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Hotel Rival

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Mariatorget 3, Box 175 25, Stockholm, SE-118 91
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm Viking Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gröna Lund
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Rival

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and 24-hour room service.
Hotel Rival offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with cable channels and video game consoles. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include minibars and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hotel Rival. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Maria Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Rival, a bistro that serves Scandinavian cuisine
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stockholm Palace and 6 minutes from Vasa Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rival. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Stockholm hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.
Bistro Rival – This bistro specialises in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe Rival – This café specialises in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (SEK 650 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Rival
  • Cafe Rival

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 750

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 700.0 per night.

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.

  • Valet parking fee: SEK 650 per night
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 750 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 700.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rival
Hotel Rival Stockholm
Rival Hotel
Rival Stockholm
Rival Hotel Stockholm
Hotel Rival Hotel
Hotel Rival Stockholm
Hotel Rival Hotel Stockholm

Hotel Rival Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1015 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was an ideal choice: conveniently located, perfectly maintained and a very professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hotel. Love the breakfast and the location. Rooms are tiny but the bed is comfortable and love the fact that they spoil you with lots of pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamas Andras, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. My mom & I came in early off of a cruise and they happened to have a room ready so we were able to put our luggage in our room and freshen up a bit. They asked us if we wanted our breakfast for that morning since we were leaving the next morning before breakfast time. So much going above & beyond. Great experience and great breakfast too!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aret, New YOrk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate, exceptional staff, fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, with great service. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is great. Their service is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel charges much to much for an outdated room with a bad smell, no blackout curtains, and peeling paint. They need to either lower the rates for the older rooms or do some major renovations. The lighting was annoying, with no overhead lighting and no central light switch. I have never spent so much time trying to turn on and off various lamps. I would have been ok with the subpar furnishings, but it is unacceptable to not have proper blackout curtains or blinds in a country where the sun is up most of the night in the summer. Sleep is a basic necessity. I was told to use an eye mask. Also, the hotel doesn’t have a bellhop or complimentary water so be prepared when you arrive if you choose to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious compared to many other European hotels we’ve stayed at; the breakfast was great; the neighborhood was safe, clean, and super convenient; and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Hotel Rival. We had a room with a balcony, and the balcony was fantastic with potted plants, comfy chairs, and blankets for chilly nights. The staff was attentive and kind. The included breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of food and drinks. Also, the room was artistic and well appointed with turn-down service each night. We will definitely stay at Hotel Rival again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome hotel with a fabulous lounge/bar and posh music/event venue. Our room was quiet and comfortable and the bed and bedding were amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here on my next trip to Stockholm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New York

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Courteous and helpful staff. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location, on Sodermalm across from a lovely park but with plenty of things around and close to transportation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff treated you like royalty. They could not be more helpful and welcoming. We paid for the best room available and were not disappointed. The balcony at sunset was lovely. Our stay was money well spent. We would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The staff were the stars of the place. Our room was a little small for our taste but well appointed. There are bigger rooms in the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, London

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Rival and its staff are a delight. Really cool design property an old cinema now a hotel/theatre/bar. We had deluxe room, spacious great view. Breakfast had everything you could want buffet and cooked. There is a bistro and tavern and bar. Warm friendly place easily accessed using commuter SL train from airport to Stockholm Sodra the stop after Stockholm Central. Then a short easy walk to hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Great breakfast!

Great hotel in a great location. Breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025