Gothenburg City Center
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.
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.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Take in the scent of four thousand roses and see cacti, palms and other tropical species growing in this magnificent garden in the heart of Gothenburg.
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.
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.
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
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Gothenburg City Center
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
"Great location and room, the junior suite worked well for family with 1 child. Only problem was the music from the bar down stairs until nearly midnight every night we were there which doesn’t help jet lag !"
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Clarion Hotel Draken
"Excellent stay at this property. Staff were very helpful especially the staff at Heurlins. Both the waiting staff and chef were excellent at helping with options for a meal excluding my food allergies. Great location with the Tram stops outside to travel through the city. WiFi in room was great. ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
"It was great!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2026
Hotel & Ristorante Bellora
"The hotel is beautiful, very beautifully decorated and the breakfast room is lovely and good food. The staff are all lovely. The only thing was having to enter through the restaurant so if there was a Que, we were asked to wait before we could enter the hotel"
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
"Rich breakfast, a little busy but well organised. Helpful and friendly staff. Spacious room, clean. Hotel conveniently located, very central, served by a local tram stop and short walk from the central train station. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family."
Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2026
Scandic Europa
"Amazing time here! Great location! Wish we had more than just one night! The breakfast was amazing too!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Gothenburg City Center
Centrum
Museums, historical sites and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Universeum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
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 Liseberg Amusement Park.
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.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Lindholmen Science Park.
Majorna
Appreciated for its monuments and spas, you might consider exploring Majorna. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Stena Line Germany Terminal, and jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
