Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide

Gothenburg

Skansen Kronan which includes heritage architecture and a city
Skansen Kronan showing military items, heritage architecture and château or palace
Gothenburg City Center
Skansen Kronan which includes a city, a park and views
Gothenburg City Center

Popular places to visit

Nordstan Shopping Center

Nordstan Shopping Center

4/5(24 reviews)

During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.

Nordstan Shopping Center
Gothenburg University

Gothenburg University

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Gothenburg University
Kungsgatan

Kungsgatan

5/5(1 review)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kungsgatan during your trip to Gothenburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Kungsgatan
Fish Market showing markets and signage

Fish Market

4/5(24 reviews)

Buy freshly caught herring or smoked salmon for a picnic or have the seafood cooked for you and brought to your table in this lively church-like trading hall.

Fish Market
City Museum featuring interior views

Museum of Gothenburg

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Ancient archaeological discoveries, a Viking ship and artifacts from Gothenburg’s past are displayed in the city’s biggest museum, with child-friendly exhibits.

Museum of Gothenburg
Gustav Adolf Square which includes heritage architecture, a monument and an administrative building

Gustav Adolf Square

Some of Gothenburg’s most important buildings and a statue of a 19th-century king adorn this formal-looking town square.

Gustav Adolf Square

Things to do

Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

฿1,134
per adult
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Gothenburg

City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿1,160
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

฿1,520
per adult
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

฿1,185
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

฿778
per adult
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide

Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)

฿3,743
per adult
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)
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Top hotels in Gothenburg City Center

Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2, Gothenburg
The price is ฿3,713 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,713
฿4,159 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,199 reviews)
"Great helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Clarion Hotel Draken
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

4.5 out of 5
Drottningtorget 10, Gothenburg
The price is ฿4,208 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,208
฿4,713 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,447 reviews)
"Best location in Gothenburg"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Södra Hamngatan 59, Gothenburg
The price is ฿3,357 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,357
฿3,759 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,771 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Scandic Goteborg Central

Scandic Goteborg Central

4 out of 5
VIKINGSGATAN 7, Gothenburg
The price is ฿2,642 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,642
฿2,959 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,189 reviews)
"Great hotel just on the edge of the historic centre of Gothenburg. Hotel felt upmarket, rooms were great, beds comfy, was a short walk from the bus station so handy for getting to and from the airport, and whilst not quite as central as other hotels, it was only a 5 minute walk to lots of restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Scandic Goteborg Central
Scandic Europa

Scandic Europa

4 out of 5
Nils Ericsonsgatan 21, Gothenburg
The price is ฿2,740 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,740
฿3,069 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,038 reviews)
"Polite and welcoming staff."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Scandic Europa
Scandic Rubinen

Scandic Rubinen

4 out of 5
Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg
The price is ฿2,796 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,796
฿3,131 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,903 reviews)
"Fantastic location very slow on check in but I was tired having just travelled for 35 hours then had to wait until 5:30 pm for room to be ready. Hence I was a little upset."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Scandic Rubinen
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Other neighbourhoods around Gothenburg City Center

City Museum which includes interior views

Nordstaden

If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Museum of Gothenburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.

Nordstaden
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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.

Stampen
Universeum which includes a park

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 Liseberg Amusement Park.

Heden
Fish Market showing a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

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.

Inom Vallgraven
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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.

Vasastaden
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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.

Gårda

Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide