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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4
  • Superb breakfast
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

This hotel dates back to the 19th century and enjoys a waterfront location. The Stora Torget square is within 100 metres, while Karlstad Central Station is a 5-minute walk away. Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad’s decorated rooms feature traditional furnishings like bay windows and high ceilings. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are also included. Massages and treatments are available on request. The spa entry is available for an additional charge. The hotel restaurant offers fine dining. The English-style Bishop’s Arms Pub offers a large selection of beer, whiskey and light meals. A breakfast buffet is served in the Winter Dining Room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Elite Hotels of Sweden
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ulrica
Sweden Sweden
“Beautiful building - especially loved the rooftop relax pool. Nice and warm!”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location and beautiful room with balcony overlooking the’garden’”
Jelena
Norway Norway
“We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The location is fantastic! You can take a nice walk along the river just in the heart of the downtown. Our room welcomed us with a homelike feeling of comfort. The breakfast was delicious.”
Subhrakanti
Sweden Sweden
“Great central location next to the river and restaurants, clean rooms”
Tuva
Norway Norway
“We stayed in the new part of the hotel, with a balcony overlooking the river. Perfectly sized room and comfortable bathroom. We also enjoyed the roof terrace which was excellent. I just wished the water in the pool were a couple degrees colder as...”
Chris
Belgium Belgium
“Great location. Very central, at the river. Beautiful view, also from the rooftop bar. Very friendly staff.”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“I took a room with the lake view it was very nice indeed. I had dinner in the "pub" downstairs which was delicious. the breakfast was also great. the hotel is an easy walk from the station and main square. A really nice place to stay.”
Claudia
Sweden Sweden
“The property is in the perfect location when staying in Sweden's sunny city! We stayed in the double room with lake view. The room was beautifully decorated, clean and had a luxurious feel to it. The view of the river Klarälven was stunning. The...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Centrally located hotel, great decor and a wonderful rooftop heated swimming pool.”
Flores684
Malta Malta
“Very comfortable hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Bishops Arms
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 100 per child, per night
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 400 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If 9 or more rooms are reserved for the same dates by the same booker, they will be treated as a group reservation, whereby different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please contact the hotel in advance in order to receive your group booking confirmation with updated policies, group rates or additional supplements.

The property requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. Guests are required to show photo identification and the same credit card used for booking upon check-in. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking.

Please note that construction work is taking place on the facade of one of the courtyards from June to November 2025 and this may cause some noise disturbance during the day.

Please note that this property does not accept cash payments.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.