Lappland
Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…
Must-see hotels in Sweden
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Stockholm
This is where the literati, glitterati and nobility call it a night. A waterfront landmark, with several exclusive restaurants and a see-and-be-seen piano…
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Stockholm
The closest hostel to Centralstationen has clean rooms, friendly staff, free bike hire and excellent facilities, including sauna, laundry and kitchen …
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Lappland
This large, attractive mountain lodge nestles at the foot of Mt Kebnekaise, a 19km walk west from Nikkaluokta. A popular entry point to the Kungsleden, it…
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Gotland
In the unlikely setting of an old limestone factory in a remote eastern corner of the island, this extraordinary hotel combines a raw industrial…
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Malmö
If you love Swedish design, make a beeline for the fabulous, fresh and funky Story Hotel, one of Malmö's newest offerings. Exposed concrete walls, heavy…
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Gothenburg
Richly textured and deliciously flamboyant, the Dorsia looks like the home of a moneyed 19th-century eccentric, complete with crinoline in the lobby,…
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Stockholm
This new 200-room boutique hotel has a great location in the city centre, plus a mega-hip style that feels both cool and comfortable. The cheapest rooms…
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Lappland
Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…
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STF Abisko Turiststation & Abisko Mountain Station
Abisko
This 350-bed place overlooking Torneträsk lake is a massive hiker destination. There's huge demand for the excellent facilities: guest kitchens, a…
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Gothenburg
A large, stylish, super-central hostel with designer credentials. Industrial sleekness underscores the cafe-dining area and lounge, with plush comfort on…
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Visby
Top of the heap in Visby is the luxurious, landmark Wisby. Medieval vaulted ceilings and sparkling candelabras contrast with eye-catching contemporary…
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Lappland
This all-stop shop should be your first port of call in Ammarnäs. We've listed its cottages, but it also has cabins and flats, and runs a bistro, bar and…
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Skåne
Located down by the beach in a meticulously restored 19th-century schoolhouse is a superlative hostel-B&B combo that’s more chic boutique than backpacker…
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Skåne
This dreamy castle sits between two lakes 15km northeast of Kristianstad. Built as a monastery in the mid-13th century, it’s a stunning spot, with…
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Lappland
This pleasant central hotel rises above a slightly shabby outward appearance – it's coming up to 100 years as an inn – by having a very sharp lobby and…
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Bohuslän
The row of slick cubic buildings that compose this floating boutique hotel houses 23 light, bright, contemporary rooms – all clean lines and plasma-screen…
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Malmö
For the location and price, you really can't go past the soaring heights of Malmö's most typically international hotel, with large rooms (many with bath…
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Lappland
This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…
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Skåne
One of the finest hotels and day spas in Skåne can be found here in Ystad, right on the beach. Generous guest rooms and suites furnished in a variery of…
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Lappland
Next to the church, this friendly place offers a range of room configurations in a top location near the main street. Contemporary comforts sit amid…
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Gothenburg
One of the highest hotels in Sweden, sumptuous Upper House takes up the top four floors of one of the Gothia Towers. The decor is cool Scandinavian chic,…
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Lappland
Marita's is a lovely spot atop a small hill, about an 800m (15-minute) walk north of the station. This two-storey B&B is her pride and joy and Marita…
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Lappland
Calling itself the Little Hotel with the Big Heart, this homey, appealing little place really is a pleasure. Everything is bright and friendly, including…
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Visby
Located at the southeastern corner of the botanical garden, this family-run hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the vine-covered ruins of the ghostly…
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Lappland
Lovingly restored, this intimate timber building with just 14 exquisite rooms was built in 1903 and spent its early years as the area's customs house. It…
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Bohuslän
A 10-minute walk from central Strömstad, this stately house, dating back to 1734, sits at the edge of a golf course amid quiet wooded grounds. The rooms…
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Skåne
This fine accommodation is located in the countryside about 11km southwest of Simrishamn. The B&B occupies an atmospheric Scanian farmhouse complete with…
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Malmö
Malmö's newest and quirkiest hotel is this concrete whopper designed by cyclists, for cyclists. There's a foldable bike in every room, pump and wash…
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Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren
Dalarna
This thoroughly renovated modern hotel keeps the classics in mind. Antique-styled furnishings, compact chandeliers, old-world wallpapers and wood-panelled…
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Skåne
This lovely hotel in Arild, 5km east of Mölle, has been managed by the same family since 1904 and is housed in a charming white-and-blue-trimmed farm…
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Stockholm Archipelago
Located on beautiful grounds, this comfortable hostel is a treat. Rooms are in a refurbished old homestead about 1km from the harbour, some in the main…
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Skåne
A romantic family-run hotel in a superb half-timbered house (1793); staying here is a bit like staying with your (affluent) country cousins. Rooms are set…
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Dalarna
This enormous campground/caravan park is beautifully situated on the shores of Orsasjön. It’s particularly suitable for families, with several playgrounds…
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Southeastern Sweden
Cool grey hues, bold feature walls, pine-wood floors and smart functionalist furniture make for stylish slumber at this urbane hotel. Rooms are spacious,…
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Uppsala
This 1907 grand riverfront dame, re-invented in 2013, succeeds in blending that golden age of architecture with the amenities of today. You feel like you…
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Bohuslän
Stora Hotellet is a whimsical hotel offering a trip ‘around the world in 23 rooms’. It was originally owned by a ship’s captain who decorated it with…
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Lappland
This appealing ski lodge sits just off the main road. Rooms are bright and comfortable, with nice touches such as reading lights; bigger rooms offer more…
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Malmö
Central, classic and stylish, this boutique hotel in a heritage-listed building in the heart of Gamla Staden is great for history lovers. Rooms are bright…
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Uppsala
In a historic manor house about 6km south of the city centre, this hostel has a parklike setting at the water’s edge and a good restaurant on-site. Hotel…
