Hotels - Gothenburg - Sweden

Gothenburg attracts tourists in a range of financial brackets, so visitors will find an extensive selection of upmarket and mid-range hotels to choose from. Five-star hotels reign over posh shopping and dining districts, while atmospheric bed and breakfast are mostly found away from the city centre.

The most stylish selection of hotels line the Avenyn, where Gothenburg's elite guests and celebrities are most likely to be found. Mid-range hotels are concentrated on the cobblestone streets of Haga district, with another spread of atmospheric inns found near the harbour. The islands of the southern archipelago offer their own range of rustic accommodation away from the bustle of the city.

One of Gothenburg's most popular areas to stay is along the Avenyn, which is a central artery running through the city's cultural district. Theatres, concert halls and the city's prestigious Konstmuseum (art museum) are all found here. Five-star hotels such as the Radisson SAS Park Avenue Hotel headline the offerings, backed by mid-range options like Hotel Liseberg Heden.

Haga was once a working class residential area, though it recently underwent a kind of renaissance that left it dotted with art galleries and bohemian cafés. Privately-owned hotels are found here along the cobblestone alleyways. Adjoining Linnéstaden is another popular street for accommodation, shopping and dining.

Kungsportsplatsen runs through Gothenburg's foremost shopping district. This area is characterised by unpretentious hotels that sit in the two- and three-star range and plant guests at the commercial core of Gothenburg. The Elite Plaza Hotel rises above the competition here and offers luxurious rooms with five-star service.

Kungsgatan and Fresgatan are two key streets that are well outfitted with hotels. This area hosts the enormous Nordstans shopping mall as well as the bus and train stations. Hotel Eggers is the finest five-star establishment in the area.

Gothenburg's convention centre is the largest in Sweden and is accompanied by several prominent hotels that are particularly well suited for business travellers and conventioneers. The Gothia Towers loom over the convention centre, offering four-star amenities and spacious rooms.

The area surrounding the ferry harbour boasts a few hotels, headlined by Novotel Gothenburg. This nostalgic neighbourhood is characterised by wooden houses and lovely gardens. A range of budget accommodation is also situated here.

Away from the city centre, prices drop considerably. The islands along the archipelago, many of which are car-free, offer great rustic lodges and even a few campgrounds.

Finally, guests who are just passing through may wish to make use of the Landvetter Airport Hotel. This offers the most convenient option for anyone in a hurry, though the city is relatively close and offers much more atmospheric options.