Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Västerås Mälarcamping
CAMPGROUND
Skr200/475; ; 25)
The closest campground is this place 5km southwest of the city near Mälaren lake. It has
up-to-date facilities including wi-fi and a pretty awesome miniature-golf course.
Elite Stadshotellet
HOTEL
(
MAP
021-10 28 00;
info@vasteras.elite.se
; Stora Torget; s/d Skr1050/1400;
)
Many of the rooms at the Elite, in a lovely art nouveau building, have prime views over
the main square - request one if you like people-watching. The decor is tasteful (pale
walls, leafy bedspreads and mahogany timber), the staff are obliging and there's a popular
English-style pub attached. Parking is Skr90.
First Hotel Plaza
HOTEL
(
MAP
021-10 10 10;
www.firsthotels.se
; Karlsgatan 9A; r from Skr1000;
)
Bang in the centre of the modern city, this 25-storey skyscraper was built for gravity-defy-
ing lounge lizards: its cocktail bar surveys the city from the 24th floor. Some rooms have
views over Mälaren lake, and there's a spa with masseurs, sauna and gym, and a restaurant
churning out upscale Swedish favourites.
Eating & Drinking
from the First Hotel Plaza.
Kalle på Spangen
CAFE
10am-10pm Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm Sun)
This great cafe, right by the river in the old part of town, inhabits several cosy, creaky-
floored rooms filled with mismatched furniture and gilt-edged grandfather clocks. Lunch
