Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen
176-Key Scandic Go coming to Lilla Bommen, Gothenburg
Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement for two new Scandic Go hotels in central Gothenburg and Umeå. The hotels are expected to open in 2026 with a total of 276 rooms, and the project involves converting existing office buildings. This will bring the number of Scandic Go hotels in the company's pipeline to five with a total of 876 rooms in Sweden and Finland.
Since its launch in September 2023, Scandic Go has been well received by guests and property owners alike, attracting new partners. And now, Scandic will add 176 hotel rooms to the Lilla Bommen district in Gothenburg, where existing office space will be converted into a Scandic Go. In Umeå, an entire office building will be converted into a Scandic Go with 100 rooms. The conversions will be initiated by the property owners during the first quarter of 2025. The hotels are expected to open during the first part of 2026.
Greater demand for hotels combined with longer lead times for establishing new hotel properties is creating an opportunity for Scandic. By conversion of office spaces and other properties, Scandic can accelerate the growth of its new brand in the economy segment. Conversions are carried out by the property owner, allowing the landlord to also plan for other commercial activities in the building in addition to hotel operations.
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen, Gothenburg
The new hotel will be located about 300 meters from Gothenburg's Central Station and a short distance from the existing Scandic Göteborg Central. The area surrounding Lilla Bommen is undergoing one of Sweden's largest urban development projects, which is creating long-term appeal for the new district. In addition to Scandic Go, the converted property will also house commercial operations such as a gym and a restaurant. The hotel will have 176 rooms including 20 rooms with bunk beds.