Sydväst Travel Guide
Västra Götaland County





Visit Sydväst
Popular places to visit
Vinga
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vinga during your travels in Sydväst. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet

Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Top hotels in Sydväst

Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard
The room, facilities, staff and breakfast were amazing. Incredible value!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel Draken
The hotel is nice and well located . The staff are very friendly. There was quite alot of construction noise in the area but I understand this is out of the hotels control. The bars downstairs were not always open. We were told we could take a drink from the downstairs bar to our room as it was closing ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Delightful stay at this hotel. The room was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. The view across the theme park and the city across was spectacular. The breakfast buffet was one of the best I have had.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Scandic Goteborg Central
Room was great, there was a big party down in the lobby, but even just one floor up our room was silent, portions a tiny bit small in the rooftop restaurant, but that's reaching to find criticism, overall a really good stay
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clean room and Excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Scandic Europa
The hotel has a nice, large hotel with a big restaurant/bar area. The hotel is well located - I arrived and left Gothenburg by train, and the main train station is located right across the street from the hotel. The facilities are nice, though the bathroom showers need updating. I had a problem with ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sydväst

Eriksberg
Visitors to Eriksberg enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Göta Canal is worth a stop.

Majorna
Majorna is well liked for its monuments and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Stena Line Germany Terminal and Göta Canal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around.

Olivedal
While you're in Olivedal, take in top sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan Tram Stop.

Haga
Well liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Linnegatan and The Iron Square, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.

Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal.

Vasastaden
Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
