Scandic Opalen
Colourful rooms nine minutes from Liseberg
About this hotel
Scandic Opalen sits a nine-minute walk from Liseberg, close enough to walk on a fine day but near enough to the Scandinavium arena and central Gothenburg to suit a family splitting the trip between the park and the wider city. Its own hot tub and sauna give the evenings a spa-like wind-down without the scale of a full resort, and the restaurant and bar cover dinner without needing to venture far. Pet-friendly status suits a family travelling with a dog. For a family who wants proximity to Liseberg close enough to walk on a good day, paired with genuine wellness facilities and a central Gothenburg address, this sits in a useful middle ground between the on-site hotel and the harbourfront properties further out.
- 9 min walk to Liseberg
- Hot tub and sauna
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
Our take
Scandic Opalen is a sleek, colourful hotel nine minutes on foot from Liseberg, near the Scandinavium arena, and I would pick it to keep both the park and downtown Gothenburg within easy reach. A hot tub, a sauna, spa facilities and a gym help after a long day, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8 out of 10 across 3,459 reviews, a steady score from many stays.
- ✓Walk to Liseberg on a dry day; nine minutes is manageable, though a tram is a sensible backup in wet weather.
- ✓Use the hot tub and sauna in the evening after an Oceana day rather than expecting a full spa menu.
- ✓Book pet-friendly rooms directly if travelling with a dog, since standard rooms sell out first during busy weeks.
Why we love it
- Nine-minute walk to Liseberg
- Hot tub and sauna on site
- Spa alongside pet-friendly rooms
- Central, near Scandinavium arena
Why guests love itWe liked being close enough to walk to Liseberg on the days the weather held, with the hot tub and sauna giving us a proper wind-down most evenings after Oceana. The central position near Scandinavium also made a non-water-park day in the city simple to fit in. It was the small, practical detail that made the rest of the stay feel easy.