Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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 2614 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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Yuanjie • solo_traveller • cn
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Schwalm • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le design de l'hôtel et son emplacement. Le personnel de l'accueil est vraiment à l'écoute et trouve toujours une solution pour le bien-être des clients. Nous avons été absolument ravis de ce séjour !

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • au
9
Would definitely recommend and return.
Pros:

Great hotel in a great location. Close to the centre of the city ( about a 15 minute walk).
Ideally situated for great restaurants and excellent gym access next door.
Shower excellent with very comfortable beds.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Silja • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
Özge • couple • tr
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Anette • couple • de
10
Traumhafte Tage im Hotel Rival
Pros:

Sehr schöne und komfortables Balkonzimmer, bequeme Betten, großes Bad. Superservice durch das Personal!
Vielfältiges Frühstücksangebot mit tollen Extras, sehr stimmungsvolle Atmosphäre im Hotel und der Bar!
Einen extra Applaus für das großartige Personal!

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • de
10
Immer wieder toll!
Pros:

Personal, Lage, Frühstück

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Magnus • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tuula • solo_traveller • se
9
Pros:

Bra frukost,

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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CYRIL • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Bon accueil ! En Français et en Anglais !
Belle prestation hôtel calme et petit déjeuner exceptionnel !

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Clean, friendly, relaxed. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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ColinBAus • Couples • Melbourne, Victoria
10
Great experience. Great location.
Pros:

Simply an excellent experience. Every member of the hotel team was friendly, knowledgeable and went ‘above and beyond’ to make our stay memorable. The room was spacious, well appointed and comfortable. One of us is coeliac, and both of us were extremely well catered for. Well located to explore Stockholm and to use public transport. Thankyou Hotel Rival.

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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tmdsgy • Couples • San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California
10
You will be delighted with your stay
Pros:

This is a fabulous hotel. The location is great, many delicious restaurants nearby, the room wonderful, the bed and pillows so comfortable, the coffee on the 4th floor an amazing addition, and a great breakfast. They even made us a to-go snack on our last morning, since we had to leave for the airport hours before breakfast started!

Add to that a terrific, helpful, happy staff. Joel, Cecelia, Eric (we think) and all the others we interacted with. We travel extensively (72 countries and counting) and this is one of our favorite hotels

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Claire • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Dorota • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Personnel très a l'écoute. Lits très confortables. Excellent petit déjeuner

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Per Mikael • couple • se
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • ch
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • couple • fr
10
Séjour agréable au cœur de la ville
Pros:

L’emplacement et le cadre est vraiment sympa. Très proche du centre ville même à pied ou en métro. Le personnel est très sympathique et le petit déjeuner est excellent!

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Stella • solo_traveller • se
9
Pros:

Allt var trevligt och servicen var topp. Lite tråkig utsikt

Cons:

Utsikten, och kaffe och kakorna som man kunde få var inte så mycket

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee