Gothenburg City Center Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Visit Gothenburg City Center
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.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Fish Market
Buy freshly caught herring or smoked salmon for a picnic or have the seafood cooked for you and brought to your table in this lively church-like trading hall.
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.
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: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Top hotels in Gothenburg City Center
Clarion Hotel Draken
Draken Hotel was absolutely amazing. Room was a great size and very modern. Only complaint is NO drawers. Bed linen was best ever. Reception staff were very nice & helped me when I had an issue which was quickly resolved. Breakfast fantastic & lots of choices. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central
It’s a good hotel, perfect breakfast and the staff is so gentle.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Scandic Europa
Staff very accomodating and even gave us a small upgrade to our room. Did indicate the breakfast buffet was included which was the only real let down as they stated when we attended that it wasn’t, however that was still fantastic and worth the money. Room clean and tidy, everything required was ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Scandic Goteborg Central
Clean room, great price and a nice bar.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Clean rooms, great check in experience. Reasonable food for breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Scandic Crown
Clean, comfortable room. The walls were very thin, so could hear conversations from the adjacent rooms. The doors slammed very loud, and would shake the room. The beds were comfortable, so still managed to sleep well. The lobby area was nice and breakfast good. The hotel is very well located just ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gothenburg City Center
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gothenburg Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
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.
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 Nya Ullevi Stadium.
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.
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.
Gårda
While you're in Gårda, take in top sights like Gothenburg Textile Heritage Centre and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.
