Gamlestaden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gamlestaden
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Thrill seekers will delight in the rides at this park just south of the city, including one of Europe’s fastest free falls and a popular wooden roller coaster.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Universeum
Learn how astronauts use the bathroom while in space and how to detect a forged banknote through the interactive exhibits at Scandinavia’s largest science museum.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Flowers bloom in the summer and exotic plants thrive through the winter at this garden complex set up by avid 19th-century horticulturists.
Activities
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Our pick of the best Gamlestaden Hotel Deals
Kviberg Park Hotel & Conference
Not necessary.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Kvibergs Vandrarhem - Hostel
Very nice staff, close to things and to public transportation.
Reviewed on 6 June 2025
Clarion Hotel Draken
The hotel is nice and well located . The staff are very friendly. There was quite alot of construction noise in the area but I understand this is out of the hotels control. The bars downstairs were not always open. We were told we could take a drink from the downstairs bar to our room as it was closing ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Lovely family room but no drawers to put your stuff and only a small rail for clothes, not much for a family of 4. Otherwise excellent hotel, friendly, great location next to the park, easy to get into the centre, kids loved it
Reviewed on 11 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
Other neighbourhoods around Gamlestaden
Kviberg
If you're spending time in Kviberg, check out sights like Gothenburg Sports Museum or Skidome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kviberg Tram Stop or Beväringsgatan 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.
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.
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
Örgryte
While you're strolling through Örgryte, you may want to check out the bars and museums. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Bäckeliden Tram Stop or Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop.
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.
