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A sensible base for drivers, with good breakfast but fairly basic rooms.

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Axel’s rating: 7.3/10 · A practical 4-star chain hotel outside central Gothenburg

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.

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, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

The location

Bäckebolsvägen, Gothenburg

About six kilometres from the centre; car or express bus needed for city sightseeing.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor pool, sauna, gym and restaurant; a September 2026 review confirms pool use after renovation.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Hotel policies: Pets: SEK 200 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: SEK 200
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Scandic Backadal: from $111 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $111 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Scandic Backadal on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Scandic Backadal is a practical 4-star chain hotel outside central Gothenburg in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Address: Bäckebolsvägen, Gothenburg. Property ID: 1445183. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gothenburg/scandic-backadal-1445183

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gothenburg/scandic-backadal-1445183/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$234$286 on Booking.com$52 less (18%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $111 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $181 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $279 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $399 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $525 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $620 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $772 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $918 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $976 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $1,062 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,175 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,281 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,364 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,473 USD

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Axel's take: 7.3/10

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.

About Scandic Backadal

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Scandic Hotels
  • Bäckebolsvägen, Gothenburg
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 2,040 reviews (location 3.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Gamlestaden station: 7 min by taxi · Gothenburg Nils Ericson Terminal: 10 min by taxi · Gothenburg Central Station: 11 min by taxi · Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport: 27 min by taxi · Trädgårdsföreningen (The Garden Society): 9 min by taxi · Museum of World Culture: 13 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Hotel policies: Pets: SEK 200 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: SEK 200
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • 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.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Capsule (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

3 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

3 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

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 Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Superior room

Superior Triple room

Superior Family room

Superior Single Family room

Superior Triple Family room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double Family room (full double bed)

Superior Twin Family room (twin beds)

Superior Family room (sofa)

Superior Single Family room (sofa)

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Family room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Villa (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Double Villa (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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