Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE GOTHENBURG PACKAGE
Summer reductions mean that even the better hotels can prove surprisingly affordable, and
most places also take part in the
Gothenburg Package
, a scheme coordinated by the tourist
o
ce. This is a real bargain as it offers daily, year-round accommodation in a double room,
breakfast and a Gothenburg Pass, all from 645kr per person per night, and there's generally a
fifty-percent discount for
children
. To take advantage of the Gothenburg Package, contact the
tourist o
ce (see p.119) or book online at
W
goteborg.com.
ACCOMMODATION
Gothenburg has plenty of good
accommodation
to choose from, with no shortage of comfortable
hostels
. You should
have little trouble finding accommodation whenever you turn up, though in summer it's a good idea to book ahead if you
are on a tighter budget, or if you want to stay in the most popular
hostels
. There are several
campsites
, though none is
very central, the closest being just beyond Liseberg Amusement Park.
3
and orange drapes - there's even a pool on the roof.
Roo
ms, though stylish
to a T, can be a little on the cramped
side.
1341kr/1791kr
First G
Nils Ericsonsplatsen 4
T
031 63 72 00,
W
firsthotels.se; map p.109.
The last word in
contemporary Nordic design, the rooms, curiously
suspended over part of the railway station, are full of natural
fibres and materials, and the predominantly green and
brown decor cre
ates a wonderfully calming atmosphere.
1079kr/1709kr
Ì
Flora
Grönsakstorget 2
T
031 13 86 16,
W
hotelflora.se; map p.109.
Stylish designer rooms with
wooden floors, flat-screen TVs and the latest Scandinavian
chic at this highly praised family-run hotel. The loft rooms
are particularly c
osy, featuring velux windows in the roof.
1355kr/1645kr
Royal
Drottninggatan 67
T
031 700 11 70,
W
hotel
-royal.com; map p.109.
Dating from 1852 and the oldest
hotel in Gothenburg, this place oozes grandeur and charm,
from the Art Nouveau marble staircase to the ind
ividuall
y
decorated rooms. Service is personal and friendly.
1495kr
Ì
Vanilj
Kyrkogatan 38
T
031 711 62 20,
W
hotelvanilj.se; map p.109.
Housed in a former snuff
factory from the 1800s, all 32 rooms in this small and
friendly hotel are a delight: contemporary and elegant but
with a touch of old-f
ashioned charm
. Not surprisingly, they
get snapped up fast.
995kr/1295kr
HOTELS AND PENSIONS
CENTRAL GOTHENBURG
Barken Viking
Gullbergskajen
T
031 63 58 00,
W
liseberg.se; map p.109.
Moored by the Opera House,
this hotel on a grand, four-masted sailing ship built in
Denmark in 1906 is a charismatic and comfortable choice.
It features cosy rooms f
full of m
aritime furnishings and
beautiful wood panelling.
1400kr
Ì
Best Western Eggers
Drottningtorget
T
031 333
44 40,
W
hoteleggers.se; map p.109.
Dating from 1820,
this place has individually furnished bedrooms and many
original features including stuccoed ceilings and cut-glass
chandeliers; used for secret wartime discussions between
British a
nd Nazi military
negotiators, it's also said to be
haunted.
1450kr/2350kr
Ì
Clarion Collection Odin
Odinsgatan 6
T
031 745
22 00,
W
hotelodin.se; map p.109.
Offering designer
studios with kitchenettes rather than regular hotel rooms,
this hotel is unique in Gothenburg. The superior rooms
boast a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and work space - a
real
home
from
home
near
the
train
station.
1180kr/1480kr
Clarion Post
Drottningtorget 10
T
031 61 90 00,
W
clarionpost.se; map p.109.
Gothenburg's grand former
central post office has been extended and converted into a
stunning new design hotel, complete with a swimming
pool on the top floor. Rooms contain the latest style-
conscious
Scandinavian
fittings
and
furnishings.
1020kr/1680kr
Elite Plaza
Västra Hamngatan 3
T
031 720 40 00,
W
elite.se; map p.109.
The magnificent facade of this
opulent hotel, which dates from 1889, hides a stunning
blend of contemporary and classic decor, with majestic
vaulted ceilings and mosaic floors complemented
by strikin
g
modern paintings. Worth pushing the boat out for.
1650kr
Ì
First
Avalon
Kungstorget 9
T
031 751 02 00,
W
avalonhotel.se; map p.109.
Gothenburg's best design
hotel, stuffed full of pop art, mosaic pillars and lime-green
SOUTHERN GOTHENBURG
City
Lorensbergsgatan 6
T
031 708 40 00,
W
cityhotelgbg.se; map p.112.
Excellently located in a
parallel street to Avenyn, the City's rooms are nothing
special, though they are all bright and airy with high
ceilings and perfectly comfort
able. Sh
are facilities and you
can save a further 200-300kr.
1095kr
Gothia Towers
Mässansgata 24
T
031 750 88 10,
W
gothiatowers.com; map p.112.
Inside the twin
mirrored towers just opposite Liseberg is a subtle,
