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Scandic Opalen

4.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat near Liseberg Amusement Park, with a rejuvenating sauna and well-equipped fitness center for post-adventure recovery

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Travelers start their day with a free breakfast buffet at Scandic Opalen before exploring nearby attractions. The hotel offers dry cleaning, an on-site restaurant for evening meals, and free bicycles for city exploration. Attentive staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Twin Room (Family)

Superior Twin Room (Family)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Plus)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Plus)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Plus

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Located in Gothenburg City Center, a neighbourhood in Gothenburg, Scandic Opalen is near a metro station and near theme parks. Danmarksterminalen and Frihamnen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Liseberg Amusement Park and Universeum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scandinavium or Nya Ullevi Stadium.
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Map
Engelbrektsgatan 73, Gothenburg, 41252

What's nearby

  • Scandinavium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Liseberg Amusement Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Scandinavium Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Liseberg Station - 11 min walk
  • Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Danilo Restaurang Bar & Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scandic Opalen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercado Mexico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Berzelius Bar & Matsal - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Scandic Opalen

Upscale hotel near Liseberg Amusement Park
Located close to Scandinavium and Nya Ullevi Stadium, Scandic Opalen provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, a TV in reception and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 354 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (SEK 375 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; SEK 229 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: SEK 200
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 200

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately SEK 229 per person
  • Self-parking fee: SEK 375 per day
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: SEK 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 200 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Opalen
Opalen Scandic
Scandic Opalen
Scandic Opalen Gothenburg
Scandic Opalen Hotel
Scandic Opalen Hotel Gothenburg
Scandic Opalen Hotel
Scandic Opalen Gothenburg
Scandic Opalen Hotel Gothenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Opalen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Opalen?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Opalen on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$117.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Scandic Opalen?

Self-parking is available for SEK 375 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Scandic Opalen?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of SEK 200 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Scandic Opalen?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for SEK 200 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Opalen located?

Located in Gothenburg City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Scandinavium, Liseberg Amusement Park and Nya Ullevi Stadium. Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre and Valhalla Swimming Hall are also within 10 minutes. Scandinavium Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ullevi Södra Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Scandic Opalen Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 2034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 712 out of 2034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 2034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2034 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyrki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in the centre

Nice clean hotel next fair centre. Parking needs to be purchased from another site and carage is low (1.8 m). Breakfast was really good and hotel doesn't feel crowded even when large groups are present.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice hotel with very comfortable beds. The staff were helpful and pleasant and the breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. Also they gave our dog his own dog bed and bowl ans bag of sweets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. Close to tram, 20 minute walk to central station, access to bikes. Several restaurant options around and good breakfast buffet to start your day. Rooms were quite small and hot but it was some of the hottest weather during that time. Easy to get fresh towels without issue but had to request housekeeping. Hot tub and sauna area very well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in good location

Hotel is conveniently located near Liseberg and the bus stop for airport. 5 minute walk into the city centre. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Reception staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as was attending the EAiE conference . Checked in late and next day. No house keeping was done on my room. When I asked why I was told I had to ask for it the day before . I then asked for it and room was cleaned but no towels provided .Again I asked for these but never provided. Quite disappointed for the rate paid . Good location though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel, everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel met expectations easily
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool view for kids

Cool view, spacious toilet and great room for travelling as a family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay for the Gothia Cup. Excellent breakfast and a really lovely bartender. Suggestion: Rooms need storage and hooks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing! The gym, sauna, hot tub were all great. They provided early check in which I appreciate and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. This may have just been a one off but the room bathroom counter had not been cleaned. There was still hair shaving from the previous occupant. Overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great once again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was great!

Everything was amazing. The only downside is that the hotel does not have air conditioning in the rooms. So during the hot summer months the rooms are hot and muggy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Burcu Anil

Disliked: Cleanliness
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xzy abc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjørn Sand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tom minibar

Tom minibar?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were small even the Family rooms were small for 4 people. Ventilation was an issue, no air flow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were size of shoe box, there was no place to store clothing, had to be left in case. Bed adequate but pillows very small and uncomfortable. Food very basic, very lomited choice of drinks at lunchtimes due to official barman. not starting shift until 3pm. Hotel a long way from tourist locations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
+
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sören

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
_
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

The only positive aspect of my stay was the view. Unfortunately, everything else fell far below expectations. There was no room service, no fridge, and not even a phone in the room to contact the front desk, which was very disappointing. My shower had mold, and both bedside tables were worn out and in poor condition. Another frustration was the bed setup—Scandic doesn’t seem to offer queen or king options. Even in my “premium” room, I had two double beds pushed together, which is impractical unless you’re traveling with someone else. On top of that, the sofa bed in my room was broken. With so many better hotel options in the surrounding area, I cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness

Would avoid in future

Not sure how it is a 4 star hotel: The room is so small one can barely move. Shower gel was empty: had to use hand soap. Breakfast options are not suitable for people who avoid breads, except if one likes boxed liquid industrial eggs: I asked for fried eggs - staff refused. The restaurant’s food menu is poor and the the food itself is average at best. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Amelia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom was dirty and had some red on the toliet seat. There was also long black hair everywhere on the floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025