Hotel Vanilla - Gothenburg

A small, personal & comfortable hotel right in the very heart of Gothenburg. With 32 unique rooms and cafe famous for it's home baked produce you can't go far wrong staying here. This hotel comes with a high recommendation from our colleagues at the Columbus Hotel in Stockholm. Hotel Vanilla is close to the cathedral in Gothenburg, the main shopping area and the extremely useful tourist office. It's also just a short walk from central station.

Park Avenue Hotel - Gothenburg

Park Avenue Hotel was the first hotel in Sweden to offer bathrooms in every guest room. That was back in the 1950's and times have moved on! It is now a modern 4 star hotel perfectly located on Gothenburg's main parade street which is lined with shops, museums, cafes and restaurants. Close by you will find the art museum, the concert house, a Michelin star restaurant and the world famous Liseberg amusement park.

Plaza Hotel - Gothenburg

Gothenburg’s leading 5 star hotel, just a 200m from Gothenburg Harbour, walking distance to all of Gothenburg’s major attractions and a member of Design Hotels. Housed in a historic palatial building dating from 1889 the Plaza combines classic elegance with modern art and tasteful design. The closest tram stop is just a few meters away giving access to the whole of Gothenburg. Public transport across Gothenburg is included in the excellent value for money Gothenburg Pass.

Syd Koster - The Koster Islands

Stay on the car free Koster islands at the Sydkoster Hotel Ekenäs and dive deep into this marine kaleidoscope. Park your car in, or catch the train to Strömstad and take the passenger ferry to Sweden's most westerly populated islands, terminating just 100m from this coastal hotel. Attractions include a unique seaside location, beaches, rocky islands and of course the magic “Koster light”, which has inspired many artists on the island. Renting a bike and a guided tour are strongly recommended so you can appreciate all that is surrounding you. In 2009 the Koster Archipelago National Park was inaugurated and the Koster islands is now preserved as a spectacular marine nature reserve.

Lysekil Havshotell - West Sweden

Also known as Strandflickorna (The Beach Girls). This charming hotel from the turn of the century is located on the sea front in Lysekil. King Oscar II was once a regular visitor and had his own suite! 15 individually decorated rooms are in the main building and 2 outstanding suites are located on the rocks by the sea. The hotel is located at the mouth of one of Sweden's deepest fjörds, Gullmarsfjörden, with a depth of around 120meters and is just 110km (65miles) from Gothenburg. We recommend you ask for an upgrade to either the Havsatelijen or the Badpaviljong, located on the rocks by the sea. Access to these suites is by a steep rocky staircase, just 50m from the main building.

The Weather Islands - West Sweden

Sweden's most westerly islands are rugged, raw and incredibly beautiful. Unprotected from natures elements this collection of islands lie some 10 nautical miles from the mainland. During the 18th and 19th centuries the need for greater safety at sea meant these inhospitable islands became home to an extended lighthouse and pilot service. In 1965 the lighthouse was fully automated and the pilots returned to the main land. Today there is an excellent restaurant complemented by a comfortable guest house. There are no TVs in the bedrooms (just look out of the window!) and the showers & toilets are in the corridor. All rooms have a sea view. The only way to reach the islands is by a special boat service. Purchased in Northern Ireland the boats were brought back to Sweden across the North Sea. A sure sign that no matter what the weather you will always be able to reach the barren, rugged, dramatic Weather Islands. You will depart for the Weather Islands at 1pm. The journey takes approx. 20mins. You will be welcomed with a sandwich and warm drink and you will have time to to explore this stunning location. A walk to the old pilots station is recommended. An excellent 3 course evening meal (based around sea food) is served in the renowned restaurant. If you would prefer to spend just a few hours on the Weather Islands then we recommend Storahotellet in Fjällbacka.

Marstrands Havshotell - West Sweden

The Islands of Koön and Marstrand are located just 45mins from Gothenburg. Koön is connected to the mainland by a bridge, however Marstrand is a car free island connected by a regular cable ferry across Marstrand Harbour. You will stay at the new Marstrands Havshotell (Sea Hotel) on Koön in the harbour area. The suites offer sea views. Marstrand has been fought over for centuries by the Swedes, Norwegians and the Danish. The peace treaty signed in 1658 finally made Marstrand Swedish. It is home to beautiful houses, an impressive fortress and cozy cafes Local activities include boat & fishing trips, sailing, quay side bars & restaurants and great walks. Marstrand is a place for pleasure, a place to love for its culture, history, beauty and legends.

Villa Sjötorp - West Sweden

Villa Sjötorp has just just ten charming traditional and individually decorated rooms with excellent personal service. During the long summer days, meals are served in the garden or on the terrace offering breathtaking views across an outstanding west coast archipelago. A path leads down to a small beach and at the centre of the garden is a large tree from which hangs a swing that even the most grown up among you will not be able resist sitting on and soaking up the atmosphere. Villa Sjötorp is located in the heart of West Sweden's stunning coastline. A myriad of islands and fjords are on the door step for you to explore with small picturesque fishing villages and beaches. Gothenburg is less than 60mins away. All the rooms are located in the main building.

Smögen Havsbad - West Sweden

Welcome to Smögen, along with Marstrand, one of the most popular summer destinations in West Sweden and is a hive of activity during the summer months. Smögen Havsbad (Sea Bath) opened in 1900 and has been carefully renovated over the years and now features a spectacular extension carved into the rocks, with a relaxing SPA and swimming pool. Unsurprisingly many activities are water based, with plenty of boat trips. During the summer there are regular services to the island of Hållö and to Kungshamn, the main town. On Smögen you will find excellent restaurants (we recommend Smögen Sea Lodge) and shops along the quay side. Seal watching, kayaking and sailing are all on offer in the local area.

Salt & Sill - West Sweden

Sweden's first floating hotel (opened 2008) is located on the island of Klädesholem (Herring Island), offering peaceful and picturesque views across the famous Bohuslän Archipelago, just 45mins from Gothenburg. There are 23 rooms (including one suite) in six two-storey buildings on floating pontoons. The hotel has been built to complement the highly successful Salt & Sill restaurant, accredited by Taste of West Sweden. The hotel will blend into the sea environment by creating a reef and haven for marine life to flourish underneath and around the pontoons supporting the hotel.

Storahotellet, Fjällbacka - West Sweden

4 star hotel located by the harbour in Fjällbacka on Swedens beautiful West Coast. Ideal for those looking to spend just a few hours on the Weather Islands. Storahotellet was re-built in 1997 and is a tribute to local globetrotter and seafarer Captain Klassen. Each of the 23 rooms tells a story from his favourite distant ports to explorers and friends he met on his journeys across the globe. Fjällbacka is an idyllic retreat at the bottom of imposing granite cliffs. Archipelago tours, fishing and the weather attract visitors from across Sweden and beyond. Fjällbacka was home to the summer retreat of Ingrid Bergman and you will find a statute of the famous actress on the quay side. It is also home to Camilla Läckberg, one of the growing collection of Swedish crime writers.