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 Gothenburg's grand main street |
Kungsportsavenyn Gothenburg 411 36 Sweden |
Kungportsavenyn, or Avenyn as it is commonly known, is the big parade street in Gothenburg, which goes all the way from Kungportsplatsen up to Götaplatsen. Avenyn is packed with cafés, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and shops. The City Library is located just below Götaplatsen. The small statue just outside is of the Swedish author Karin Boye (1900-1941). The walk is especially pleasant on a light summer's evening. There are several bus and tram stops along Avenyn; trams 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 take you to Valand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hotel in old barque |
Gullbergskajen Gothenburg 41104 Sweden +46 31 63 5800 http://www.liseberg.se/Liseber... |
Barken Viking is an old four-mast ship, refitted to become a hotel and conference facility. The location is perfect, with the river on one side, the opera on another and Nordstan shopping centre on the third. The hotel offers a range of levels of accommodation, from 'Ship Lodging' with shared bathrooms, to 'Captain's Cabins' of the highest hotel standards. To get here take Tram 5 to Lilla Bommen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Campsite in forest, near a lake |
Brudaremossen Gothenburg 41656 Sweden +46 31 25 2909 |
Delsjöns Camping is situated a few kilometers east of the city centre, in a beautiful forest area. It is very close to Delsjön, a lake with a beach and canoes to hire, and to Skatås sports centre with football pitches, beach volleyball courts, running and walking tracks. The best way to get here is by car, as you would have to walk to and from the tram. The closest tram stop is Welandersgatan (line 5). The campsite is closed during the winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic hotel by the Central Station |
Drottningtorget Box 323 Gothenburg 40125 Sweden +46 31 80 6070 http://www.hoteleggers.se |
The classic Eggers hotel is on a square by the Central Station. It is one of the oldest hotels in Gothenburg, and also one of the most luxurious. The interiors are somewhat heavy and old-fashioned, but also more genuine than those of the luxurious Radisson SAS Scandinavia across the street. Even if you are not traveling by train, the location is very attractive, especially close to shopping center Nordstan and all the shops along Fredsgatan. Trams 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 all go to Centralstationen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live in luxury in old building |
Västra Hamngatan 3 Box 11065 Gothenburg 404 22 Sweden +46 31 720 4000 http://www.elite.se/ |
Elite Plaza Hotel is relatively new, although this fact may not at first be obvious; it is housed in a beautiful ninteenth-century building. The hotel has quickly achieved a place among the most luxurious hotels in Gothenburg. It also has an excellent restaurant. The location is very good, close to the city center, opposite the Cathedral. There are lots of shops and bars in the neighborhood. You can get here on trams 1, 2, 4, 7 or 9 to Domkyrkan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap and simple hotel |
Axel Adlers gata 2 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA Gothenburg 42132 Sweden +46 31 49 2400 http://www.hotelformule1.com/f... |
The concept at Formule 1 is simply to offer an overnight stay with nothing included except the room. It is ideal for families or groups on a tight budget. The hotel's location is slightly removed to the south of the city, close to a big intersection, and is most easily accessible by car. The area has not got much to offer the visitor. Buses 58 or GL Blå go to Järnbrottsmotet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 History of Scandinavian art |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 41256 Sweden +46 31 61 2980 http://www.konstmuseum.gotebor... |
The collections at the Gothenburg Museum of Art consists mainly of Nordic art from the 15th to 20th centuries, including paintings by Ivar Arsosenius and Krogh. There are also works by other European artists such as Manet, Monet and van Gogh. If you are interested in Swedish history, then the painting of King Karl XII's funeral procession is highly recommended. The museum also holds a wonderful collection of historical and artistic sculptures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hotel in twin skyscrapers |
Mässans Gata 24 Box 5184 Gothenburg 40226 Sweden +46 31 750 8800 http://www.gothiatowers.com/ |
Gothia Towers hotel is close to a whole lot of attractions, especially the Svenska Mässan trade fair and conference centre. Also Liseberg, the largest amusement park in Scandinavia, is close, as is Korsvägen, where a museum of World Culture and a Science Centre are being built. In the other direction you find the Scandinavium indoor arena, the Valhallabadet swimming baths and football stadium Nya Ullevi, all along what the city council wants to make a 'street of events'.The hotel bar on the top floor has excellent views of the city. To get here take trams 4 or 5 to Korsvägen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pleasant, central hostel |
Mölndalsvägen 23 Gothenburg 41263 Sweden +46 31 40 1050 http://www.goteborgsvandrarhem... |
Göteborgs Vandrarhem hostel is right next to Liseberg amusement park. Even if the area lacks charm, it is convenient because of its proximity to Avenyn, Svenska Mässan trade fair centre and the Scandinavium indoor arena. Airport buses stop very close by. The hostel is smoke-free and has a sauna and a terrace by a large lawn. Membership in STF or Hostelling International will not give you discounts, but prices are standard for Swedish hostels. To get here take tram 4 to Getebergsäng. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calm hotel west of Avenyn |
Sten Sturegatan Gothenburg 41138 Sweden +46 31 750 6900 |
Hotel Liseberg Heden is owned by Liseberg amusement park, so by staying at this hotel you will have free admission to the park. But as the admission fees are actually pretty cheap compared to the room prices, this is not the best reason to choose Hotel Liseberg. You could choose it if you want a calm hotel that is fairly central. The low building surrounds a few pleasant courtyards, and the large green area of Heden is next to the hotel. To get here take trams 4 or 5 to Berzeliigatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central, reasonably priced hotel |
Södra hamngatan 2 Gothenburg 41106 Sweden +46 31 80 2521 http://www.hotelrobinson.se/in... |
Hotel Robinson is situated right between the largest shopping areas in Göteborg, Nordstaden and Fredsgatan, and only 150 meters from the Central Station. Its prices are relatively low, considering the location. You can even choose very cheap rooms, which share toilets and showers in the corridors. There are weekend discounts, but they do not apply to the cheapest prices. If you want to have one night of luxury, suites are much more affordable here than at most hotels. The ground floor holds the well-known nightclub Palace, whose clientele consists of people above 30. Trams 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 go past this hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown hotel with individual rooms |
Kyrkogatan 13 Gothenburg 41115 Sweden +46 31 711 6220 http://www.vaniljhotel.enterso... |
Hotel Vanilj is on Kyrkogatan, close to the Cathedral and everything else in central Gothenburg: shops, cafés, bars, clubs and museums. The hotel has individually decorated rooms, each with its own name. Furthermore there is a common room for those who miss the social life of hostels but want to live more comfortably. The bottom floor of the house dating from 1865, is occupied by Kafé Vanilj, where you can have pies and sandwiches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medium-size hotel close to bars and cafés |
Viktoriagatan 6 Gothenburg 41125 Sweden +46 31 17 3630 http://www.hotelvasa.se |
Hotel Vasa is situated at Vasagatan, among all its beautiful nineteenth-century stone buildings. Vasastaden is one of the liveliest parts of Gothenburg, with lots of cafés, bars, shops and university buildings. If you do not have a car, this location is perfect. Hotel Vasa has a nice inner courtyard where you can have your breakfast if the weather is good. Trams 2 and 3 go to Vasa Viktoriagatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Concert hall at Götaplatsen |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 412 56 Sweden |
Konserthuset, the Gothenburg Concert Hall, is situated on Gotaplatsen had opened in 1935 and the Main Hall soon became recognised as having one of the best acoustics in the world. The hall has 1286 seats, and the smaller Stenhammarsalen has 402 seats. This building, in Swedish functionalist style, also houses the Kontrabar, where food and drink can be enjoyed while sitting by the gigantic windows overlooking Gotaplatsen. Konserthuset has its own administrative staff, 107 musicians and its own symphony orchestra. There is something for everyone, including guided tours for children and youngsters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large hotel at Landvetter Airport |
Landvetter Flygplats Box 2103 Gothenburg 43880 Sweden +46 31 97 7550 http://www.landvetterairportho... |
Like all airport hotels, Landvetter Airport Hotel is mostly meant for people who have missed their planes or are catching early morning flights, or for those who are only able to stay overnight in between flights. But if you can afford to stay here, the facilities will probably not disappoint you. Prices are not higher than at most airport hotels. Landvetter Airport Hotel is also an excellent conference hotel with seven conference rooms and all the necessary equipment. There is an airport bus to Landvetter Flygplats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small and individual, in English style |
Föreningsgatan 9 Gothenburg 41127 Sweden +46 31 82 8808 http://www.hotellilton.com/ |
Hotel Lilton's English-style redbrick building dates from the nineteenth century. The whole neighborhood of Annedal, full of similar houses, has a very English feel to it. Even though the hotel is only 15 minutes' walk from Avenyn, the area is very quiet, with green open spaces, some great views and not much traffic. The hotel is small but offers good services and standards. To get here, take tram 2 to Handelshögskolan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scandinavia's largest amusement park |
Örgrytevägen 5 Gothenburg 402 22 Sweden +46 31 40 0100 http://www.liseberg.se |
At Scandinavia's largest amusement park, you'll find rides ranging from child—friendly carousels to terrifying roller—coasters. The Main Stage offers concerts by many famous Swedish and international artists. The park is open daily May to August, on weekends only in April and September—October. Liseberg is also open for a short winter season, when you can enjoy a typical Swedish Christmas market and pony riding. You can get here on tram 5 to Liseberg or bus 51 to Korsvägen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothenburg Sweden |
Why do many in Sweden call Gothenburg the "jolly west coast"? You might be able to see why in Majorna, a coastal area located to the west of the city centre. The area is known as an older residential district of Gothenburg, but lately has experienced growth due to the increase in the size of the city's working class, many of whom live here. Though much of the region is industrial or residential, a significant portion of this district has been converted into shops. One old industrial complex has been restored and turned into an art gallery. There are also several nice walking areas in the neighbourhood, with views of the Göta Älv, the river which divides the city into two halves as it discharges into the Kattegat river. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small hotel south of the centre |
Utlandagatan 18 Gothenburg 41261 Sweden +46 31 20 2150 http://www.hotelnice.se |
Nice Bed & Breakfast is more a small hotel than a bed and breakfast, but this does not stop it from being cosy, intimate and welcoming. The neighbourhood is calm but still close to the University, Götaplatsen, the Chalmers technical school and amusement park Liseberg. Not counting hostels or campsites, this is the cheapest place to stay in Gothenburg. To get here take tram 4 to Getebergsäng. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Scandinavia's largest shopping centre |
Nordstan Box 1139 Gothenburg 40429 Sweden +46 31 700 8650 http://www.nordstan.se/ |
Nordstan is proud to call itself the largest shopping centre in Scandinavia. With over 150 shops, restaurants and cafés, it occupies the same area as 12 football pitches. At Nordstan you can find almost anything under one big roof. The square in the middle has an information booth. This shopping centre was completeded in 1972, after a huge redevelopment process which transformed the area, neglected in the 1960s. To get here, take any tram line to Brunnsparken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large hotel by the mouth of a river |
Klippan 1 Gothenburg 41451 Sweden +46 31 720 2200 http://www.novotel.se/ |
Novotel Göteborg's location in the large red-brick building that used to house Carnegie Porter Brewery is not central, but very beautiful. Right by the mouth of the Göta river, it is surrounded by the old houses of Klippans Cultural Reserve. On the other side of the road is Majorna, which appears to be the most traditional part of the city. If you are travelling by car and ferry, this hotel may be more convenient for you than the central ones. To reach the hotel from the centre, take trams 3 or 9 to Vagnhallen Majorna, or the ferry from Älvsnabben to Klippan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant hotel on the city's parade street |
Kungsportsavenyn 36-38 Box 53233 Gothenburg 40016 Sweden +46 31 758 4000 |
The Elite Park Avenue Hotel (formerly a Radsson SAS hotel) is for convenience sake normally called simply Park Avenue. It is on Avenyn, which many people see as the actual centre of Göteborg. This is especially true in the summer when the street gets full of strolling people in the day and partying people at night. Both museums and nightlife are only a very short walk away, as are the main shopping areas of the city. The famous Park Lane bar is in the actual hotel. If you arrive by plane, the Airport Bus will bring you right to the hotel door. Otherwise you can get trams 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious and large |
Södra Hamngatan 59-65 Gothenburg 40124 Sweden +46 31 758 5000 http://www.radissonsas.com |
Upon entering you find yourself in a glass courtyard with a number of restaurants, glass lifts and an artificial waterfall. The old rule 'the longer the name, the worse the hotel' really does not apply here. This large hotel offers absolutely everything you could wish for, slightly lacking though it may be in personal charm. This hotel was until recently called Sheraton and will still be known by that name if you ask for directions. Trams 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 all go to Centralstationen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hostel in beautiful building |
Stigbergsliden Gothenburg 41463 Sweden +46 31 24 1620 http://www.hostel-gothenburg.com |
STF Stigbergsliden is probably the most beautiful hostel in Göteborg, being housed in an old, low stone building halfway up the steep Stigbergsliden hill. Their backyard is great for socialising in the summer. Unfortunately its prices are a little higher than those of most hostels in Gothenburg, but discounts are available if you are a member of Hostelling International or STF. You can hire bicycles at the hostel, and that is a great way to get around in the bike-friendly city. You can get here on trams 3, 4 or 9 to Stigbergstorget. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap hostel near a large park |
Vegagatan 21 Gothenburg 41311 Sweden +46 31 42 6520 http://www.slottsskogenvh.se/ |
Slottsskogens Vandrarhem is situated close to Slottsskogen - a large park that is like an oasis in the summer. The building that houses the hostel is not too charming, but the neighbourhood is, with beautiful houses and lots of cafés, bars and shops. Slottsskogens Vandrarhem is also a bit cheaper than most of the hostels in Gothenburg. Discounts are available for members of Hostelling International or Svenska Turistföreningen. To get there take trams 1 or 2 to Olivedalsgatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gothenburg's largest theatre |
Götaplatsen Gothenburg 411 36 Sweden +46 31 61 5055 http://www.stadsteatern.gotebo... |
Stadsteatern originally opened its doors at Lorensbergsteatern in 1918. In 1934, it moved to a new building on Gotaplatsen, and it is said that the features of this new theatre marked a breakthrough in theatrical innovation in Sweden. The 1930s architecture is evident in the characteristic stairwell, and there is a large rotating stage, which can be lowered in different sections. Workshops and studios were also constructed. In the beginning of the 1970s, the municipality of Gothenburg assumed ownership of Stadsteatern, and since then the theatre has played classical as well as modern Swedish and international drama. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 City café with mixed clientele |
Kyrkogatan 38 Gothenburg 411 15 Sweden +46 31 711 6220 |
Vanilj is a spacious and unpretentious café at Kyrkogatan, right in the city centre. It is large with light-coloured wood furnishings. The clientele is not as homogeneous here as at many other cafés, but it is quite mixed in age and style. Vanilj's fruit pies are good, and they stay open late, even on Sundays. To get here, take trams 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 to Kungsportsplatsen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neighbourhood with nice architecture |
Vasagatan Gothenburg 41126 Sweden |
During the late 1800s, the bourgeois area Vasastaden was built in Gothenburg. Its tall and beautiful stone houses are well-known for their architectural style. Vasastaden is situated between Haga and Avenyn. Today, the area is best known for its cafés and restaurants. The easiest way to see Vasastan is on foot, walking along Vasagatan and its side streets, admiring the grand architecture. Vasastan is a ten-minute walk away from Brunnsparken. Or take bus 60, or trams 1, 2 or 6 to Vasaplatsen. Review © 2007, Wcities |