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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Located in central Karlstad, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad offers a rooftop terrace, free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool, sun loungers, dining at Bishops Arms, and spa massages. Its location makes exploring nearby attractions easy.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Courtyard view

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (bed 140 cm) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room (bed 140 cm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kungsgatan 22, Karlstad, 652 24

What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishop's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guldapan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pitcher's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Yama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yomo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bishops Arms, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Self parking (surcharge), free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 183 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (SEK 205 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bishops Arms
  • Rooftop by Vana

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 300 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: SEK 205 per night
  • Pet fee: SEK 300 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 300 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for SEK 205 per night.

What time is check-in at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa located?

Located in the heart of Karlstad, this luxury hotel is steps from Vänern and Town Hall. Karlstad Cathedral and Sandgrund Lars Lerin are also within 10 minutes. Karlstad Central Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1057 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 539 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1721 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tormod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel ! Nice view to the river. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a great location, with lots of facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal stay

Lovely hotel, modern room, great breakfast. No negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hockey weekend

Good value for money and great location! Friendly staff and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast

Karlstad is a lovely place and the hotel was extremely comfortable. Fabulous breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karlstad is a jewel. Beautiful small city. Walkable and the scenery around the city is spectacular. Breakfast was excellent. Pub and restaurant outstanding. Room smartly designed. Very professional and efficient staff. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in general.

Nice, clean hotel with a great breakfast and good, modern rooms. Parking is expensive but there's an alternative at Museiparken (includes free overnight parking and 11kW charging).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was fast and easy—staff torally prepared. It’s at the heart of an old Swedish town so parking was a couple blocks away at the public library pay lot. Inexpensive, easy and there was plenty of short term parking in front of the hotel for check in. Our stay was short.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was at a nice location, parking was easy to access with a 250 sek fee. We had a dog friendly room and was welcomed with dog treats and bowls which was super nice! We also got to bring our dog along to the outdoor seating for breakfast. One thing I wish could've been better is the condition of the room. The bathroom didn't have windows which was a bit dark, the walls and doors were also a bit worn down. The bathtub definitely needed some repair on the corner. Overall it was still a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice. Parking is a bit of a bother especially in the rain being so far.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really enjoyable stay.

River-view room was spacious enough with sound-proof windows, which helped since the room is above the outdoor bar area. Comfy bed and pillows, excellent breakfast included. Make sure you get confirmation of your parking if booking it. We requested parking months before with our booking, only to be told that none was reserved as we had not been given confirmation. Their fault apparently, but no solution provided other than to go somewhere else a few blocks away. If you want to use the spa area, you need to pay extra and book a time slot days before you arrive. Rooftop pool area is free, though. Food at Bishops Arms Hotel is excellent and a has great ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Fint hotell sentralt i Karlstad. Litt små rom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Håkon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeg likte alt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Berit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Övervägande bra men uran dagsljus.

Mycket bra service i både reception och restaurang. En extra eloge till den trevlige och hjälpsamme killen i baren vid takpoolen. Lute tråkigt att fönstrena var flrtejpade och att det knapp kom in mågot dagsljus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi bodde i den nyeste delen, og wifi’n var dessverre elenfig. 😢
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Karlstads bästa

Fantastiskt läge vid Klarälven med tillhörande uppvärmd pool på taket gör detta hotell till något man gärna återvänder till.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sisäänkirjautumisessa koimme outoa yliolkaisuutta ja -mielisyyttä, mutta muuten hotelli on oikein hyvä ja sen sinainti on täydellinen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prima historisch stadshotel

Historisch stadshotel in het centrum, uitstekend ontbijt, fraai dakterras met uitzicht en een klein verwarmd zwembad. Vriendelijk personeel, behalve in restaurant the Bishops Arms: geen aandacht voor de gasten, lange wachttijden. Badkamer is klein.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjell-Åge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God service, ekstra god mottagelse med hund, egen seng, vann og matskål. En pose hundegodis. Sentralt og rolig strøk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et hotell med særpreg

Hyggelig personale, flott kunst på veggene og et fantastisk basseng på taket med utsikt over byen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Träffat släkt i Karlstad. Ev vikariat till hösten. Rekat lite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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