Scandic Rubinen

Avenyn · Gothenburg

Scandic Rubinen 1

Axel’s take

A strong central base for city breaks, less convincing for quiet nights.

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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · a lively mid-range 4-star on Gothenburg’s main boulevard

Scandic Rubinen is a mid-range 4-star on Avenyn, best chosen for exploring Gothenburg rather than retreating from it. Restaurants, museums and trams are close, and the rooftop bar adds appeal. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and helpful staff. It’s a good city-break base, though not a particularly polished four-star experience.

The main compromise is sleep: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests describe street nightlife and, in some rooms, rooftop-bar music. Smaller rooms can feel cramped, while several Tripadvisor reviews mention worn furnishings and housekeeping misses, despite generally positive cleanliness ratings elsewhere. Ask for a room away from Avenyn and the rooftop bar, without assuming silence is guaranteed. We’d skip it for a restful getaway or if spacious, consistently fresh rooms are essential.

Rooms
Room sizes vary considerably; recent guests mention cramped entry-level rooms and some tired furnishings.
Cleanliness
Generally well rated on Booking.com and Expedia, but recent Tripadvisor guests report occasional dust and cleaning misses.
Service
Helpful reception and breakfast staff earn frequent praise; individual service lapses remain.
Amenities
Breakfast buffet, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym and sauna; rooftop opening days vary.
Fees and surprises
Nearby parking costs extra; Scandic lists paid sauna access for ages 16+. One July 2026 guest reported outside construction noise; ongoing work is unconfirmed.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg

Central Avenyn location, with restaurants, museums and tram connections nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Breakfast buffet, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym and sauna; rooftop opening days vary.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
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Scandic Rubinen — Gothenburg, Sweden

Scandic Rubinen is a lively mid-range 4-star on Gothenburg’s main boulevard in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Address: Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg. Property ID: 1445213.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gothenburg/scandic-rubinen-1445213

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$346$455 on Booking.com$109 less (24%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $289 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$87 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $183 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $223 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $307 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$197 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $182 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$87 for 1 night · 2 nights $199 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$112 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $234.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$110.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $207.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $352 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$204 for 1 night · 2 nights $293 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$161 for 1 night · 2 nights $346 · up to 14 nights priced

#3 of 3 hotels in Avenyn by Axel's take. Avenyn is #2 of 5 places to stay in Gothenburg. The best hotels in Avenyn, ranked · Where to stay in Gothenburg

Axel's take: 7.7/10

A strong central base for city breaks, less convincing for quiet nights. a lively mid-range 4-star on Gothenburg’s main boulevard, scored for what it is.

Scandic Rubinen is a mid-range 4-star on Avenyn, best chosen for exploring Gothenburg rather than retreating from it. Restaurants, museums and trams are close, and the rooftop bar adds appeal. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and helpful staff. It’s a good city-break base, though not a particularly polished four-star experience.

The main compromise is sleep: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests describe street nightlife and, in some rooms, rooftop-bar music. Smaller rooms can feel cramped, while several Tripadvisor reviews mention worn furnishings and housekeeping misses, despite generally positive cleanliness ratings elsewhere. Ask for a room away from Avenyn and the rooftop bar, without assuming silence is guaranteed. We’d skip it for a restful getaway or if spacious, consistently fresh rooms are essential.

  • Best for: city-break couples; nightlife-focused travelers; sightseeing without a car

  • Watch out for: street and rooftop-bar noise; compact rooms and uneven upkeep; paid parking and sauna access

  • Location: Central Avenyn location, with restaurants, museums and tram connections nearby.

  • Rooms: Room sizes vary considerably; recent guests mention cramped entry-level rooms and some tired furnishings.

  • Cleanliness: Generally well rated on Booking.com and Expedia, but recent Tripadvisor guests report occasional dust and cleaning misses.

  • Service: Helpful reception and breakfast staff earn frequent praise; individual service lapses remain.

  • Amenities: Breakfast buffet, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym and sauna; rooftop opening days vary.

  • Fees and surprises: Nearby parking costs extra; Scandic lists paid sauna access for ages 16+. One July 2026 guest reported outside construction noise; ongoing work is unconfirmed.

Axel's opinion of Scandic Rubinen, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Scandic Rubinen

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Scandic Hotels
  • Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking, Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Gothenburg

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard Capsule (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Single room (single bed)

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Economy Quadruple room

Standard room

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Club room

Standard Club room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with view

1 Bedroom Standard Family room

3 Bedrooms Standard Family room

4 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

3 Bedrooms Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Triple Family room

3 Bedrooms Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Double room (bunk bed)

Standard Double Family room (bunk bed)

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room with courtyard view (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

4 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room with city view (twin beds)

3 Bedrooms Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

3 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room

4 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Standard Single Family room (sofa)

Standard Triple Family room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior Single room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior room (sofa)

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Duplex Suite

Suite with view

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Bungalow (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Bungalow (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Twin Bungalow (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Bungalow

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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