Axel’s take
Historic character and unusually warm service make Royal a standout central 3-star.
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Axel’s rating: 9.2/10 · a family-run, historic 3-star in central Gothenburg
Hotel Royal is a family-run, historic 3-star that delivers exceptionally well on the basics: clean rooms, welcoming staff and a central location a short walk from the station. We'd pick it for a Gothenburg city break over a more anonymous chain hotel. Tripadvisor and Travelocity guests repeatedly praise the personal service, comfortable beds and included breakfast; complimentary coffee and homemade cake add genuine value. The preserved staircase and painted-glass ceiling give it character without requiring luxury-hotel expectations.
The compromises are mostly about space and facilities. Smaller room categories can be snug, parking is paid in a public garage opposite, and spa or gym visits mean paying for access nearby. It's a strong pick for sightseeing and train arrivals; we'd skip it if you want sprawling rooms or extensive on-site leisure facilities.
- Rooms
- Individually decorated, with air-conditioning; choose your category carefully if space matters.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across guest reviews, supported by strong cleanliness ratings.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are a defining strength; reception is staffed around the clock.
- Amenities
- Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee and cake; no pool.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and nearby spa or gym access cost extra; the hotel says it does not accept cash.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Drottninggatan 67, Gothenburg
Central and walkable, roughly five minutes from the main railway station.
Amenities and check-in
Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee and cake; no pool.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Electric car charging
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Garage
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Hotel Royal, Gothenburg: from $82 a night
From $82 a night at Hotel Royal, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults: $82 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $442 total on Axel; Expedia listed $477 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Royal is a family-run, historic 3-star in central Gothenburg in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Address: Drottninggatan 67, Gothenburg. Property ID: 1233395.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gothenburg/hotel-royal-1233395
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.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $442 | $477 on Expedia | $35 less (7%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $306 USD
2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $216 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $88 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $110 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $397 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $88 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $183 for 1 night · 2 nights $417 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $234 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $112 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $112 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $294 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $160 for 1 night · 2 nights $359 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $199 for 1 night · 2 nights $442 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $243 for 1 night · 2 nights $328 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 9.2/10
Historic character and unusually warm service make Royal a standout central 3-star. a family-run, historic 3-star in central Gothenburg, scored for what it is.
Hotel Royal is a family-run, historic 3-star that delivers exceptionally well on the basics: clean rooms, welcoming staff and a central location a short walk from the station. We'd pick it for a Gothenburg city break over a more anonymous chain hotel. Tripadvisor and Travelocity guests repeatedly praise the personal service, comfortable beds and included breakfast; complimentary coffee and homemade cake add genuine value. The preserved staircase and painted-glass ceiling give it character without requiring luxury-hotel expectations.
The compromises are mostly about space and facilities. Smaller room categories can be snug, parking is paid in a public garage opposite, and spa or gym visits mean paying for access nearby. It's a strong pick for sightseeing and train arrivals; we'd skip it if you want sprawling rooms or extensive on-site leisure facilities.
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Best for: couples who like historic hotels; city breaks arriving by train; travelers who value personal service
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Watch out for: compact smaller room categories; paid public parking opposite; spa and gym access costs extra nearby
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Location: Central and walkable, roughly five minutes from the main railway station.
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Rooms: Individually decorated, with air-conditioning; choose your category carefully if space matters.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest reviews, supported by strong cleanliness ratings.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a defining strength; reception is staffed around the clock.
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Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee and cake; no pool.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and nearby spa or gym access cost extra; the hotel says it does not accept cash.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Royal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Royal
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Drottninggatan 67, Gothenburg
- Amenities: Breakfast, Bar, Electric car charging, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Gothenburg
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
- Economy room — room photo 2
Economy room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room with city view — room photo 1
- Economy room with city view — room photo 2
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Economy Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
Economy Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Economy Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
- Economy Triple room — room photo 2
- Economy Triple room — room photo 3
Economy Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
1 Bedroom Economy Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with city view — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Single room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with city view — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Single room with city view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with city view (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view — room photo 1
Business room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
- Superior room — room photo 2
- Superior room — room photo 3
Superior room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room with city view — room photo 1
- Superior room with city view — room photo 2
- Superior room with city view — room photo 3
Superior Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room — room photo 1
- Superior Single room — room photo 2
- Superior Single room — room photo 3
Superior Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
- Superior Triple room — room photo 2
- Superior Triple room — room photo 3
Superior Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Family room — room photo 1
- Superior Family room — room photo 2
- Superior Family room — room photo 3
Superior Single Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single Family room — room photo 1
- Superior Single Family room — room photo 2
- Superior Single Family room — room photo 3
Superior Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple Family room — room photo 1
- Superior Triple Family room — room photo 2
- Superior Triple Family room — room photo 3
Superior Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
- Superior Triple room — room photo 2
- Superior Triple room — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room with city view — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple room with city view — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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