Hotels in Gothenburg

Scandic Crown

Centralstationen, Nordstan & Brunnsparken · Gothenburg

Scandic Crown 1

Axel’s take

A convenient city base with a strong breakfast, but rooms lack consistent polish.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A practical 4-star city hotel near Gothenburg Central Station

Scandic Crown is a practical 4-star city hotel a few minutes’ walk from Gothenburg Central Station. It’s a good pick for travelers who prioritize easy transport and useful facilities over boutique character. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the location, breakfast selection and helpful staff. The gym, sauna and top-floor hot tub give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.

The rooms are the compromise: standard rooms vary in size, and recent feedback ranges from comfortable and clean to dated, with occasional housekeeping lapses. Breakfast can get crowded, and it isn’t included with every booking; parking also costs extra. Reserve sauna and hot-tub time after check-in. We’d choose it for a straightforward city break, but skip it if spacious rooms and consistently polished interiors are priorities.

Rooms
Standard rooms span 15–22 square meters; comfort and condition vary by room.
Cleanliness
Generally positive overall, though several recent guests report housekeeping lapses.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, with some uneven problem handling.
Amenities
Restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and top-floor hot tub; sauna and hot tub require booking after check-in.
Fees and surprises
Parking is paid; check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it comes with the room.

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

Polhemsplatsen 3, Gothenburg

A short walk from Central Station, with shops, parks and public transport nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and top-floor hot tub; sauna and hot tub require booking after check-in.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
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Scandic Crown — Gothenburg, Sweden

Scandic Crown is a practical 4-star city hotel near Gothenburg Central Station in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Address: Polhemsplatsen 3, Gothenburg. Property ID: 1445227.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gothenburg/scandic-crown-1445227

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.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$307$387 on Booking.com$80 less (21%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $272 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)
2026-11-04$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-05$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $218 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$109 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$103 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $287 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$181 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$103 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$177 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $221 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $221 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$177 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$91 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced

#5 of 6 hotels in Centralstationen, Nordstan & Brunnsparken by Axel's take. Centralstationen, Nordstan & Brunnsparken is #1 of 5 places to stay in Gothenburg. The best hotels in Centralstationen, Nordstan & Brunnsparken, ranked · Where to stay in Gothenburg

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A convenient city base with a strong breakfast, but rooms lack consistent polish. A practical 4-star city hotel near Gothenburg Central Station, scored for what it is.

Scandic Crown is a practical 4-star city hotel a few minutes’ walk from Gothenburg Central Station. It’s a good pick for travelers who prioritize easy transport and useful facilities over boutique character. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the location, breakfast selection and helpful staff. The gym, sauna and top-floor hot tub give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.

The rooms are the compromise: standard rooms vary in size, and recent feedback ranges from comfortable and clean to dated, with occasional housekeeping lapses. Breakfast can get crowded, and it isn’t included with every booking; parking also costs extra. Reserve sauna and hot-tub time after check-in. We’d choose it for a straightforward city break, but skip it if spacious rooms and consistently polished interiors are priorities.

  • Best for: Rail travelers and short city breaks; Families wanting a central base; Business travelers

  • Watch out for: Variable room size and condition; Busy breakfast periods; Breakfast and parking may cost extra

  • Location: A short walk from Central Station, with shops, parks and public transport nearby.

  • Rooms: Standard rooms span 15–22 square meters; comfort and condition vary by room.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive overall, though several recent guests report housekeeping lapses.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, with some uneven problem handling.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and top-floor hot tub; sauna and hot tub require booking after check-in.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is paid; check breakfast inclusion rather than assuming it comes with the room.

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

About Scandic Crown

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Scandic Hotels
  • Polhemsplatsen 3, Gothenburg
  • Amenities: No pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking (free), 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) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard room with sea view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with balcony and with sea view

Standard Club room

Standard Club room with sea view

Standard Single room

Standard Single Club room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple Club room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room with water view

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with sea view

Standard Family room with water view

4 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

4 Bedrooms 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 room with balcony (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 Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with sea view

Superior room with water view

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with sea view

Superior Single room with water view

Superior Triple room

Superior Family room

Superior Double room (bunk bed)

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with sea view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe room with balcony and with sea view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with sea view

Deluxe Triple room with water view

Deluxe Triple room with view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Single Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Junior Suite (sofa)

Single Junior Suite (sofa)

Standard Junior Suite

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Twin Suite (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Family Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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