The Scandinavian country of Sweden is home to beautiful landscapes, amazing cities, and a high standard of living. While it is maybe not the most popular tourist destination in Europe, Sweden still has much to offer those that choose to come here. Despite being so far north, the Gulf Stream provides Sweden with a pretty temperate climate, and the summers are very beautiful here. Should you choose to come and visit Sweden, you will most likely need a hotel to stay in. Since the quality of life is much higher in Sweden compared to other nations, the country is home to many nice hotels. We have comprised a list of the top ten highest rated hotels in Sweden based on consumer reviews and travel sites.
10. Elite Hotel Marina Tower – Nacka, Sweden
Located in a historic mill building situated right on the water is the Elite Hotel Marina. Nacka is a municipality in an urban section of Stockholm that has much to offer on its own. The Elite Hotel Marina Tower is always praised for offering great rooms at a decent price. Rooms start at $93 per night, and can climb as high as $1,550 for the more premium suites. The interior is quintessential Swedish design: the rooms are predominantly white and light colors and feature ultra-modern furniture. It is definitely a good pick.
9. Toftaholm Herrgard Hotel – Lagan, Sweden
The Toftaholm Herrgard Hotel is a pretty small hotel that offers good amounts of luxury, while remaining very private. This is the hotel that you book if you are looking for a calm and relaxing weekend away from things. There are 45 unique rooms and the hotel is situated on a scenic crop of land, perfect for a romantic vacation.
8. Lydmar Hotel – Stockholm, Sweden
The Lydmar Hotel is another hotel that is consistently ranked very high from travel sites and patrons. The hotel has a great location as it is right near the water and close to many popular attractions. It offers premium rooms, great service, a spa, and a restaurant. For those looking for a traditional luxury Swedish hotel, the Lydmar Hotel is a great choice.
7. Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel – Stockholm, Sweden
The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel is another hotel that is among the highest rated in Sweden. The hotel is certainly in a very awesome and progressive building, architecturally speaking, and offers patrons an affordable and comfortable stay. Rooms start at $151 dollars per night, and there are a variety of options to chose from and the hotel is located in the middle of Stockholm.
6. Avalon Hotel – Gothenburg, Sweden
Located in Gothenburg, the Avalon Hotel is consistently rated extremely well. The hotel is fairly small, yet very luxurious. The hotel puts a lot of emphasis on design, and the Swedes certainly do know how to design things. You will find extremely modern rooms with good views of the city. There is also a pretty awesome pool located on the roof as well. Rooms start between $200-$250 dollars here.
5. Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport – Arlandastad, Sweden
Arlandastad is a small area of Sweden close to Stockholm, and the Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport is one of the best hotels in the area. As the name implies it is conveniently located near the airport and is a favorite for those on a layover. The hotel is very modern and elegant, and offers great service. Many people are surprised at how good the hotel is, despite being an airport hotel.
4. Hotel Master Johan – Malmo, Sweden
Malmo is located in Southern Sweden, and is also the third most populous city in the country. Malmo is praised for its architecture, and is a popular tourist destination. It is also right across the bridge from Copenhagen, so there is much to do here. Hotel Master Johan is located in the popular shopping districts of the city and is praised for its contemporary interior, friendly staff, and affordable rooms. It’s also the highest rated hotel in the city. A one nights stay here will run you around $150 dollars.
3. Grand Hotel – Stockholm, Sweden
The Grand Hotel in Stockholm is a more luxurious hotel compared to the others, and is perfect for those seeking a more “traditional” styled hotel. Think of the New York Ritz, only with a Swedish touch. The hotel is right on the water and has a few restaurants, a spa, and premium rooms. It’s not cheap to stay here, as basic rooms will cost you around $400 per night and the high end suites cost a few thousand dollars.
2. Hotel Skeppsholmen – Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is actually comprised of 14 different islands, which inherently makes for an very interesting city. The Hotel Skeppsholmen is located on one of the smaller islands in the city. The hotel is actually this really, really long house that is over 300 years old. It offers luxury rooms, that are all very modern. Rooms start at $280 per night, and it is a favorite hotel for those looking for a romantic getaway.
1. Hotel Rival – Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Rival is an award winning hotel in Stockholm, that is also one of the highest rated hotels in Sweden. The hotel scraps traditional Swedish modern design elements, for a more artistic approach to interior decoration. Room start at $250 dollars and come with Egyptian cotton sheets, smart TV’s, and more. Enjoy food at the bistro or have a drink at the premium bar. The hotel has 99 rooms and is considered Stockholm’s first “boutique” hotel. The rooms are stylishly decorated and have large art-pieces behind the bed. It’s a hotel where the “cool kids” come and hang out.
Photos from Rival, Tripadvisor
