Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Visit Gothenburg City Center
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.
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.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Take in the scent of four thousand roses and see cacti, palms and other tropical species growing in this magnificent garden in the heart of Gothenburg.
Kungsgatan
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.
Fish Market
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.
Gustav Adolf Square
Some of Gothenburg’s most important buildings and a statue of a 19th-century king adorn this formal-looking town square.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Top hotels in Gothenburg City Center
Clarion Hotel Draken
Comfy room with good views across Gothenburg, powerful shower. Centrally located for easy access to sights, restaurants and bars. Rooftop bar was also quite vibey for a Saturday night. We did book a spa session as well which was actually pretty busy and so, not super relaxing (and you paid extra ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
1. Room was large and quiet and clean. Slightly worn in areas but fine. 2. Very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Beautiful hote, very luxurious.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Scandic Europa
It’s the second time I’ve stayed. We love the beds, they are very comfy. The rooms a nicely decorated and have everything you need. The staff are friendly and the location is prefect
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Impressive property. Clean, modern, spacious, great staff, great buffet breakfast, perfect location.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel & Ristorante Bellora
Bed is amazing, staff terrific, great gym… fun place to stay, if you are there on 12/25 the day all swedes go out because they can only handle 24 hours with families a bit loud, however the hotel provides ear plugs, I still suggest to bring noice cancelling device…
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gothenburg City Center
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gothenburg Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
