Vasastaden Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Kungsgatan
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kungsgatan during your trip to Gothenburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Vasastaden
Hotel Vasa, BW Signature Collection
"Best Western used to be the elite place to stay but although this hotel wasn’t bad.. we never had anyone come and clean our room so the rubbish piled up which wasn’t hygienic. There were rarely any staff about. One day the lift was out of order and we were on the top floor with two children and a ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
"Very family oriented hotel"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
"The staff at the hotel are great. Alexandra was really nice when checking me in and finding a room with a view. The hotel is perfectly located across the street from the Central Station. Rooms were tastefully decorated in the tower building."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clarion Hotel Draken
"Good breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
"Great location near the bus/train station. Very helpful staff. Breakfast had plenty of options. Room size was good. Nice hotel, would stay again."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vasastaden
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
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 Skansen Kronan and Linnegatan, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lorensberg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lorensberg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gothenburg Concert Hall, and catch the metro at Korsvägen Tram Stop or Kapellplatsen Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Heden
Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Liseberg Amusement Park.
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Museum of Gothenburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
