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Scandic Klarälven

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Lobby
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

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Four) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Four)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Horse Race Track or Löfbergs Arena. With kayaking, water skiing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Sandbäcksgatan 6, Karlstad, 653 40

What's nearby

  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Löfbergs Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Funky Taco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yomo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hamburgerbruket - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪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 tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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 at Scandic Klarälven?

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.

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Scandic Klarälven Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Erik

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

Terrible breakfast

Nice Hotel. But as for all Scandic hotels in Sweden the breakfast is terrible. especially the bacon which doesn’t look or taste as bacon, the pancakes which should not be allowed to be called pancakes and the sausages are made from chicken which make me feel sick. Most other Swedish hotels serve a great breakfasts, but not Scandic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Folgert

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingvar

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

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Bra hotel med trevlig personal och god frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Håkan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Marita

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Britt-Marie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bengt

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

10/10 Excellent

Kåre Bernt

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Björn

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

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helena

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

Bra läge om du passerar Karlstad.

Bra läge vid Klarälven, nära E18. Mycket fin frukostbuffe. Väldigt låg toalett.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lotta

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deniz

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Silje

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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