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Scandic Klarälven

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An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and stone walls. - Scandic Klarälven (Karlstad)
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Located close to Varmlands Museum and Sandgrund Lars Lerin, 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. In addition to a health club and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two purple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall mural.

Twin Room

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

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A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a shelf with a teddy bear.

Family Room (Four)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a mural on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a mural, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Superior)

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

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a mural on the wall, and a window with a view.

Family Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
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Sandbäcksgatan 6, Karlstad, 653 40

What's nearby

  • Wermland Opera
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Varmlands Museum
    4 min drive - 1.7 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
  • Spicy Hot
    19 min walk
  • Brasseriet
    17 min walk
  • Waynes Coffee
    17 min walk

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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 to 305 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 on-site 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 to 305 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)

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

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nibras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , hotel was very busy, nearly fully booked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean lovely view over lake. Helpful staff Good breakfast plenty of choice Location was about 20 min walk from centre but had a nice location by lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A stay of necessity, a pretty tired and unimpressive building, but rooms were relatively clean, washrooms fresh. Rooms felt small and cramped. The hotel was clean, and suitable for a stay on the road, but more could be done. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Niklas

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed only one night on our way to Oslo. We arrived late and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was small with bunk beds for our teens and a queen. It was tight but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in 4 pm? And charging 20 € if you need to get in an hour early to dress for a wedding or party? It just seems cheap and disrespectful. Not a great start to a less than perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Narayanan

Hotel cleaning need to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lina

T
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

Hotels are getting greedy and Scandic is no exception. Pushing in-checking to 4 PM and charging significantly, per room, to get into a room an hour early! That should be illegal! And closing breakfast at 10 AM on a Sunday morning? Shame on you! What happened to hospitality?
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Øystein

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