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A new cultural hotspot is emerging in the south of Sweden. Nordic Hotels & Resorts are set to open the brand new Munksjöstaden Hotel in Jönköping, anchored in an area rich with history. Right by the beautiful Lake Munksjön, the 120-room hotel—complete with bistro, bar, café, and wellness facilities—is expected to welcome its first guests in 2028.
Sweden's newest social hub is ready for check-in. The Dock Hotel opens by the Södertälje marina, marking a new moment for a city long shaped by water, industry and global influences. With 14 floors of sleek rooms, indulgent restaurants and sky bars, and conference facilities, The Dock Hotel introduces a contemporary rhythm to a place where ships, people and ideas have met for centuries.
Just 25-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm, Nacka Strand lies at the beginning of the city's picturesque archipelago. Life is unhurried, noise ebbs away and there are calming leafy views of Djurgården island across the water. This is the peaceful setting for Hotel J, a 19th-century seaside villa that has recently emerged after a refresh as a year-round wellbeing retreat, combining Scandinavian design, locavore food, and wellness rituals rooted in nature.
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a 33-unit serviced apartment property in Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town), expanding its Swedish footprint with a second location in the capital.
Ruby Group is strengthening its presence in the Scandinavian market with the announcement of a second project in Sweden. The new 78-room hotel will be built in Malmö's vibrant Davidshall district and is being developed in partnership with Swedish real estate company Revelop, known for its sustainable approach in key urban areas.
Together with landlord Vasakronan, Scandic plans to open a modern, new 236-room hotel in downtown Uppsala. The hotel will be built in the rapidly growing Södra City (Southern City) area. In addition to a gym, bar and flexible meeting facilities, the new hotel will offer a large restaurant with a view of stunning park areas.
A new Swedish destination hotel is nearing land, only 30 minutes from Stockholm. Rooted in the historic heart of Södertälje, The Dock Urban Hotel & Spa will be a new hub for experiences, taking its inspiration from international cities. With 14 floors, 183 rooms, a large spa, restaurant, sky bar, conference floor and fitness studio, The Dock is set to be a one-of-a-kind experience.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central, further expanding Hyatt's brand footprint in Scandinavia. Located in the heart of Gothenburg, atop the city's Central Station, the 300-room hotel offers a dynamic hub for modern travellers seeking comfort, connectivity, and convenience.
Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic's new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.
Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic's new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.
Sweden is making a bold (and slightly cheeky) move to trademark its name, putting an end to travel mix-ups. The home of cinnamon rolls and fika has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse unsuspecting travellers who want to experience the original Sweden and is calling on people around the world to support its application via an online petition.
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality provider, has signed a lease for its first property in Sweden, marking a major step in its European expansion and completing its presence across all four Nordic capital cities.The seven-storey property, a former hotel located in Stockholm’s vibrant city-centre district of Norrmalm, will undergo comprehensive refurbishment works to transform it into a Bob W building. The operator has partnered with forward-thinking Swedish landlord, Altira, to convert the site located on the corner of Döbelnsgatan and Kammakargatan into a design-led, tech-powered space, with practical completion expected in summer 2025.
Scandic has now launched its second Scandic Go hotel in Stockholm with 234 rooms. Together with property owner Pandox, the company has opened a new hotel at Fridhemsplan on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The parties have completed a comprehensive renovation of the hotel, which is now ready to welcome guests who want to explore the wide range of entertainment and experiences Stockholm offers.
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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.
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.
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.
Scandic has carried out a refinancing of the company’s credit facilities with a group of banks that will ensure robust, flexible and long-term financing adapted to the Group’s growth strategy and strong financial position.
The Ruby Group has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its' first project. Located in the heart of the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm, Ruby is set to develop a 187-room hotel. This venture is in partnership with Alecta Fastigheter, a real estate company owned by Sweden´s largest pension fund Alecta.