Scandic Rubinen
Cosmopolitan rooms with a rooftop bar
About this hotel
Scandic Rubinen combines a sauna and rooftop bar with genuinely stylish rooms and suites, a fuller offering than the simpler central hotels while staying at a moderate rate. Its position near Röhsska museet and Göteborg Valand keeps a family close to central Gothenburg's own museums and squares for a non-water-park day. Pet-friendly status means a travelling dog is welcome, and the spa suits an evening reset once the children are settled. The tram to Liseberg runs from this same central grid, keeping the daily commute manageable. For a family wanting a stylish, moderately priced central stay with genuine wellness facilities, this covers more ground than most hotels at a similar rate.
- Sauna
- Rooftop bar
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This hotel suits a family wanting a stylish, moderately priced central stay with a sauna and rooftop bar. Families wanting the highest possible rating or the shortest walk to Liseberg should look to Upper House or Hotell Onyxen instead. It is a sensible pick once a family has settled on what this stay actually needs to deliver.
- ✓Use the sauna and rooftop bar in the evening after an Oceana day for a relaxed, moderately priced wind-down.
- ✓Visit Röhsska museet on a non-water-park day, since it sits within easy walking distance of the hotel.
- ✓Book pet-friendly rooms directly if travelling with a dog, since the moderate rate makes this a popular choice.
Why we love it
- Sauna and rooftop bar
- Stylish rooms and suites
- Moderate rate for the amenities
- Pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itWe liked the combination of a sauna and rooftop bar at a genuinely moderate rate, which felt like better value than some of the pricier spa hotels nearby after a long Oceana day. Being near Röhsska museet also gave us an easy non-water-park afternoon during our stay. It was a small thing, but it shaped how relaxed the rest of the visit felt.