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Scandic Klarälven

3.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Karlstad Cathedral

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At Scandic Klarälven, a warm welcome awaits near Varmlands Museum and Karlstad Congress Culture Centre. Unwind with a delicious breakfast buffet, dry cleaning services, or rejuvenate in the sauna. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2026

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Four)

Family Room (Four)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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About the area

Map
Sandbäcksgatan 6, Karlstad, 653 40

What's nearby

  • Wermland Opera - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Löfbergs Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Karlstad (KSD) - 16 min drive
  • Välsviken Station - 7 min drive
  • Väse Station - 17 min drive
  • Karlstad Central Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bishop's Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Guldapan - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Allé Grillen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hygge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Scandic Klarälven

Located near a train station, Scandic Klarälven is a great choice for a stay in Karlstad. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Köksbaren, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 143 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1744 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 94

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Köksbaren – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately SEK 179 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of SEK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of SEK 250 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Klarälven
Klarälven Scandic
Scandic Klarälven
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad
Scandic Klaralven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Klarälven offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scandic Klarälven does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Scandic Klarälven?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Klarälven?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Scandic Klarälven?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Klarälven?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of SEK 150 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of SEK 250 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Scandic Klarälven and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, fishing and kayaking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Scandic Klarälven?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Köksbaren.

What's the area around Scandic Klarälven like?

Scandic Klarälven is located on the boardwalk, a short 1-minute walk from Vänern and 20 minutes' walk from Karlstad Cathedral.

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Scandic Klarälven Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious with many good choices. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent
Joakim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value for money and excellent dinner and breakfast.
Stefan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was nice and clean and soap/conditioner was vero good.
Ingegerd, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Delicious breakfast!

What a lovely hotel! Can’t fault it
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Torgny, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes
Lars-Inge, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Helt ok
Øystein, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bra
Abdallah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Christian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Long walk to room, but hotel was nice. Good buffet.
Jody, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel

Good hotel. Well located for the city. Free parking. Hotel a kittle "tired" but comfortable. Good breakfast buffet
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast had lots of good choices. The reception staff was friendly and helpful.
Gloria, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Helt ok

Helt ok
Terje, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient stop when driving between Stockholm and Oslo.
Helga, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was bigger than other hotels we stayed at in Scandinavia. Clean with nice shower. Breakfast was very good and staff were friendly. There was plenty of parking which was not the case at other hotels. Short walk to town center.
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy to get there from the highway and lovely quick walk to the city. The restaurant was unfortunately closed, the pool was rather small but it was very clean with welcoming staff
Renate V H, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok för en natt

Absolutely ok room, comfortable bed. Boring view of a hotel wing. Dirty worn bathroom, really nice breakfast, lovely view of the river
Fredrik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helt ok hotell.

Varma rum.
Jonas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a nice area and safe and clean. It is relatively old hotel. We got a room very far from the front desk which is inconvenient.
Frank, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room for four people. Even though cleanliness was good
Niklas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was great. The staff was professional, friendly, caring, and very helpful. It was convenient, clean, and quiet. There were tour buses full of people, but the property was always quiet. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious. The dinner was excellent. The next time I am in Sweden I will stay here again. I like to stay in Scandic hotels while in Sweden. We are loyal customers!
Carolyn, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor Food, Lovely room

The Room was fine, all the activities for kids was great. But the evening menu was very poor. The beef filled have the size of the bun, the ketchup was selfinvented and tasted mostly like pure tomato pure, not kid friendly.. Just a poor experience dinning
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice View, excellent breakfast but needs cleaning

The place was ok for one night and the breakfast was excellent, but the room was not exactly clean (Found hairs in the shower and under the bed after I dropped something) and it was kind of tight for 2 people. Nice view though!
natalie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Generally fine

Generally fine, but capacity in restaurant was poor. Too few chargers for electric car charging.
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

As expected except for pool times!

We enjoyed our stay as people that rarely stay at hotels! Everything was as expected for a Scandic hotel. The one disappointment was that the relax area (pool & sauna) only opens after check-out on leaving day and we had planned a lazy morning at the hotel after breakfast which included time there...
Benjamin, 1-night trip