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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Sanem • family_with_children • gb
9
Would definitely recommend this hotel for great rooms, breakfast and a great base from which to explore Stockholm.
Pros:

Great location for visiting Stockholm. Fabulous room and very comfortable. Breakfast was really good.

Cons:

Small thing but no kettle and tea/coffee making in the room but free access to refreshments on 4th floor at least.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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maria catia • couple • ch
9
Colazione super in in hotel molto bello
Pros:

Boutique hotel in posizione centrale , tutto perfetto personale gentilissimo, pulizia e colazione top! Le camere hanno un balcone spazioso con sedie e tavolino , affaccio gradevole sul cortile interno

Cons:

Se proprio devo trovare un difetto le camere standard sono piccole e il bagno minuscolo ma sono molto belle con arredo da design

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Merete Rønde • couple • dk
10
Whats not to like :)
Pros:

Meget hyggeligt mindre hotel beliggende på et stille, smukt torv. Personalet var helt i top - søde, smilende og god service. Man får helt klart fornemmelsen af god management.
Værelset - 607 - havde en smuk udsigt og var harmonisk indrettet med god plads og charmerende badeværelse.

Cons:

Dette har intet med hotellet at gøre, men vær opmærksom på, at der i Stockholm er pirattaxaer, der tager meget høje priser - så pas på!

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • se
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Hilde • family_with_children • be
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Dimitrios • couple • se
9
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Lise-Lotte • couple • se
10
Rival är som att komma hem, fast bättre!
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Helén • couple • se
9
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • couple • se
9
angenäm och avslappnande
Pros:

Frukosten var till väldigt stor belåtenhet, rikt utbud på maten, och en mysig , lyxig, men ändå ombonad miljö

Cons:

Fanns faktiskt inget som inte var till belåtenhet, motsvarade förväntningarna med råge.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Anna Sofie • couple • se
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • se
9
Bara possetivt
Pros:

Anrika lokaler och mycket trevlig personal

Cons:

Något dyrare än alternativ

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Anton • couple • se
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • ro
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • se
10
Rival
Pros:

Bästa läget på Södermalm. Bra urval på frukost. Fint stort rum. Mycket trevlig och kunnig personal.

Cons:

Inget.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Liisi • couple • se
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Pia • couple • se
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Malin • couple • se
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Bengt • couple • se
10
Toppen
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee