Olskroken Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
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.
Things to do
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
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
Top hotels in Olskroken
Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
Spotless room, very comfortable, good price , perfect location for my needs, and great staff on reception. Will definitely use again., and would recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Draken
The hotel is nice and well located . The staff are very friendly. There was quite alot of construction noise in the area but I understand this is out of the hotels control. The bars downstairs were not always open. We were told we could take a drink from the downstairs bar to our room as it was closing ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Room was good. Bad breakfast was very crowded and the service at the reception was unfriendly and rude.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Everything
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Scandic Europa
The hotel has a nice, large hotel with a big restaurant/bar area. The hotel is well located - I arrived and left Gothenburg by train, and the main train station is located right across the street from the hotel. The facilities are nice, though the bathroom showers need updating. I had a problem with ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olskroken
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.
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.
Örgryte
While you're strolling through Örgryte, you may want to check out the bars and museums. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Bäckeliden Tram Stop or Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop.
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.
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.
Centrum
Museums, historical sites and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Valhalla Swimming Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
