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Best Western Hotel River C

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Regional cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Tage Erlandergatan 10, Karlstad, 652 20
  • Place, Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlstad Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karlstad (KSD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Karlstad

City center stay.You'll be steps from Karlstad Congress Culture Centre and a 5-minute walk from Vänern. Ostra Bron and Karlstad Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasseriet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pitcher's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Napoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Guldapan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Hotel River C

3.5-star hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Hotel River C. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Karlstad hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Hotel River C offers 49 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (SEK 140 per day)
  • Self parking on site (SEK 140 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: SEK 140 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: SEK 140 per day (164 ft away)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Sweden. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

River C Hotel
River C Hotel Karlstad
River C Karlstad
First Hotel River C Karlstad
First Hotel River C
First River C Karlstad
First River C
First Hotel River C
Best Western River C Hotel
Best Western River C Karlstad
Best Western Hotel River C Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Hotel River C to the airport?

Best Western Hotel River C is 13.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Karlstad (KSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Hotel River C?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Hotel River C on Apr 4, 2026 start from $115, 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 Best Western Hotel River C have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Hotel River C.

How close is Best Western Hotel River C to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Kroppkärrsbadet and 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Getingberget. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Hotel River C offer free breakfast?

Best Western Hotel River C offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Hotel River C?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Hotel River C?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Hotel River C?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for SEK 140 per night.

Does Best Western Hotel River C have a pool?

Best Western Hotel River C does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Hotel River C have a restaurant?

Best Western Hotel River C is home to C Restaurang, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Best Western Hotel River C have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Hotel River C to downtown Karlstad?

Best Western Hotel River C is 0.3 mi away from Karlstad.

Best Western Hotel River C Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aarthi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ADEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moisses

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot just outside of the bustle but within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

susan k

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Helene

Liked: Staff & service
Väldigt trevlig personal, men lite slitet och omysigt rum. Funkar bra som konferenshotell när man bara ska sova, men inget jag rekommenderar som myshotell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We picked this place for the big reason that it said the staff was also talking Spanish. My girlfriend was so happy to be able speak her native language with the helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff

Amazing staff! So service minded and great approach! Only potential was the range in breakfast felt little limited! Overall amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Very nice hotel with friendly staff at a perfect, central location. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Christer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
rum bra och personal tillmötesgående
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narandulam

Det var mysig i hotellet. Tack
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksander

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025