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Scandic Klarälven

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the indoor pool or savor local flavors at Köksbaren restaurant after exploring nearby cultural attractions in Karlstad

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Scandic Klarälven is a convenient base near Varmlands Museum and Karlstad Congress Culture Centre. The hotel offers a hearty breakfast buffet, practical dry cleaning services, and a sauna for guests to recharge. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Four)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Karlstad, Scandic Klarälven is near a train station and on the boardwalk/promenade. Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Varmlands Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bergvig Shopping Mall. Check out an event or a game at Löfbergs Arena, and consider making time for Karlstad Congress Culture Centre, a top attraction not to be missed. With kayaking, water skiing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Karlstad travel guide
Map
Sandbäcksgatan 6, Karlstad, 653 40

What's nearby

  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Varmlands Museum
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Löfbergs Arena
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station
    4 min drive
  • Karlstad (KSD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bishop's Arms
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Brasseriet
    17 min walk
  • Pitcher's
    18 min walk
  • Spicy Hot
    19 min walk

About this property

Scandic Klarälven

Hotel near Sandgrund Lars Lerin
Located close to Varmlands Museum and Karlstad Congress Culture Centre, Scandic Klarälven provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Köksbaren, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Housekeeping, desks, and phones

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Köksbaren

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,744 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (37 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: SEK 150
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 250

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 179 per person
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: SEK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 250 (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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Klarälven
Klarälven Scandic
Scandic Klarälven
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad
Scandic Klaralven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Klarälven have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Scandic Klarälven 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandic Klarälven?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of SEK 150 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Scandic Klarälven?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for SEK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Klarälven located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Karlstad Cathedral, Sandgrund Lars Lerin, and Varmlands Museum. Karlstad Congress Culture Centre and Wermland Opera are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karlstad Central Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scandic Klarälven Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money and excellent dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ingegerd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and clean and soap/conditioner was vero good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to room, but hotel was nice. Good buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bigger than other hotels we stayed at in Scandinavia. Clean with nice shower. Breakfast was very good and staff were friendly. There was plenty of parking which was not the case at other hotels. Short walk to town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Renate V H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to get there from the highway and lovely quick walk to the city. The restaurant was unfortunately closed, the pool was rather small but it was very clean with welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok för en natt

Absolutely ok room, comfortable bed. Boring view of a hotel wing. Dirty worn bathroom, really nice breakfast, lovely view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice area and safe and clean. It is relatively old hotel. We got a room very far from the front desk which is inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness
Small room for four people. Even though cleanliness was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Poor Food, Lovely room

The Room was fine, all the activities for kids was great. But the evening menu was very poor. The beef filled have the size of the bun, the ketchup was selfinvented and tasted mostly like pure tomato pure, not kid friendly.. Just a poor experience dinning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Delicious breakfast!

What a lovely hotel! Can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Narayanan

Hotel cleaning need to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lina

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivon

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

Birgitta

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

8/10 Good

Lis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room for children messy and overcrowded
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast had lots of good choices. The reception staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was well cleaned. In spite of that it was a superior room, there was only one chair in this 2-bed room. In the lobby there was only very low chairs/sofas so that an older/retired person had to stand and could not sit anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Øystein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helt ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stop when driving between Stockholm and Oslo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdallah

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

Torgny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
r
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lars-Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Asmund

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very dirty room .. Bad smell . Like urin from a cat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025