 2013, succeeds in blending that golden age of architecture with the amenities of today. You feel like you…
Bohuslän
Stora Hotellet is a whimsical hotel offering a trip ‘around the world in 23 rooms’. It was originally owned by a ship’s captain who decorated it with…
Lappland
This appealing ski lodge sits just off the main road. Rooms are bright and comfortable, with nice touches such as reading lights; bigger rooms offer more…
Malmö
Central, classic and stylish, this boutique hotel in a heritage-listed building in the heart of Gamla Staden is great for history lovers. Rooms are bright…
Uppsala
In a historic manor house about 6km south of the city centre, this hostel has a parklike setting at the water’s edge and a good restaurant on-site. Hotel…
