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.
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.
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 Olskroken
Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
"Great welcome from the lady on the front desk. Lift to room. Nice room - perfect size. Free internet worked fine. First class breakfast, though i was disappointed by the rushed service I had in the evening (I think the Georgian restaurant is a separate business, so I have not counted this against ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
"Very family oriented hotel"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
"The staff at the hotel are great. Alexandra was really nice when checking me in and finding a room with a view. The hotel is perfectly located across the street from the Central Station. Rooms were tastefully decorated in the tower building."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clarion Hotel Draken
"Good breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
"Great location near the bus/train station. Very helpful staff. Breakfast had plenty of options. Room size was good. Nice hotel, would stay again."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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.
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 Liseberg Amusement Park.
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.
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.
