Olivedal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Take a day to experience the fun of this inner-city theme park with its gardens, classic fair rides and Europe’s tallest free fall.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Spend a day of fun in Gothenburg’s science centre, where you can see monkeys in an indoor rain forest, take a lie detector test and climb a Velcro wall.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)
Our pick of the best Olivedal Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Draken
Great hotel great location
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Linnéplatsens Hotell & Vandrarhem - Hostel
Alright
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Room was good. Bad breakfast was very crowded and the service at the reception was unfriendly and rude.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clean room, spacious, good location. Three tower locations but not all towers have access to gym. Pools and spa with fee.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
10-15 min walk from centre.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Scandic Europa
First impressions - matters. After checking in online, I got a message my room was ready. I tried to check in at 14:40 - to be told that they charge me £20 to release the room before 16:00 hrs (not mentioned in the ’room ready’ message. This left a bitter taste for the whole hotel experience. Shame ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olivedal
Haga
Well liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Linnegatan and The Iron Square, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.
Vasastaden
Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
Lorensberg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lorensberg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gothenburg Concert Hall, and catch the metro at Korsvägen Tram Stop or Kapellplatsen Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Majorna
Majorna is well liked for its monuments and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Stena Line Germany Terminal and Göta Canal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal.
