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Popular hotels in Vänern

Discover well-known properties in Vänern that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 641 hotels in Vänern and price data was last updated on 2 May 2026. The average price for a hotel in Vänern is .
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Kungsgatan 22, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa offers 183 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
3701 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Järnvägsgatan 1, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a hot tub, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request. Home Hotel Drott offers 85 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desk chairs. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1949 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Nya Stadens Torg 8, Lidköping, Västra Götaland, Sweden
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Hotell Rådhuset offers 32 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Lidköping hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2187 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
Drottninggatan 4, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, a business center, and conference space. Scandic Karlstad City offers 145 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Karlstad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1141 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Västra Torggatan 2, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
A restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Home Hotel Plaza offers 139 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2293 reviews
Location
0.0 km from city centre
Höjdgatan 3, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Best Western Gustaf Froding Hotel and Konferens is a conference and vacation hotel and the hotel places personal service first. The hotel has 163 comfortable rooms including one suite and all rooms are non smoking. In the reception area we offer coffee and tea for all our guests. A breakfast buffet is included in all the prices and in our cosy restaurant Emilia you can also enjoy a lunch buffet in the afternoon and a la carte and dinner buffet in the evenings. In the summertime the hotel turns into a summer paradise with a heated outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, playing area for the kids and outdoor activities. We are an animal friendly hotel so you can bring your pet on your vacation. As a guest you have free access to our relax department that contains an outdoor hot tub, sauna and a small gym. We also have a sun bed that you can use for a fee. If you stay at the hotel you have free access to our wireless Internet. Best Western Gustaf Froding has a big free parking lot, wine cellar and 24 hour reception service. The hotel is located three kilometer from the city centre of Karlstad and you can easily get from the hotel to the centre with a car, cab, local buses or on foot. We are situated close to golf courses and the beautiful Swedish nature. Enjoy your stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
3628 reviews
Location
3.2 km from city centre
Hamngatan 7, Vänersborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request. Strand Hotell offers 29 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Vanersborg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
1064 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Suntorp /e20, Mariestad, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 coffee shops/cafes and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall. Rasta Mariestad - Rattugglan offers 52 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
1367 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre

Top-rated Vänern hotels

Browse through properties in Vänern that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 641 properties in Vänern and data was last updated on 2 May 2026.
According to our users, these are some of the best hotels to stay at in Vänern. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Norra Staketgatan 8, Kristinehamn, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$313
Avg. per night
Olof Trataljagatan, 2, Säffle, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$271
Avg. per night
Västra Torggatan 20, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
0.4 km from city centre
$152
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Vänern

Discover affordable stays in Vänern that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Vänern can be found for as low as $108 per night. There is currently one property in Vänern that can be booked for this price. Stf Hostel Mariestad is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Vänern. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2026
Out of the hotels in Vänern we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
Hamngatan 20, Mariestad, Västra Götaland, Sweden
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$108
Avg. per night
Kasernhöjden 19, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$132
Avg. per night
Strandvägen 1, Kristinehamn, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$136
Avg. per night
Norra Strandgatan 9-11, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$139
Avg. per night
Järnvägsgatan 8, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$142
Avg. per night
32 Hamngatan, Mariestad, Västra Götaland, Sweden
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$146
Avg. per night
5 Oxvägen, Mariestad, Västra Götaland, Sweden
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$146
Avg. per night
Dr Hehrnes Va G 1, Vänersborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$149
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Vänern

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Vänern to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Vänern at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2026.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Vänern. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
3 stars
Karlbergsgatan 3, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Gamla Stadens Torg 5, Lidköping, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Västra Torggatan 20, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
Norra Strandgatan 9-11, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden
2 stars and under
Kasernhöjden 19, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden

Where to stay in Vänern

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Vänern to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 2 May 2026.
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Facts about staying in Vänern

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Vänern to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2026.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Vänern?

    You can find several places worth visiting in Vänern. Karlstad, Trollhättan, and Lidköping are some of the most popular amongst our users.

  • What are the best hotels in Vänern?

    Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad is a very popular hotel in Vänern, with a score of 8.4 from 3,701 reviews. Home Hotel Drott (8.6 from 1,949 reviews) and Hotell Rådhuset (8.2 from 2,187 reviews) are also highly rated Vänern hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Varmlands Museum?

    Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad is a hotel near Varmlands Museum that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.4 across 3,701 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Vänern near Karlstad Cathedral?

    Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad is the hotel close to Karlstad Cathedral that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 3,701 reviews rating it at 8.4/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Vanersborg Museum?

    If you’re visiting Vanersborg Museum then the nearby Strand Hotell is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,064 reviews scoring it at an average 7.9/10).

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Vänern?

    If your travel plans to Vänern are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Varmlands Museum, Karlstad Cathedral, or Vanersborg Museum. Karlstad is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Varmlands Museum. Staying in Karlstad is preferred if you want to visit Karlstad Cathedral. To visit Vanersborg Museum, it’s most convenient if you stay in Vänersborg.

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