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, Hotel & Spa is a very popular hotel in Vänern, with a score of 8.4 from 3,956 reviews. Mariestads Stadshotell (8.2 from 1,056 reviews) and Best Western Gustaf Froding Hotel & Konferens (7.5 from 3,772 reviews) are also highly rated Vänern hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

What is a good hotel near Karlstad Cathedral?

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa is a hotel near Karlstad Cathedral that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.4 across 3,956 reviews.

What is a good hotel in Vänern near Mariestad Cathedral?

Mariestads Stadshotell is the hotel close to Mariestad Cathedral that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 1,056 reviews rating it at 8.2/10.

Is there a good hotel near Vänermuseet?

If you’re visiting Vänermuseet then the nearby Hotell Rådhuset is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,289 reviews scoring it at an average 8.2/10).

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: Karlstad Cathedral, Mariestad Cathedral, or Vänermuseet. Karlstad is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Karlstad Cathedral. Staying in Mariestad is preferred if you want to visit Mariestad Cathedral. To visit Vänermuseet, it’s most convenient if you stay in Lidköping.

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Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa

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.

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8.4

Excellent

3956 reviews

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0.3 km from city centre

$208

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Best Western Gustaf Froding Hotel & Konferens

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.

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7.5

Good

3772 reviews

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3.2 km from city centre

$168

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L Aqva Restaurang & Bar Ett Biosfärhotell Med Fokus På Hållbarhet

Viktoriagatan 15, Mariestad, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a computer station are onsite.

Free Wi-Fi

8.2

Excellent

620 reviews

Location

0.2 km from city centre

$242

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Scandic Karlstad City

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.

Free Wi-Fi

8.1

Excellent

1199 reviews

Location

0.2 km from city centre

$152

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Hotell Nova

Ventilgatan 1B, Karlstad, Varmlands Lan, Sweden

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a refrigerator in a common area and tour/ticket assistance. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a reception hall.

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8.1

Excellent

858 reviews

Location

2.2 km from city centre

$202

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Ronnums Herrgård

Parkvagen 18, Vänersborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

A restaurant, a sauna, and a conference center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.

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8.3

Excellent

2071 reviews

Location

4.7 km from city centre

$156

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Rasta Mariestad - Rattugglan

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.

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7.2

Good

1405 reviews

Location

2.7 km from city centre

$173

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Home Hotel Plaza

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.

Free Wi-Fi

8.3

Excellent

2649 reviews

Location

0.0 km from city centre

$237

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