Scandic No 25, GothenburgScandic No 25 in Gothenburg, Sweden has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 36 of 63 hotels we score in Gothenburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction.Scandic No 25 is a four-star, eco-certified hotel in central Gothenburg, roughly 300 metres from the Central Station and Drottningtorget Square. Its 112 rooms were recently refurbished and are spacious by city-centre standards. Guests get a daily breakfast buffet developed with the Swedish Culinary Olympics Team, plus a restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi, bike loans, a gym, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception. Airport buses stop nearby, and the Nya Ullevi stadium and Scandinavium arena are within walking distance, so it suits both business travellers and visitors attending events. Families, pets and guests with special diets are catered for, and accessible facilities are available. Parking is on site but city-centre driving means it may be easier to arrive by train.What stands out

Helpful, friendly staff

High-quality varied breakfast

Clean, comfortable refurbished rooms

Short walk from Central Station

Watch out for

Central location can mean street noise

On-site parking costs extra in city centre

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Dorsia Hotel And Restaurant, Gothenburg: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $216 a night. Dorsia Hotel and Restaurant is a family-run boutique hotel in central Gothenburg, close to public transport, shops and restaurants.

Clarion Hotel The Pier, Gothenburg: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $212 a night. Clarion Hotel The Pier is a modern waterfront hotel in Gothenburg's Lindholmen district, on the far bank of the Göta Älv from the city centre.