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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A historic 4-star hotel on Malmö’s main square
Scandic Kramer is a historic 4-star on Stortorget, about five minutes’ walk from Malmö Central. It’s a good city-break choice if you prefer period character to contemporary styling. Guest ratings are broadly positive, with location the standout; Hotels.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while breakfast usually earns good marks. Superior and family rooms offer useful extra space.
The compromise is uneven four-star polish: recent reviews describe tired furnishings, missing kettles and rooms that get hot without air-conditioning. Opening windows can bring street or ventilation noise. September 2026 guests also reported façade renovation and scaffolding, so confirm the work’s status and your room’s outlook before booking. We’d choose it for exploring Malmö on foot, but skip it if reliable summer cooling, silence or freshly updated interiors are priorities.
- Rooms
- Larger categories offer generous space, but wear, missing kettles and summer heat recur in reviews.
- Cleanliness
- Generally good aggregate cleanliness ratings; occasional housekeeping complaints do not dominate.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, despite some uneven check-in experiences.
- Amenities
- Breakfast buffet, food bar, gym, sauna and loan bikes; the bar is closed Sundays.
- Fees and surprises
- Paid parking is nearby rather than in-house; the hotel is cash-free. Confirm façade-work disruption.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · pandox.se. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Stortorget 7, Malmo
Excellent central base on Stortorget, a short walk from the station, restaurants and sights.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast buffet, food bar, gym, sauna and loan bikes; the bar is closed Sundays.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): SEK 225 per car per night; Extra bed: SEK 200 per guest per stay; Pets: SEK 200 per guest per night; Early check-in or late check-out: SEK 250
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Scandic Kramer: from $190 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $190 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Scandic Kramer on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Scandic Kramer is a historic 4-star hotel on Malmö’s main square in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.
Address: Stortorget 7, Malmo. Property ID: 1290928. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malmo-skane/scandic-kramer-1290928
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malmo-skane/scandic-kramer-1290928/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $394 | $442 on Expedia | $48 less (11%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel's take: 7.8/10
Choose it for character and convenience, not modern four-star polish. A historic 4-star hotel on Malmö’s main square, scored for what it is.
Scandic Kramer is a historic 4-star on Stortorget, about five minutes’ walk from Malmö Central. It’s a good city-break choice if you prefer period character to contemporary styling. Guest ratings are broadly positive, with location the standout; Hotels.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while breakfast usually earns good marks. Superior and family rooms offer useful extra space.
The compromise is uneven four-star polish: recent reviews describe tired furnishings, missing kettles and rooms that get hot without air-conditioning. Opening windows can bring street or ventilation noise. September 2026 guests also reported façade renovation and scaffolding, so confirm the work’s status and your room’s outlook before booking. We’d choose it for exploring Malmö on foot, but skip it if reliable summer cooling, silence or freshly updated interiors are priorities.
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Best for: Car-free city breaks; Travelers who enjoy historic buildings; Families booking larger rooms
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Watch out for: Façade work and scaffolding reported in September 2026; Summer heat and noise through open windows; Dated rooms with limited in-room extras
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Location: Excellent central base on Stortorget, a short walk from the station, restaurants and sights.
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Rooms: Larger categories offer generous space, but wear, missing kettles and summer heat recur in reviews.
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Cleanliness: Generally good aggregate cleanliness ratings; occasional housekeeping complaints do not dominate.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength, despite some uneven check-in experiences.
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Amenities: Breakfast buffet, food bar, gym, sauna and loan bikes; the bar is closed Sundays.
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Fees and surprises: Paid parking is nearby rather than in-house; the hotel is cash-free. Confirm façade-work disruption.
Axel's opinion of Scandic Kramer, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · pandox.se. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Scandic Kramer
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Scandic Hotels
- Stortorget 7, Malmo
- Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 1,205 reviews (location 4.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Malmo Central Station Norra Vallgatan: 2 min walk · Malmö Airport: 31 min by taxi · Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport: 68 min by taxi · St. Peter's Church: 3 min walk · Folkets Park Malmö: 10 min by taxi · Disgusting Food Museum: 11 min walk
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): SEK 225 per car per night; Extra bed: SEK 200 per guest per stay; Pets: SEK 200 per guest per night; Early check-in or late check-out: SEK 250
- Amenities: No 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 Malmö, Skåne
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
Standard room
Standard Single room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Single Family room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Single Family room
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Standard Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior room
Superior Single room
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Superior Family room
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Superior Triple Family room
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Superior Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Superior Single Family room (single bed)
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Superior Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Twin room with panoramic view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Twin Family room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior Single Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior Triple Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Executive room
Presidential room
Presidential Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Presidential Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Classic room
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
Classic Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Grand room
Junior Suite
Suite
Standard Suite
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Single Suite
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Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Comfort Suite
Superior Suite
Deluxe Suite
Presidential Suite
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Presidential Single Suite
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Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Presidential Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
Standard Studio
Cottage
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