Located on the shore of the Klarälven river, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free access to gym, pool and sauna. Karlstad city center is about 10 minutes’ walk away. Scandic Klarälven’s rooms have a seating area and a private bathroom. All are equipped with satellite TV, and many offer panoramic river views. The bright in-house restaurant and bar, Köksbaren, has a terrace and wide windows with river views. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and à la carte. Lake Sandbäckstjärn is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. A large public parking lot is found right next to the hotel. Scandic Klarälven is certified as an environmentally friendly hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Scandic
Hotel chain/brand
Scandic

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
8.3
Low score for Karlstad
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Xander
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Breakfast is basic but good
  • Patrick
    Ireland Ireland
    Great staff, very helpful I forgot my passport, and they were very helpful with getting it returned to me 👍
  • Mariia
    Sweden Sweden
    Perfect for pet owners. If you book a room with river view, it will be very calm and quiet. I don’t know how it feels in the rooms on the other side, towards motorway. Green area, close to city center. Very pet friendly hotel, there is special...
  • Dimosthenis
    Sweden Sweden
    Excellent choice from all perspectives. Great location. Good value for money.
  • Vaidotas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The hotel is a great choice for families, offering good food and various kid-friendly amenities like a pool and playroom. The staff is also helpful and friendly.
  • Geoffrey
    Sweden Sweden
    Honestly, I didn't expect much from the dated and unremarkable exterior, but we quickly found that you can't judge a book by its cover: This is one of the best mid-priced hotels I've stayed in. The stylish, cozy interior, plentiful amenities,...
  • Patricia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Rooms were nice. Hotel has nice view on the river.
  • Sanna
    Finland Finland
    Excellent breakfast and lovely surroundings near The river.
  • Caroline
    Sweden Sweden
    Smart family rooms, lovely breakfast buffet (with a view) and super nice staff - all of them. highly recommended!
  • H
    Helen
    Sweden Sweden
    Great location, nice views. Well designed hotel and rooms that were comfy. Super breakfast!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • International

Amenities of Scandic Klarälven

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules
Scandic Klarälven takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that cash payments are not accepted at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Scandic Klarälven

  • Scandic Klarälven is 0.8 miles from the center of Karlstad. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Scandic Klarälven may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Scandic Klarälven has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Scandic Klarälven include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Double
  • Yes, Scandic Klarälven is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Scandic Klarälven offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
  • Check-in at Scandic Klarälven is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Scandic Klarälven can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet