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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4
  • River view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

About this property

This hotel dates back to the 19th century and enjoys a waterfront location. The Stora Torget square is within 328 feet, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • 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 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Glenn
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel in a great location. Very nice rooms with comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast and dining hall. Fun rooftop pool lounge area. Good parking too.”
Ezdehar
Kuwait Kuwait
“I like the restaurant and the roof top. Also, I like the size of the room, which was big enough for 2 people. The breakfast was amazing and the view over the river was really nice. The location was very good.”
Sven
Germany Germany
“Great Hotel at great location. Extremely friendly and helpful team. Parking, several restaurants and bars nearby (1-2 min walk). Breakfast was very good. If you like to visit Karlstad this Hotel is my recommendation.”
Syren
Sweden Sweden
“Great location, 5 minutes from train station and middle of the city but yet quiet”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Wonderful location and overall beautiful hotel. We had a nice evening walk around the area and loved the feel of the hotel and the location. Nice looking hotel.”
James
United States United States
“Location was centrally located and short walk to downtown area and restaurants.”
Dag
Norway Norway
“Super food and staff And to have The Bishops Arms under the same roof... Splended! (and I love whisky) Well composed menu”
Katherine
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent quality with many choices. This is an elegant historic property in a great central location in Karlstad. The staff at the front desk was especially lovely. My husband came down with a cold and they took time to look up...”
Bradford
United States United States
“Breakfast was good. Rooms were clean and cozy. Furniture and beds were comfortable.”
Dennis
United States United States
“Delicious breakfast. Infinity roof top pool was amazing”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Bishops Arms
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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.