Scandic Opalen

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a short walk to The Avenue

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine
Property preview
Exterior
Property amenity
Superior Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Engelbrektsgatan 73, Gothenburg, 41252
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Liseberg Amusement Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Located on the top floor
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(88 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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(121 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 Twin Beds

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
Located on the top floor
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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

Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(103 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 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Plus

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Gothenburg

At Scandic Opalen you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like The Avenue and Nya Ullevi Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a conference centre, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Gothenburg City Center hotel include Liseberg Amusement Park and Nordstan Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Scandinavium - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Universeum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Liseberg Amusement Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Scandinavium Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Liseberg Station - 12 min walk
  • Gothenburg (GOT-Landvetter) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gothia Towers Breakfast - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Samui Thai Express Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Berzelius Bar & Matsal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tonys Coffeebar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Scandic Opalen

Hotel with a sauna, a short walk to The Avenue
Scandic Opalen offers its guests a sauna, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 15 meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Scandic Opalen. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gothenburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 354 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scandic Opalen offers 354 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Opalen?

Scandic Opalen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Opalen?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Opalen on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$144.06, 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.

Is parking available at Scandic Opalen?

Yep, Scandic Opalen has a self car park for SEK 375 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Scandic Opalen?

The closest beach to Scandic Opalen is Askim Beach (9.1 km).

Is Scandic Opalen family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and free bike rentals, it's no surprise that Scandic Opalen is a hit with families.

Does Scandic Opalen serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandic Opalen?

No, Scandic Opalen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scandic Opalen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Scandinavian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandic Opalen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Opalen?

Furry friends are welcome at Scandic Opalen, with food and water bowls on offer.