Where to stay in Sweden
Sweden offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels and stylish boutique properties to budget hotels and family-run guesthouses. Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö have the greatest selection, including international hotel chains and independently operated establishments. In smaller towns and rural areas, visitors can find traditional inns, countryside hotels and historic manor houses, often set beside lakes or surrounded by forests.
Swedish hotels generally maintain high standards of cleanliness and comfort, with breakfast commonly included in the room rate. Many properties reflect Scandinavian design principles, favouring simple furnishings, natural materials and practical facilities. Accommodation can be expensive, particularly in Stockholm and during major events, while prices in coastal resorts and popular holiday destinations tend to rise during summer.
For a more distinctive experience, Sweden has accommodation ranging from converted castles and lakeside cabins to treehouses and ice rooms. The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is particularly famous, while wilderness lodges in Swedish Lapland provide opportunities to experience the northern lights, midnight sun and Arctic landscapes.
Camping is popular throughout Sweden, with well-equipped campsites found along the coast, beside lakes and in forested and mountain regions. Many offer facilities for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as cabins for visitors seeking greater comfort. Campsites are particularly busy during the summer holidays, while some in northern Sweden and mountain resorts remain open for winter activities.
Sweden's right of public access, known as allemansrätten, allows visitors to pitch a tent for a night or two in many natural areas, provided they do not disturb residents, damage the environment or camp on cultivated land. Larger groups and longer stays generally require the landowner's permission. Special restrictions apply in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas, where camping may be permitted only at designated sites.
Motorhomes and campervans are not covered by the same freedom to camp on private land, and parking or overnight stays must comply with local regulations. Open fires may be prohibited during dry weather, and visitors should check local fire restrictions before lighting a campfire.
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