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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

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A person in a swimming pool with a view of a bar and a person in the background.
A rooftop lounge area with sun loungers and a covered seating area.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a pool.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen visible through a geometric-patterned wall.
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kungsgatan 22, Karlstad, 652 24
  • Place, Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlstad Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karlstad (KSD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(142 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen)

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room (Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a park and a body of water through a glass door.

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers 183 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Vänern. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • The restaurant, swim-up bar and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Vänern and Town Hall
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa also features a rooftop terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Karlstad hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.
Bishops Arms – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Rooftop by Vana – On-site rooftop bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (SEK 205 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bishops Arms
  • Rooftop by Vana

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 300 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: SEK 205 per night
  • Pet fee: SEK 300 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1141 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 582 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1874 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast that was served in the lower level was fantastic. Great ambience, wide choices of food, and everything tasted great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Great location, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hôtel in the center with great breakfast and a nice restaurant. The heated rooftop pool and the sauna were also fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Close to everything. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel ! Nice view to the river. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal stay

Lovely hotel, modern room, great breakfast. No negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heléne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trevlig personal. Bra rooftop bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly accommodations

The food was good and the room was really clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only issue was the room got really warm, but you could request a fan if you wanted one, which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steffen

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Marianne

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Antonia

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mats

OK
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

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Bra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Olav

Liked: Amenities
Helt ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lennart

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Johan

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John-Willy

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

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Bra
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisbeth

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Bra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Anita

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jerker

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025