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

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 2717 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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Sunshine07571612847 • Family
10
Really excellent
Pros:

Would come again in a heartbeat. This hotel is in an excellent location and that could be enough. But it has decided instead to create a truly special customer experience. Rooms are small but well designed. Showers are outstanding. Beds super- comfortable. Good soundproofing. Lots of sockets in the right places. Great toiletries and hairdryer. They didn’t have tea and coffee in the room, but actually had a much better solutions - a fully stocked tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits station on every floor to help yourself to with proper milk in a fridge. Loved that- much better than trying to create a drinkable cup of tea in a coffee machine or with UHT milk- disgusting! No gym, but rather than create a tiny mediocre gym, they had complimentary access to a superb gym two doors away. Lovely bar. Amazing breakfast with extended hours and great à la carte options. Very friendly staff - let us check into one of our two rooms when we arrived travel- weary at mid day just to drop our bags and apologised that the other room was not ready! Check out is a welcome noon. Kids left coats hanging in the wardrobe by mistake and they retrieved them promptly with no fuss at all.

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Ola • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lieke • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Hampus • extended_group • se
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Steffi • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Djshoeguy • Couples • Lincolnton, North Carolina
10
Great time in Stockholm
Pros:

We really enjoyed our 3 nights at this hotel. The room was very nice, and we especially liked the bar and restaurant. Also, having coffee available early in the morning on the 4th floor was great.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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92matsm • Family
10
Femstjärnigt
Pros:

Top as always. Best htl crew in Sthlm.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Mattias • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Ett helt fantastiskt hotell. Jag tycker att det är det bästa hotellet i Stockholm

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • br
9
Excelente
Pros:

Funcionários super cordiais. Café da manhã ate as 12hs. Localização perfeita para uma experiência local. Fora do tumulto dos locais turísticos

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • couple • it
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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tracysU41AI • Family
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

Wonderful stay! Great neighborhood, lovely staff.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Jacek • couple • pl
8
Bardzo dobry hotel
Pros:

Super śniadanie, bardzo duży wybór da z bufetu i karty

Cons:

Skomplikowane podłączenie do wifi przez Captive Wif

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tanja xenia • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Perfekt beliggenhed, skønne værelser med ro og gode senge, superdejlig morgenmad, og imødekommende og hjælpsomt personale. Helt perfekt!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Dertour Reisebüro • family_with_children • de
10
Sehr freundlich und besonders
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal und freundliche Atmosphäre
Danke!!!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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NYAnatolia • Solo travel
10
SIMPLY PERFECT
Pros:

Located in Sodermalm, the hotel is a walking distance to Gamla Stan, a 5-minute stroll to the charming wooden path along the water, and close to the highest natural point in central Stockholm for incredible sunset views. The area around has everything from 7-Eleven to upscale dining, including the hotel's restaurant. From a commuter train stop the walk to the hotel takes 7 min along the lovely pedestrian street.

Check-in was quick and welcoming. My room was not that big but nicely designed, comfortable and well equipped with thoughtful amenities. It was spotless and quiet. Huge plus was the bathrobe! Breakfast was excellent.

I can't recommend this place enough and am sincerely grateful for a hassle-free wonderful stay.

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor
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HRH627 • Family • Callington, Cornwall, England
10
Great city break .....
Pros:

Great location, great staff, excellent breakfast .....
Would definitely return!

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Markus • couple • se
10
Så här ska det vara att bo på hotell! 😊
Pros:

Servicen, kvaliteten och det personliga bemötandet!

Cons:

Absolut ingenting!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Delia • couple • gb
10
Amazing stay in a beautiful hotel, and an amazing city.
Pros:

Incredible staff, polite and very attentive, best breakfast, excellent quality and plenty, also open from 7 to 12. Excellent room, well appointed, with quality appliances, in a great location with a great local neighbourhood vibe, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and shops, very close to a metro station and well connected through bus lines.

Cons:

n/a

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Yaniv • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

צוות נעים. הכל נוח. מיקום מצוין.

Cons:

החדרים נעימים אך מעט מיושנים. אין מזגן.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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HKCunli • Couples • Atlanta, Georgia
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

Lovely stay for our first time in Stockholm! Loved the neighborhood, VERY friendly and knowledgeable staff who helped us plan our stay, good food and drink at the restaurant, large and comfortable room! Really glad we stayed in this area instead of Gamla Stan as we had a quiet, peaceful setting but easy to walk to good restaurants and easy to take transit to wherever we wanted to go!

2026-07-21 • via Tripadvisor