Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Skansen Kronan showing heritage architecture and a city
Skansen Kronan which includes heritage architecture, a castle and military items
Gothenburg City Center
Skansen Kronan which includes a park, a city and views
Gothenburg City Center

Popular places to visit

Nordstan Shopping Center

Nordstan Shopping Center

4/5(3 reviews)

During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.

Nordstan Shopping Center
Gothenburg University

Gothenburg University

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Gothenburg University
Kungsgatan

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.

Kungsgatan
Fish Market featuring signage and markets

Fish Market

5/5(1 review)

Try salmon brought in from the bay at this Gothenburg “fish church”, a market with ready-to-eat morsels for a picnic or fresh fish cooked and brought to your table.

Fish Market
City Museum featuring interior views

Museum of Gothenburg

4/5(1 review)

Learn about Gothenburg’s history through artefacts such as a Viking ship and international goods gained through centuries of trade at this important museum.

Museum of Gothenburg
Gustav Adolf Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and an administrative building

Gustav Adolf Square

Monumental heritage buildings and a grand statue of Gothenburg’s founder, Gustavus Adolphus, decorate the city’s grandest square.

Gustav Adolf Square

Activities

Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

NZ$61
per adult
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

NZ$63
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

NZ$42
per adult
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet

Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet

NZ$182
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup

Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup

NZ$119
per adult
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour

Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour

NZ$27
per adult
Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour
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Our pick of the best Gothenburg City Center Hotel Deals

Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$235 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$235
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,141 reviews)
"Great hotel in superb location for both nightlife, dining and shopping. The rooftop bar is amazing. Rooms are perfect with plenty space and soundproof."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Draken
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

4.5 out of 5
Drottningtorget 10, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$252 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$252
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,419 reviews)
"Best location in Gothenburg"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Scandic Crown

Scandic Crown

4 out of 5
Polhemsplatsen 3, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$150 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$150
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,552 reviews)
"Close to central rail station and lovely park. Shops and restaurants nearby. Get a local transport ticket and discover the rest of the city."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Scandic Crown
Scandic Europa

Scandic Europa

4 out of 5
Nils Ericsonsgatan 21, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$145 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$145
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,044 reviews)
"Location was great. Clean and spacious rooms. Fridge in room is a plus."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Scandic Europa
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Södra Hamngatan 59, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$200 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$200
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,755 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Scandic Goteborg Central

Scandic Goteborg Central

4 out of 5
VIKINGSGATAN 7, Gothenburg
The price is NZ$145 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$145
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,231 reviews)
"This is a massive hotel and extremely busy with events but none of this effects your stay, the rooms are very quiet and soundproofed, the area around the hotel is undergoing a lot of renovation but again this didnt effect my stay, food and shopping a 5-10 minute walk away and the hotel is very central ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Scandic Goteborg Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Gothenburg City Center

City Museum showing interior views

Nordstaden

If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Museum of Gothenburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.

Nordstaden
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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.

Stampen
Universeum which includes a park

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.

Heden
Fish Market showing a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

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.

Inom Vallgraven
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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.

Vasastaden
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Gårda

While you're in Gårda, take in top sights like Gothenburg Textile Heritage Centre and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gårda

Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide

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