Nordstaden Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Visit Nordstaden
Popular places to visit
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.
Museum of Gothenburg
Ancient archaeological discoveries, a Viking ship and artifacts from Gothenburg’s past are displayed in the city’s biggest museum, with child-friendly exhibits.
Gustav Adolf Square
Some of Gothenburg’s most important buildings and a statue of a 19th-century king adorn this formal-looking town square.
Kronhuset
Shop for handicrafts in the courtyard or admire the timeless architecture of Gothenburg’s oldest residential building.
Gothenburg Opera
Enjoy a show at Gothenburg Opera, a popular theatre in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Gothenburg Town Hall
After visiting Gothenburg Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
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
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Top hotels in Nordstaden
Scandic Europa
"Stayed with children. This hotel has great family rooms with plenty of space. We're choosing this hotel because of the bunk beds, the pool/sauna & the breakfast. The only thing we're "missing" is a fridge. Would be nice to have, especially if staying longer. Thank you :)"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ProfilHotels Opera
"Very clean and very central."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen 5
"Clean"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
"Wonderful experience! Beyond expectations! Enjoyed the room, the breakfast and discovering the decor at the hotel!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
"Hotel greatly exceeded our expectations for a reasonably priced (by Scandinavian standards) property adjacent to the main train station. It’s a grand old post office that has been repurposed as a hotel. Impressive exterior & spacious, modernised interior. Comfortable room, lovely breakfast (with ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Where to stay in Nordstaden
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.
Centrum
Museums, historical sites and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Universeum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
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.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Lindholmen Science Park.
