Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2877 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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May-Louise • couple • se
9
Vi trivs jätte bra på rival,.För vi uppskattar att allt är på ett ställe.
Cons:

Att i ett två bädds rum finns två stolar så man inte behöver sitta i sängen.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria • couple • se
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sydni • couple • us
10
Pros:

Perfect location! Walkable to many neighborhoods.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
10
Loved Stockholm and loved hotel rival!!
Pros:

Great location amazing staff

Cons:

That we had to leave

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • se
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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evra • extended_group • tr
10
Güzeldi
Pros:

Çalışanlar , kahvaltı , otelin herseyi çok güzeldi

Cons:

Daha merkezi hayal etmistik hava kötüydü ve sürekli yürüdük , yeri kötü değildi bizim beklentimizi karsılamadı sadece

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • se
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
Lovely hotel with amazing breakfast and staff!
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic. Staff were great - very helpful and accommodating. Had dinner one night which was good.
Nearby restaurants and cafes as well. Seemed a good value as Stockholm hotel prices are high. Soder was a nice compromise as an area to stay. We could walk to historic center and to the ferry.

Cons:

A bit difficult to get to airport - dragging suitcases to the train station. Hard time finding correct train from airport to hotel. We are an older couple - this would not have been an issue when we were younger.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Olav • solo_traveller • no
10
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

I had to leave

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Margareta • couple • se
10
Pros:

Trevlig trevlig mysig ombonad miljö

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ebbesen • solo_traveller • dk
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Anders • couple • se
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rickard • family_with_children • se
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • se
10
Fantastiskt trevligt hotell 👌
Pros:

Fantastiskt trevligt hotell, definitivt en ny favorit i Stockholm 😊

Cons:

Inget att anmärka på!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • se
7
Pros:

Bra hotell när man ska gå på teater. Trevlig personal.

Cons:

Rummet var ganska omodernt med Dvd spelare. Ingen hotellkänsla på rummet.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nilsen • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • solo_traveller • ch
10
Jeder Person würde ich dieses Hotel für einen Stockholmaufenthalt empfehlen.
Pros:

Das Personal war unglaublich hilfsbereit und unterstützend.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee