Gothenburg

Inside the twin mirrored towers just opposite Liseberg is a subtle, well-designed, contemporary hotel, with wonderful uninterrupted views over the city from the upper floors. — Rough Guide

For many living in Gothenburg, Sveahuset is best known as a centre of learning, having housed archaeological findings until its transformation into a hotel around the turn of the century. — DK Eyewitness

Dating from 1852 and the oldest hotel in Gothenburg, this place oozes grandeur and charm, from the Art Nouveau marble staircase to the individually decorated rooms. — Rough Guide

A stunning new design hotel, complete with a swimming pool on the top floor. Rooms contain the latest style-conscious Scandinavian fittings and furnishings. — Rough Guide

Gothenburg’s best design hotel, stuffed full of pop art, mosaic pillars and lime-green and orange drapes – there’s even a pool on the roof. — Rough Guide

A four-star hotel with an impressive conference and event facility boasting the latest in sound and lighting equipment. — DK Eyewitness

This modern and quite spectacular international hotel stands across Drottningtorget from the central train station. — Fodor's

If Heaven had a bordello, it would resemble this lavish, flamboyant establishment that combines old-world decadence with cutting-edge design. — Lonely Planet

For our kronor, this inn has more old-fashioned charm and authentic character than any other hotel in town. — Frommer's

Hotel with a restaurant and bar with panoramic views of the city. Unusually large rooms makes this a good choice for families. Borrow a bicycle and see the city from the saddle. — DK Eyewitness

Ultra stylish and hip design-focused family-run hotel with rooms of a high standard and all with wall-mounted LCD TVs. — DK Eyewitness

Hotel Pigalle's decadent rooms harken back to Paris in the 1920s. — Afar Magazine

Select this hotel if you're looking for an out-of-the-way hideaway that's very far from the bustle of Gothenburg's downtown scene. — Frommer's

This is one of the largest hotels in Scandinavia...across from Gothenburg's railway station. ... Midsize-to-spacious bedrooms are outfitted in monochromatic tones. — Frommer's

The sparkling lobby, bar and restaurant of this conveniently located hotel (directly across from the train station and bus terminal) generally bustles with business types. — Lonely Planet

This is a good if offbeat choice, recommended if you're seeking an off-the-record weekend. — Frommer's

All 32 rooms in this small and friendly hotel are a delight: contemporary and elegant but with a touch of old-fashioned charm. Not surprisingly, they get snapped up fast. — Rough Guide

Hotel Barken Viking is one of the few remaining four-mast barques in the world. She is moored in Gothenburg’s Guest Harbour only a stone’s throw from the Gothenburg Opera House. — DK Eyewitness

This excellent STF hostel, built in 1830 as a seamen’s house, is well placed for the Linné area. — Rough Guide