Olskroken 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 Olskroken Hotel Deals
Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
Spotless room, very comfortable, good price , perfect location for my needs, and great staff on reception. Will definitely use again., and would recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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
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
Scandic Goteborg Central
10-15 min walk from centre.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Draken
Staff are really polite and welcoming. Rooms are compact and weren’t properly cleaned during stay eg used tea bags left and not cleared. Breakfast is excellent although very crowded. Good location and lovely restaurant and bar within hotel. Quite expensive and probably better value in other hotels ...
Reviewed on 6 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 Olskroken
Stampen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Gårda
While you're in Gårda, take in top sights like Gothenburg Textile Heritage Centre and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Örgryte
While you're strolling through Örgryte, you may want to check out the bars and museums. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Bäckeliden Tram Stop or Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop.
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
Heden
Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Nya Ullevi Stadium.
Centrum
Museums, historical sites and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Valhalla Swimming Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
