Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Some rooms reported as small
No tea or coffee in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.23
Clean and spotless rooms were frequently mentioned, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
Service
9.7
Staff were consistently described as warm, helpful, and proactive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.64
Conveniently located with easy access to city attractions was highlighted by multiple guests.
Room Quality
9.19
Rooms were noted as comfortable, stylish, and well-equipped, contributing positively to guest satisfaction.
Amenities
9.22
Guests appreciated the range of amenities including the bar and dining options, reflecting well on the hotel.
Value for Money
9.18
Guests generally felt that the quality of the hotel justified the price, enhancing perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Positive mentions of the breakfast quality and variety reflect well on the food and beverage offerings.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall guest sentiment was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing strong satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in luxury at Hotel Rival, where each room features a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, and plush luxury beds. Enjoy extras like an iPhone docking station, pillow menus, and Egyptian cotton sheets, all adorned with scenes from classic Swedish films.

Convenient Amenities
Experience convenience with free Wi-Fi, 24/7 tea/coffee service, and complimentary biscuits. Take advantage of free DVD rentals from the reception and soak in the views of Mariatorget Square from select rooms.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor Swedish cuisine and fine wines at Bistro Restaurant, then unwind with a chilled beer or cocktail at the elegant bar. With Gamla Stan and Mariatorget Metro Station nearby, adventure and exploration await just steps away.

Book your stay at Hotel Rival for a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of Södermalm.

Important information:

Please note that this is a cash-free hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ARN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for SEK 700 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs SEK 650 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2479 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.19
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Mari • family_with_children • fi
10
Rentouttava ja kaunista.
Pros:

Aamiainen oli erinomainen! Erikoisen hyvä oli siemennäkkileipä. Sijainti oli rauhallinen ja lähellä tunnelbanaa!
Oma parveke huoneessa oli erityisen iloinen yllätys. Isosta kylpyhuoneesta myös iso plussa!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ing-Marie • couple • se
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • se
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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letitia • couple • se
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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ALI • couple • tr
8
Pros:

Hotel staff very helpful

Cons:

Rooms are not big enough

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Lizelle • couple • au
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Lia • couple • se
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Arna • extended_group • is
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • se
10
Pros:

Fint hotell med flera matställen och att det var consert inne på hotellet.

Cons:

Att det bara fanns en hård stol på hotellrummet som var för två personer.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic stay, staff are always really friendly, welcoming and considerate, the hotel itself is lovely and in a great area of Stockholm. It's now our go-to whenever we go back to Sweden. Breakfast is included and till late on the weekends and well worth having. Rooms have a lovely vibe to them and features like the curated selection of CDS and DVDs, the heated floor and speaker in the bathroom and integrated iron in the cupboard are a few small examples of the level detail and consideration that's reflected across the hotel. We have also eaten in the ground floor restaurant and the lobby bar all of which were great.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Laila • couple • se
7
Pros:

Mysig känsla i rummet

Cons:

Att titta ut på ett tak

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • se
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • family_with_children • it
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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TeemuK62 • Business
10
Wonderful restaurants
Pros:

The food and service at the restaurants was excellent. Having and outstanding restaurant in the hotel is very convenient for tired trade fair presenter.

2026-01-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Jonita • couple • se
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • extended_group • fi
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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ingelaa2026 • Couples
4
Lovely staff but old and outdated rooms
Pros:

The staff itself is lovely but the room was worn out and very outdated. We would come back if the hotel gets renovated as it is urgently needed. The location is ok (but not perfect) and the breakfast is good (but nothing extra ordinary).

2026-01-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Ingis • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Storleken på rummet.Kvaliteten på material var väldigt bra👌Bra utbud på tvkanaler.Fantastisk frukost.Supersköna sängar

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee