Nordstaden Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Popular places to visit
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.
Gustav Adolf Square
Some of Gothenburg’s most important buildings and a statue of a 19th-century king adorn this formal-looking town square.
Museum of Gothenburg
Ancient archaeological discoveries, a Viking ship and artifacts from Gothenburg’s past are displayed in the city’s biggest museum, with child-friendly exhibits.
Kronhuset
Shop for handicrafts in the courtyard or admire the timeless architecture of Gothenburg’s oldest residential building.
Gothenburg Opera
Enjoy a show at Gothenburg Opera, a popular theatre in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Gothenburg Town Hall
After visiting Gothenburg Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Nordstaden
Scandic Europa
Great location perfect
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
ProfilHotels Opera
Breafest meniu was fresh
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen 5
Gothia Towers & Upper House
We can for the spa for Mother’s Day, which was amazing. Arrived very early and the checked us in to the room straight away.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
The Liseberg is an amazing hotel - if you have toddlers or young children you HAVE to book, you won’t be disappointed. From a slide that takes you down to the lobby, the carousel at breakfast, children’s cutlery, microwaves to sterilise your bottles, bunk beds & decent cots - it was so super child ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
The breakfast was excellent!! The on site restaurant is also fabulous! The hotel is right beside the train station as well as a beautiful park along the canal. Lots of shopping around. I’ll definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstaden
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
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.
Stampen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Lindholmen Science Park.
