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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Karlstad

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Photo gallery for Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

A person in a swimming pool with a view of a bar and a person in the background.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a pool.
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A rooftop lounge area with sun loungers and a covered seating area.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen visible through a geometric-patterned wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kungsgatan 22, Karlstad, 652 24
  • Place, Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlstad Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karlstad (KSD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(155 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen)

A neatly made bed with a red bedspread and pillows, a patterned headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Room (Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a park and a body of water through a glass door.

Superior Double Room, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • River view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Karlstad

City center stay.With a stay at this Karlstad hotel, you'll be steps from Town Hall and a 5-minute walk from Vänern. Karlstad Cathedral and Sandgrund Lars Lerin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishop's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Hot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasseriet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Waynes Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ll'Amice Karlstad - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

4.5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Karlstad
Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa also features a rooftop terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Karlstad hotel is smoke free.

  • 183 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 215 sq ft of conference space
  • 20 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1870
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers 183 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (SEK 205 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: SEK 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: SEK 205 per night
  • Pet fee: SEK 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa is 11.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Karlstad (KSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa on Oct 25, 2026 start from $96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa.

How close is Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from Kroppkärrsbadet and 8.7 mi (19-min drive) from Getingberget. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Yes, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for SEK 205 per night.

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa to downtown Karlstad?

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Karlstad.

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1249 out of 2054 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 622 out of 2054 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 2054 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 2054 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 2054 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel, rooms very clean and have everything you need. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderfull time at the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast that was served in the lower level was fantastic. Great ambience, wide choices of food, and everything tasted great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The gym is small the hotel is very old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fabulous. Artwork and decor was intriguing. Rooftop pool area was relaxing and scenic. We booked with a third party and were not aware that we had to book our parking ahead of time, so that was unfortunate. One of our two rooms had an issue with the shower drain and we had to make a late-night move: not fun. But the location as priceless. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trevlig personal. Bra rooftop bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rent rum
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel seems large and a bit of a maze, but we liked our room, especially with a little balcony to look over the river. The hotel is very nicely situated, right by the river with plenty of walking opportunities nearby. The breakfast had a huge variety as well. The fitness center was a bit cramped unfortunately with limited though decent equipment. Make sure to pre-book parking if needed, though we used an offsite lot and that worked fine. The spa seemed to be busy but we weren’t able to check it out this trip. I don’t know if I will ever make it back here, but if I do I would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

OK
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long long looooong corridors before getting to my room, not well shown where the rooms are located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, nice shower, superb outdoor rooftop with bar and heated small pool. Great location with many walking and biking trails through the park, down the river and into town. A bit noisy with motorcycles in the evening. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra hotell med fin beliggenhet👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fint rum, särskilt badrummet. Magiskt bad på taket, dock inför en publik med drinkar i sin hand vilket var en udda upplevelse. Galet mycket folk på frukosten, här borde hotellet dela upp det på olika tider. God middag på verandan med magisk utsikt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rommet var trangt, det var kun en skrivebordsstol der. Det var dårlig rengjort, søppel var ikke tømt, det sto også brukte kopper på bord ute på altanen. Ikke aircondition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Oppholdet ble dessverre preget av at det var ekstremt varmt på rommet de to første nettene. Etter den første natten fikk vi beskjed om at vi skulle få en vifte levert til rommet sammen med renholdspersonalet. Da kvelden kom, hadde den fortsatt ikke dukket opp. Etter to døgn med svært lite søvn tok jeg igjen kontakt med resepsjonen. De beklaget og forklarte at alle viftene var utlånt, men at det kanskje ville bli ledig en etter utsjekking senere samme dag. Jeg påpekte da at vi hadde fått det samme løftet dagen før, og at vi nå knapt hadde sovet på to døgn. Vi hadde opprinnelig planlagt å bli to netter og deretter bestille en tredje natt, men gjorde det klart at dersom viften ikke kom, ville vi avbestille den siste natten og enten finne et annet hotell eller kjøre de to timene hjem. Heldigvis kom viften kort tid etter, og vi valgte derfor å bli den siste natten. Ellers hadde vi et veldig fint opphold. Frokosten var fantastisk, renholdet var bra, og personalet var hyggelige og serviceinnstilte. Det var en del støy utenfra, men hotellet ligger midt i sentrum, så det er å forvente. Hotellet fremstår noe slitt enkelte steder, men Vana Spa med det varme bassenget var helt fantastisk og et stort høydepunkt. Bortsett fra episoden med viften, opplevde vi god service og hadde et
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rummen i den nya delen är trevliga och bra utrustade dock lite krångliga att nå från receptionen då man måste använda två liftsystem. Härlig utsikt över Klarälven. Väldigt bra bemötta i baren. Vi åkte under sommarens hetaste dagar men det mesta fungerade bra. Ingen air con men rummen var tillräckligt svala.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fint läge, god frukost, fin pool på taket. Litet rum, äldre hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
+ freundliches Personal + ruhiges Zimmer + vielfältiges und qualitatives Frühstück - mäßige Sauberkeit, einige Haare - Zimmer recht abgewohnt, Bad eher neu - Flure machen einen etwas muffigen Eindruck durch (ältere?) Teppiche - kein Flaschenöffner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det var väldigt varmt i rummet trots att vi fick en fläkt. Aircondtion vore bra. Takterrassen får 5 plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sentralt, trivelig personale og et svært pent hotell med flotte fasiliteter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026