Hotel Rival

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Situated in vibrant Södermalm, this hotel is set in a 1930s Art Déco building by Mariatorget Square. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player and luxury beds. Wi-Fi access is free. An iPhone docking station, pillow menus and Egyptian cotton sheets are standard at Hotel Rival. All rooms are decorated with a scene from a classic Swedish film. Some include bathrobes and slippers, plus views over the tree-lined Mariatorget Square. Free tea/coffee and biscuits are available 24/7. Free DVD rentals are possible from the reception. Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town is only 10 minutes’ walk from Rival Hotel. Mariatorget Metro Station is 150 metres away. Bistro Restaurant offers Swedish cuisine and an extensive wine list. Chilled beers and cocktails are served in Rival’s elegant bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Stockholm, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking available

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bronagh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent. 10mins walk to Gamla Stam and sightseeing tours. Breakfast was very good and staff were very efficient and friendly. Free Coffee bar on 4th floor was a bonus with good coffee and delicious biscuits”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“Location, facilities, comfort and extremely pleasant and helpful staff.”
Amalia
Poland Poland
“The hotel is conveniently located, about a 15-minute walk to the Old Town. Friendly service. I have no complaints about the cleanliness. A nice touch was the possibility of making coffee and tea on the fourth floor in the coffee corner; after a...”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“Quirky and comfortable. Lovely warm and clean rooms. Turn down service in the evening. Lovely central location. Great breakfast.”
Andrew
Sweden Sweden
“Helpful welcoming staff. Super comfy bed and pillows. Amazing breakfast. Great location.”
Clint
Netherlands Netherlands
“We felt at home at Hotel Rival. It is located on Mariatorget, a square full of trees and a gorgeous fountain, close to the metro stop with the same name. Our room (319) had wooden floors and wall coverings and two curtains that muffled sounds....”
Isabelle
Sweden Sweden
“We had a very enjoyable stay at the hoteL The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were cosy and the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the selection of CD's and the sound system. The location is very good, in the center of...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, included in the price. Good location near bars and restaurants and public transport. Pleasant surroundings with a small park outside. Friendly and helpful staff who all spoke perfect english.”
Jan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Reception staff were excellent, very welcoming and helpful. Very comfortable hotel in lovely location, short walk from the old town.Super restaurants close by, Bistrot Sud was very good.”
Karin
Hungary Hungary
“Everything was great, felt like a second home Especially it was great with long breakfast hours (until 12) and check out until then. All hotels should be like this, nothing worse than to be forced up at 8am to squeeze in showers and breakfast...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Bistro Rival
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • European

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
SEK 700 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 700 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this is a cash-free hotel.