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About the Hotel

Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, Sweden, 65224
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Steps from Stora Torget square
Great
8.0
7.9
/10
4.3
/5

Offering a lobby area and a restaurant, the 4-star Scandic Karlstad City hotel lies in the shopping district of Karlstad, a mere 1.7 km from Varmlands Museum and nearly a 25-minute walk from Mariebergsskogen Park. Boasting a location just steps from the Sandgrund Lars Lerin, this Karlstad hotel includes 145 rooms along with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Location

Karlstad Congress Culture Centre is located 400 metres from the smoke-free hotel, and such natural sites as the I2-skogen are 2.6 km away. The Scandic Karlstad City is also within 5 minutes' drive of Residensparken and close to theatres and cinemas.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Gubbholmen, which is a mere 1.2 km away. There is the Brigadmuseum about 30 minutes' walk away, while Karlstads bus station is within a few blocks of this accommodation.

Station railway station is 850 metres away, while Karlstad airport is 20 km from Scandic Karlstad City hotel.

Rooms

Certain rooms have a balcony and a seating area for your convenience.

Eat & Drink

Guests can unwind at the on-site lounge bar with a favourite drink. This adjoining bar has a lounge. Lion Bar serves European dishes and lies within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

A shared lounge and barbecue grills are some of the leisure options at Scandic Karlstad City hotel. The presence of a golf club ensures guests an active stay at the property.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the Klarälven River for stunning views and serenity.
  • Try the local specialty, Värmland's moose stew, at Restaurant C.
  • Visit the Värmland Museum to discover local art and history.
  • Explore the charming Karlstad Market for unique crafts and local foods.
  • Don't miss the Sandgrund Lars Lerin for contemporary watercolor exhibitions.
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Scandic Karlstad City offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Queen Room without Window
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Family Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Scandic Karlstad City offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Armchair
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Scandic Karlstad City Location

Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, Sweden, 65224
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Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, Sweden, 65224
Nearby
Gallery
Sandgrund Lars Lerin
1300 ft
Art object
Fredsmonumentet
1300 ft
Jarnvagsgatan
Karl IX
1200 ft
Museigatan 6A
Statyn Sola i Karlstad
1500 ft
Church
Domkyrkan
1400 ft
Park
Stadstradgarden
1300 ft
Bridge
Gamla Stenbron
1400 ft
Square
Stora Torget
1300 ft
Museigatan 6A
Sola i Karlstad
1400 ft
Västra Torggatan 13
City Hall
1000 ft
Västra Torggatan 31
Museiparken
1300 ft
Stora Torget
Skulpturen Gustaf Froding
700 ft
Mall
City i Karlstad AB
1200 ft
Torrakberget
1300 ft
Javeroleden
1300 ft
Skutbergets friluftsomrade
1300 ft
Night club
Nojesfabriken
1600 ft
Selma Laakerilehden Muistomerkki
1700 ft
Älvgatan
Kvarteret Almen
1800 ft
Restaurants
Scandic Karlstad City
100 ft
4 Drottninggatan
Frost
500 ft
6 Oestra Torggatan
Lion Bar
500 ft
Ostra Torggatan 8
Baron
1000 ft
Tingvallagatan 13
India Palace
500 ft
8 Oestra Torggatan
Koriander
600 ft
10 Vastra Torggatan
O"Learys Karlstad
800 ft
14 Drottninggatan 65221
Bla Kok & Bar
1200 ft
14 Kungsgatan
Pinchos
1000 ft
Tynasgatan 12 Inre Hamn
Ll'Amice
1100 ft
Vastra Torggatan 9
Getting around
City Centre
Karlstad3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Karlstad (KSD)29 min  ·  11.7 mi
Hagfors (HFS)129 min  ·  53.4 mi
Train
Train Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Private parking is possible on site.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Scandic Karlstad City serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
145
Former name
Rica Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Scandic Karlstad City from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 419 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
75%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.5/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
4.7/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 978 reviews
8.0/10
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