Axel’s take
Excellent for exploring Malmö, less convincing for a quiet night.
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Axel’s rating: 7.1/10 · a historic 4-star city hotel on Malmö’s main square
Scandic Stortorget is a historic 4-star city hotel whose main selling point is its location: restaurants, old-town streets and Central Station are within easy reach. We'd pick it for a short sightseeing break rather than four-star polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and friendly staff, while room condition gets a more mixed reception. Standard doubles are compact, so upgrading buys useful space.
The biggest compromise is sleep. Reviews across sites describe nightclub bass and street noise into the early hours, although some guests report quiet stays. Request a room away from the club, but don't assume that guarantees silence. We'd skip it for an early-start business trip or if you're sensitive to noise. Facade renovation was reported in 2025; its completion isn't confirmed in the current information we found, so check before booking.
- Rooms
- Standard doubles measure 10–14 square metres; recent guests report some wear and uneven soundproofing.
- Cleanliness
- Generally acceptable rather than outstanding: Booking.com scores cleanliness 7.9, with some recent housekeeping complaints elsewhere.
- Service
- Friendly staff earn recurring praise, though handling of noise complaints is less consistent.
- Amenities
- Breakfast buffet, gym, sauna, loan bicycles and free Wi-Fi; the official site lists a lobby bar.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast may cost extra; parking is paid and cannot be reserved through the hotel. Completion of reported facade work remains unverified.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Stortorget 15, Malmo
On Stortorget beside Lilla Torg; Central Station is approximately 600 metres away.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast buffet, gym, sauna, loan bicycles and free Wi-Fi; the official site lists a lobby bar.
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 (off site): SEK 275 per room per night; Extra bed: SEK 200 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Pets: SEK 200 per room per stay
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Scandic Stortorget: from $198 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $198 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Scandic Stortorget on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Scandic Stortorget is a historic 4-star city hotel on Malmö’s main square in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.
Address: Stortorget 15, Malmo. Property ID: 1441665. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malmo-skane/scandic-stortorget-1441665
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malmo-skane/scandic-stortorget-1441665/2026-11-21/2-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 | $615 | $686 on Expedia | $71 less (10%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $198 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $291 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $423 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $662 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $871 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $991 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,209 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,484 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,572 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,676 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,822 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,034 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,151 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,415 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#6 of 6 hotels in Gamla staden by Axel's take. Gamla staden is #2 of 5 places to stay in Malmö, Skåne. The best hotels in Gamla staden, ranked · Where to stay in Malmö, Skåne
Axel's take: 7.1/10
Excellent for exploring Malmö, less convincing for a quiet night. a historic 4-star city hotel on Malmö’s main square, scored for what it is.
Scandic Stortorget is a historic 4-star city hotel whose main selling point is its location: restaurants, old-town streets and Central Station are within easy reach. We'd pick it for a short sightseeing break rather than four-star polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and friendly staff, while room condition gets a more mixed reception. Standard doubles are compact, so upgrading buys useful space.
The biggest compromise is sleep. Reviews across sites describe nightclub bass and street noise into the early hours, although some guests report quiet stays. Request a room away from the club, but don't assume that guarantees silence. We'd skip it for an early-start business trip or if you're sensitive to noise. Facade renovation was reported in 2025; its completion isn't confirmed in the current information we found, so check before booking.
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Best for: short sightseeing breaks; restaurant and nightlife trips; travelers arriving by train
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Watch out for: nightclub bass and late street noise; compact standard rooms; confirm facade work has finished
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Location: On Stortorget beside Lilla Torg; Central Station is approximately 600 metres away.
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Rooms: Standard doubles measure 10–14 square metres; recent guests report some wear and uneven soundproofing.
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Cleanliness: Generally acceptable rather than outstanding: Booking.com scores cleanliness 7.9, with some recent housekeeping complaints elsewhere.
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Service: Friendly staff earn recurring praise, though handling of noise complaints is less consistent.
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Amenities: Breakfast buffet, gym, sauna, loan bicycles and free Wi-Fi; the official site lists a lobby bar.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; parking is paid and cannot be reserved through the hotel. Completion of reported facade work remains unverified.
Axel's opinion of Scandic Stortorget, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Scandic Stortorget
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Scandic Hotels
- Stortorget 15, Malmo
- Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 754 reviews (location 4.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Malmö Airport: 32 min by taxi · Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport: 69 min by taxi · St. Peter's Church: 4 min walk · Disgusting Food Museum: 11 min walk · Folkets Park Malmö: 11 min by taxi · Malmö Castle: 14 min walk
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): SEK 275 per room per night; Extra bed: SEK 200 per guest per night; Children aged 0–12: free; Pets: SEK 200 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Parking, Airport shuttle (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
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Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard room
Standard Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Triple room
Standard Single 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
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior room
Superior Single room
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Superior Triple room
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Superior Single 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 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 (twin beds) — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
Superior Single Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior Triple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Triple room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Executive room
Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Superior Apartment
1 Bedroom Superior Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Studio
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