Scandic Opalen — Gothenburg, Sweden

Scandic Opalen is a practical 4-star chain hotel near Gothenburg’s arenas in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Address: Engelbrektsgatan 73, Gothenburg. Property ID: 1445199.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights $358 $455 on Booking.com $97 less (21%) Nov 3 Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $276 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-in Axel private rates (USD)
2026-11-04 $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-05 $101 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06 $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $278 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07 $131 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08 $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $182 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09 $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10 $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $294 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11 $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $818 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12 $660 for 1 night · 2 nights $773 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13 $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14 $214 for 1 night · 2 nights $297 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15 $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $174 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16 $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17 $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18 $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19 $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20 $143 for 1 night · 2 nights $381 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21 $238 for 1 night · 2 nights $328 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22 $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23 $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24 $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25 $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26 $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27 $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $374 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28 $238 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · 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 $207 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-in Axel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01 $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02 $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03 $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 7.8/10

A dependable events base, but room quality varies and wellness facilities are under renovation. a practical 4-star chain hotel near Gothenburg’s arenas, scored for what it is.

Scandic Opalen is a practical 4-star chain hotel whose strongest selling point is its position near Scandinavium, Ullevi and Svenska Mässan. It’s a good pick for a concert, conference or family sightseeing break rather than a hotel-centered getaway. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, helpful staff and convenient location, and cleanliness is generally well rated.

The trade-off is uneven room quality: recent guests describe some rooms as cramped or worn, with occasional complaints about temperature control and corridor noise. The sauna/relaxation area and regular gym are closed for renovation; a temporary gym is available, but published reopening dates differ, so confirm before booking. Parking costs extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. We’d skip it if spacious rooms, polished four-star surroundings or wellness facilities are central to your trip.

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

About Scandic Opalen

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

2 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

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 room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Family room

Superior Family room with view

Superior Single Family room

Superior Triple Family room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Single room with city view (single bed)

Superior Single Family room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with bay view (full double bed)

Superior Double Family room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Twin room with bay view (twin beds)

Superior Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Superior Twin room with panoramic view (twin beds)

Superior Twin Family room (twin beds)

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Triple Family room

Superior Quadruple Family room

Superior room (sofa)

Superior room with view (sofa)

Superior Family room (sofa)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with bay view (full double bed)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with bay view (full double bed)

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with ocean view

Suite

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Studio

Villa

Cottage

Bungalow

Chalet

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