Gothenburg City Center
Gothenburg
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Popular places to visit
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Take in the scent of four thousand roses and see cacti, palms and other tropical species growing in this magnificent garden in the heart of Gothenburg.
Kungsgatan
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kungsgatan during your trip to Gothenburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Fish Market
Buy freshly caught herring or smoked salmon for a picnic or have the seafood cooked for you and brought to your table in this lively church-like trading hall.
Gustav Adolf Square
Some of Gothenburg’s most important buildings and a statue of a 19th-century king adorn this formal-looking town square.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game
Top hotels in Gothenburg City Center
Clarion Hotel Draken
Comfy room with good views across Gothenburg, powerful shower. Centrally located for easy access to sights, restaurants and bars. Rooftop bar was also quite vibey for a Saturday night. We did book a spa session as well which was actually pretty busy and so, not super relaxing (and you paid extra ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Room was great, there was a big party down in the lobby, but even just one floor up our room was silent, portions a tiny bit small in the rooftop restaurant, but that's reaching to find criticism, overall a really good stay
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Scandic Crown
Clean, comfortable room. The walls were very thin, so could hear conversations from the adjacent rooms. The doors slammed very loud, and would shake the room. The beds were comfortable, so still managed to sleep well. The lobby area was nice and breakfast good. The hotel is very well located just ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clean room and Excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Amazing hotel! Front desk staff , rooms & even the most amazing bar tender- he made us amazing drinks & mocktails. I cannot recommend this hotel enough
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Scandic Europa
Excellent room & location
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Gothenburg City Center
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gustav Adolf Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
Stampen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Heden
Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Liseberg Amusement Park.
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
Vasastaden
Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
Gårda
While you're in Gårda, take in top sights like Gothenburg Tramway Museum and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.
