From sleek city stays to charming countryside retreats, Sweden is always expanding its portfolio of unique accommodations. Here’s a look at what’s coming in 2026.
Northern Sweden
Scandic Go, Umeå
A former office building just 250 metres from Umeå’s main station is being transformed into a stylish Scandic Go hotel. With 100 rooms across five floors and a BREEAM Very Good Sustainable Building Certification, this eco-conscious property is scheduled to open in early 2026.
Scandic Go
Central / East Sweden
Thon Hotel Vasa - new hotel in the city center of Stockholm
Opening April 2026 on Stockholm’s central Vasagatan, this elegant hotel combines heritage with modern comfort. Expect 144 rooms, a brasserie, a cocktail bar and fitness facilities all housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building.
Thon Hotel Vasa
Ruby Group opens first hotel in Stockholm
Ruby Hotels makes its Scandinavian debut in spring 2026 with a 187-room property on the Stockholm island of Kungsholmen. Guests can look forward to the brand’s signature “lean luxury” concept and a host of modern amenities.
Ruby Group’s First Stockholm Hotel
South / West Sweden
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen in Gothenburg
Set in one of Sweden’s largest urban development areas, this new Scandic Go hotel will offer 176 rooms, including 20 with bunk beds, a stone’s throw from Gothenburg’s central station. Opening is planned for early 2026.
Lilla Bommen
Quality Hotel "The Book" in Gothenburg
This 215-room hotel is located right next to the popular Liseberg amusement park and World of Volvo. The new 16-storey building will also house its own restaurant and bar. The inspiration for the architecture and desing comes from the site's history and printing works.
Quality Hotel The Book
Hallsnäs Hotel & Restaurant, West-Sweden
Hallsnäs Hotel & Restaurant is located 20 minutes from Gothenburg, nestled in beautiful natural surroundings. It is also home to restaurant Signum, which has been awarded two Michelin stars and a Green Star for its sustainable and creative cuisine. In 2026, the hotel will expand with 32 brand new hotel rooms, including four luxurious suites with their own sauna and terrace overlooking the lake.
Hallsnäs Hotel & Restaurant
Strawberry Stop Over in Mariestad, West-Sweden
Strawberry’s innovative Stopover concept arrives in Mariestad in late 2026. Built from modular timber units, these sustainable hotels feature EV charging, fitness rooms, kids’ play areas and even dog parks all powered by renewable energy.
Scandic Go in Jönköping, Småland
With 103 rooms and a prime city-centre location, this eco-certified hotel will cater to both leisure and business travellers when it opens in early 2026.
Scandic Go
Margretes Badhotell in Höganäs, Skåne
On the scenic Kulla Peninsula, a classic beach hotel will open in 2026, complete with a restaurant and year-round service in one of Höganäs’ most coveted coastal spots.
Margaret’s Bath Hotel
Scandic Go in Helsingborg, Skåne
Located near the ferry terminal and central station, this 96-room hotel will carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and open in the first half of 2026.
Scandic Go
More tips here
Find more tips on places to stay in Sweden, from city hotels and historic manor houses to glamping sites and treehouses here. If you’re looking for unique accommodation close to nature, there are many options all over the country.