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Scandic Karlstad City

3.5 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Sandgrund Lars Lerin

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Lunch and dinner served
Property amenity
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Lobby
Scandic Karlstad City, nestled near Karlstad Cathedral and Varmlands Museum, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet, on-site shopping mall, and sauna. Unwind at the bar or explore nearby attractions with free bicycle rentals; guests can also enjoy in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Four Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Cabin, No Window)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

King Superior

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room Without Window

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Superior

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, 652 24

What's nearby

  • Karlstad Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Löfbergs Arena - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitcher's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ll'Amice Karlstad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karlstad City

Hotel near Sandgrund Lars Lerin
Located close to Karlstad Cathedral and Varmlands Museum, Scandic Karlstad City provides a terrace, a shopping mall on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant & bar, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 145 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (SEK 225 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; SEK 179 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant & bar

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 179 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: SEK 225 per night
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Karlstad City Scandic
Scandic Hotel Karlstad City
Scandic Karlstad City
Scandic Karlstad City Hotel
Scandic Karlstad City Hotel
Scandic Karlstad City Karlstad
Scandic Karlstad City Hotel Karlstad

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Karlstad City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 200 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Scandic Karlstad City?

Self parking is available for SEK 225 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Scandic Karlstad City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Scandic Karlstad City?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Scandic Karlstad City located?

Located in the heart of Karlstad, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Karlstad Cathedral and Sandgrund Lars Lerin. Varmlands Museum and Wermland Opera are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karlstad Central Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Scandic Karlstad City Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 430 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rice

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it was quiet and the staff helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scandic gives you rooms with no windows. In many years of business travelling never seen it before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A sleepless summer nightmare

I stayed at this hotel during the peak of summer, and unfortunately, it was one of the most uncomfortable experiences I’ve had while traveling. **First and foremost, the air conditioning was broken**—a critical issue when temperatures were high. The room felt like a sauna, and despite people posing multiple complaints to the front desk, no effective solution was offered. To make matters worse, the hotel is located right next to a **cruising street where cars blast loud music late into the night**. The noise was relentless, and even with the windows shut (which only made the heat worse), the bass from the music kept vibrating through the walls. The hotel itself wasn’t much quieter. **Thin walls and poor soundproofing** meant I could hear everything from neighboring rooms and the hallway—doors slamming, people talking, and even footsteps above. It felt more like a party hostel than a place to rest. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful or comfortable stay, especially in the summer. Between the broken AC, the street noise, and the general lack of quiet, it was nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personalet var svært greie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stort fint rum toppen frukost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Syver

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Ingar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

6/10 Okay

Stig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga-Lill

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

Flott hotell

Bra frokost!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans-Petter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Dårlig klimaanlegg på rommet

Ble møtt av et innbydende lobby- og resepsjonsområde med hyggelig betjening. Vel oppe på rommet, et superiorrom, ble vi møtt av et støyende klimaanlegg som bare blåste varmluft. Det bidro uansett innstilling ikke til å redusere temperaturen, selv om støynivået ble bedre på de to laveste trinnene. Rommet lå i 6. etasje og hadde ganske stor takterasse. Denne hadde imidlertid ei perforert gummimatte og en konstruksjon for øvrig som gjorde at regnvann ble liggende på gulvet og som medførte at man ble kliss våt dersom man gikk ut i sokkelesten. Videre forventet vi faktisk et lite kjøleskap på rommet, som tross alt skulle være superior, men det er åpenbart at dette kun angir størrelsen på selve senga, og muligens noen ekstra kvadratmeter rom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rent och bra.

Rent, bra, tyst, prisvärt och centralt. Väldigt varmt på rummet trots högsta fläkt/AC. Men det var otroligt varmt ute och nästan fullbelagt på hotellet. Återkommer gärna.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Else

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sentralt hotell i Karlstad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Håkan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Det var dårlig med aircondition på rommet sånr er ble veldig varmtnok natten. God frokost og hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

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

Bra och nära till allt

Bra hotell i mycket centralt läge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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