Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gothenburg City Center
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.
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
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.
Museum of Gothenburg
Learn about Gothenburg’s history through artefacts such as a Viking ship and international goods gained through centuries of trade at this important museum.
Gustav Adolf Square
Monumental heritage buildings and a grand statue of Gothenburg’s founder, Gustavus Adolphus, decorate the city’s grandest square.
Activities
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Our pick of the best Gothenburg City Center Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel Draken
Super lovely hotel, great views, really friendly staff and delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Excellent Hotel! Holiday decorations were beautiful. Rooms really nice. Breakfast excellent. I will be back
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Scandic Europa
nicest hotel i’ve stayed in in all of europe and also the least expensive
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Scandic Goteborg Central
The rooms are small
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central
The location is the most perfect location I have ever stayed in! It's right next to the bus/coach station (direct to and from the airport for £12 each way), inside the train station, across the way from the trams, across the way from a shopping mall and a 100 food and convenience stores within arms ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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 Textile Heritage Centre and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.
