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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property

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Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a long pool area, comfortable seating, and a welcoming reception desk.
Enjoy a restful night's sleep in this spacious room with a large bed, featuring a balcony with a view of a serene park and a body of water.
Stunning waterfront hotel with arched windows and a central entrance.
Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, chairs, and bar area.
Relax in style with comfortable lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and twinkling string lights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kungsgatan 22, Karlstad, 652 24
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Löfbergs Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Karlstad (KSD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Courtyard view

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room (bed 140 cm) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room (bed 140 cm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

4.5-star Karlstad hotel with rooftop terrace
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers 183 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Bishops Arms - Onsite restaurant.
Rooftop by Vana - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (SEK 205 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bishops Arms
  • Rooftop by Vana

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 9 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: SEK 205 per night
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 941 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1542 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

Hockey weekend

Good value for money and great location! Friendly staff and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was fast and easy—staff torally prepared. It’s at the heart of an old Swedish town so parking was a couple blocks away at the public library pay lot. Inexpensive, easy and there was plenty of short term parking in front of the hotel for check in. Our stay was short.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

johan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Y
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksa

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great breakfast

Karlstad is a lovely place and the hotel was extremely comfortable. Fabulous breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Feng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lord Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice. Parking is a bit of a bother especially in the rain being so far.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolynne

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

Really enjoyable stay.

River-view room was spacious enough with sound-proof windows, which helped since the room is above the outdoor bar area. Comfy bed and pillows, excellent breakfast included. Make sure you get confirmation of your parking if booking it. We requested parking months before with our booking, only to be told that none was reserved as we had not been given confirmation. Their fault apparently, but no solution provided other than to go somewhere else a few blocks away. If you want to use the spa area, you need to pay extra and book a time slot days before you arrive. Rooftop pool area is free, though. Food at Bishops Arms Hotel is excellent and a has great ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stamos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room, not worth the price. Breakfast is good, the location is fine, though there is very limited parking at the hotel. Dining was merely OK. If you can find something better, take it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a great spot in town. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asli Tamer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very small rooms

Rooms are extremely small, especially toilets there are no place to sit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

Best in Karlstad

We were visiting our foreign exchange daughter and her family. The hotel was lovely. Our room over-looked the river. It was spacious and comfortable. American-sized shower! The breakfast buffet was amazing. We loved the location, which was walking distance to everything. The pub "Bishop's Arms" was perfect for unwinding after a long day. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Visiting again!

Lovely hotel and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joergen Dam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022