How Axel worksAxel $75 a night vs $87 on Expedia at Scandic Backadal, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $12 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 13.
4-star hotel · Scandic Hotels · Bäckebolsvägen, Gothenburg
Shopping on site · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Non-smoking rooms · Family room
Hotels in GothenburgA practical 4-star chain hotel outside central Gothenburg
7.3/10
A sensible base for drivers, with good breakfast but fairly basic rooms.
Scandic Backadal is a practical 4-star chain hotel roughly six kilometres north of central Gothenburg, better suited to a stopover than a walk-everywhere city break. We'd pick it for straightforward comfort and useful facilities rather than four-star polish. Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise breakfast and friendly staff; the indoor pool, sauna and gym add appeal for families. A September 2026 guest reports using the pool after its earlier renovation closure.
The trade-off is the accommodation: rooms are often described as small and simple, especially with extra family beds, and some guests find the interiors tired. Cleanliness feedback is broadly positive, though not flawless. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn't included in every booking. We'd skip it if central restaurants, sightseeing on foot or spacious rooms matter more than easy road access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$94 a night with Axel against $102 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (8%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$8/night less than Booking.com (8%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$99 a night with Axel against $114 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$75 a night with Axel against $87 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $12 a night less (14%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$12/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$124 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$107 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $75 a night vs $87 on Expedia at Scandic Backadal, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $12 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 13.
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A sensible base for drivers, with good breakfast but fairly basic rooms. A practical 4-star chain hotel outside central Gothenburg, scored for what it is.
Scandic Backadal is a practical 4-star chain hotel roughly six kilometres north of central Gothenburg, better suited to a stopover than a walk-everywhere city break. We'd pick it for straightforward comfort and useful facilities rather than four-star polish. Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise breakfast and friendly staff; the indoor pool, sauna and gym add appeal for families. A September 2026 guest reports using the pool after its earlier renovation closure.
The trade-off is the accommodation: rooms are often described as small and simple, especially with extra family beds, and some guests find the interiors tired. Cleanliness feedback is broadly positive, though not flawless. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn't included in every booking. We'd skip it if central restaurants, sightseeing on foot or spacious rooms matter more than easy road access.
Best for: families travelling by car; road-trip stopovers; business travellers with a car
Watch out for: outside the walkable city centre; compact, basic rooms; paid parking and breakfast-dependent bookings
Location: About six kilometres from the centre; car or express bus needed for city sightseeing.
Rooms: Functional rather than upscale; several guests find rooms small or somewhat tired.
Cleanliness: Generally satisfactory across ratings and recent reviews, with occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly staff earn regular praise, although problem handling can be uneven.
Amenities: Indoor pool, sauna, gym and restaurant; a September 2026 review confirms pool use after renovation.
Fees and surprises: Parking is chargeable; check breakfast inclusion and whether your chosen room has windows.
Axel's opinion of Scandic Backadal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Scandic Backadal within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $94 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $102 a night on Booking.com | $8 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $99 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $114 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $75 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $87 a night on Expedia | $12 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $124 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $107 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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