Scandic Karlstad City

3.5 star property
Experience city charm from the moment you step out onto the hotel's terrace or into its vibrant shopping mall. Treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation time at the sauna.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room (Standard)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Sleeps 4

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

Single Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Without Windows)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 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

Located in Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City is in the city center and near a train station. Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Varmlands Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bryngfjordens Golf Club and Karlstad Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Löfbergs Arena. Visit our Karlstad travel guide
Map
Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, 652 24

What's nearby

  • Karlstad Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Hall
    6 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gino's
    3 min walk
  • Brasseriet
    5 min walk
  • Waynes Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Pitcher's
    4 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel, 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (SEK 225 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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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Reviews

Scandic Karlstad City Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time and enjoyed the very delicious breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

V
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gustav

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rice

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANAMIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a really good experience. They even packed us some food when we had to checkout early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

aleksander

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
expensive when compared to other competetive hotels near by same price
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kerstin

Disliked: Cleanliness
No toiletpaper
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Veldig bra

Fornøyd
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Amenities
Street work challenged getting there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Odd check in process.

At check in you need to enter all your personal data on the phone again to book a breakfast time. And you do not get a time that works for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

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
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6/10 Okay

Alfred

Torr och smaklös frukost
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ja
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Sen incheckning Lång kö kl 16 när ”alla” fick sina rum
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mysigt hotell med trevlig personal. Rent o fint på rummet o sängarna var så härliga. Rummet låg mot innergården så det va så tyst även om musikhjälpen va igång på torget. Till frukost fanns det massor att välja på så ingen behöver gå hungrig därifrån. Finns bra urval av både varmt o kallt det enda jag saknade va nog sill men mätt o nöjd blev både jag o maken
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fin service av personalen, särskilt en kvinna i frukostserveringen, men överlag mycket trevlig personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kåre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lyspære i stålampe defekt, spot på bad defekt og tomt for conditnoner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025