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About the Hotel

Sandbaecksgatan 6, Karlstad, Sweden, 65340

Scandic Klarälven, a 4-star hotel rated 7.7/10 on Booking.com, offers picturesque views of the Klarälven river, combining modern amenities with proximity to both nature and city attractions. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and a restaurant with a large outdoor terrace.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Scandic Klarälven feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and amenities such as hair dryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms offer scenic views of the river, and each has a private bathroom. The hotel's design includes bright, modern decor complemented by a focus on sustainability with Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification.

Dining Options

The bright in-house restaurant, Köksbaren, serves a buffet lunch and a classic a la carte menu with international and Swedish dishes. Guests can dine while enjoying views of the river on the restaurant's outdoor terrace. A lounge bar is also available for relaxation.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities include a fitness room, an indoor pool, and a sauna for relaxation. Scandic Klarälven allows guests to explore the local area with activities such as fishing, swimming, and visiting nearby attractions like Varmlands Museum and Lofbergs Lila Arena. Outdoor spaces for dining and recreation are also available.

Business & Services

Scandic Klarälven features flexible meeting facilities suitable for events up to 90 people, along with free parking and a 24-hour reception. The hotel is accessible from the E18 motorway and is only a 10-minute walk from Karlstad's shopping streets. Public transport options include nearby bus stations within walking distance.

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Standard Twin Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 Single beds

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Standard Family Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Karlstad 1.5 km

Airports

Karlstad (KSD) 19.1 km

Hagfors (HFS) 85.9 km

Train

Train Station 1.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast selection, featuring fresh-cut fruits, Swedish pancakes, and unique items like nyponsoppa. It truly set the tone for a great day!” view full review

Perfect Family Rooms

“The family rooms were fantastic, complete with fold-down bunk beds for the kids. It made our stay comfortable and fun for the whole family!” view full review

Cozy and Stylish

“The interior of our room was cozy and stylish, providing a welcoming atmosphere that felt like a home away from home. I was impressed by the attention to detail!” view full review

Pet-Friendly Touches

“The thoughtful accommodations for pets were wonderful, with a bed, bowl, and even treats waiting for our furry friend. It made our stay even more enjoyable!” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sauna

Room features

Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Sandbaecksgatan 6, Karlstad, Sweden, 65340

Map view

street view

Sandbaecksgatan 6, Karlstad, Sweden, 65340

City landmarks

Gallery

Sandgrund Lars Lerin

1.4 km

31 Sandbaecksgatan

Brigadmuseum

770 m

Art object

Fredsmonumentet

1.4 km

Museigatan 6A

Statyn Sola i Karlstad

1.0 km

Park

Mariebergsskogen

2.4 km

Jarnvagsgatan

Karl IX

1.3 km

Sandbackstjarnet

820 m

Park

Stadstradgarden

1.4 km

Church

Domkyrkan

2.0 km

Sundstatjarn

690 m

Museigatan 6A

Sola i Karlstad

1.1 km

Säterivägen 8

I2-skogen

860 m

Bridge

Gamla Stenbron

2.0 km

Square

Stora Torget

1.4 km

Selma Laakerilehden Muistomerkki

1.0 km

Västra Torggatan 13

City Hall

1.2 km

Västra Torggatan 31

Museiparken

1.4 km

Javeroleden

1.4 km

Torrakberget

1.4 km

Skutbergets friluftsomrade

1.4 km

Stora Torget

Skulpturen Gustaf Froding

1.2 km

Mall

City i Karlstad AB

1.2 km

Älvgatan

Kvarteret Almen

1.2 km

Night club

Nojesfabriken

1.6 km

Marieberg

2.2 km

Treffenbergsvägen

Naturum Varmland

2.8 km

Beach

Kroppkarrsjon

2.6 km

Train Station

Valsviken

4.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Varmlands Museum

150 m

Park

Sandgrundsudden

150 m

Restaurants

Artisan Bread

730 m

4 Kasernhoejden

Matbruket

1.8 km

Sandgrundsudden Varmlands Museum

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

river view

helpful staff

busy road

petrol station

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

6.6

Service

8.2

Dining

6.5

Joe

United States, June 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers a cosy 'family room' overlooking the river, essential, clean, and quite. The location is near where I needed to be, but it is on the edge of a busy road and next to a petrol station. The service was friendly and helpful, and the dining experience was nice. The facilities were especially good.

Rooms

8.0

The 'family room' was essential, clean, and quite, overlooking the river.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and helpful. The staff even made sure I was not in a pet-friendly room.

Location

6.0

The location was near where I needed to be but on the edge of a busy road and next to a petrol station.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were especially good.

river view

busy road

Paul

United States, June 2024

6.4/10

I stayed at a hotel located right by the river, offering a picturesque view of Klarälven. The rooms were clean and provided a lovely overlook of the river. However, the staff seemed eager for guests to vacate the non-pet-friendly room. Despite this, the service included amenities like dry cleaning and a welcome drink.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms at this hotel were clean and overlooked the river, offering a nice view of Klarälven.

Service

7.0

The service provided by the desk personnel was efficient, although there was a mix-up with the room assignment regarding pet-friendliness. The staff did offer dry cleaning services and a welcome drink.

Location

6.0

The location of the hotel was quite idyllic, with footpaths for strolling and even the opportunity to enjoy a river bath. However, it was situated next to a busy road and close to a petrol station.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience did not meet expectations, especially during breakfast which was crowded and lacked variety. However, there was jam available for guests.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered facilities like shops and commercial services, but the emphasis seemed to be lacking in creating a truly welcoming atmosphere.

scenic view

poor dining

Robert

United States, April 2024

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was extremely hot, making it a real struggle to sleep in the sweltering heat, but it was cozy and had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The service was friendly and helpful, although there were some cleanliness issues in the room. The location was convenient for my needs, but the room size was smaller than expected. The dining experience was satisfactory but could have been better. Overall, the hotel had its ups and downs.

Rooms

7.0

The room was murder sleeping in the heat, but it had everything one could wish for without any hassle.

Service

8.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful, despite the room cleanliness issue.

Location

7.0

The hotel was actually near to where I needed to be, providing a nice level of comfort.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was meh, though it was nice enough for a return visit.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered various amenities, but with the room being so hot, I couldn't fully enjoy them.

Victor

United States, February 2024

5.6/10

Staying at the hotel was a bit of a mixed experience. The rooms were extremely hot, making it uncomfortable to sleep, and we even found an empty bottle under the bed during our stay. However, the service was very friendly and helpful. The location, although idyllic with footpaths and a river nearby, felt a bit crowded. The dining experience was not very good overall, but the facilities were decent.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely hot, making it uncomfortable to sleep.

Service

8.0

The service was very friendly and helpful.

Location

6.0

The location is quite idyllic, with footpaths and the opportunity to have a river bath.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience wasn't very good overall.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent.

Friendly staff

Uncomfortable rooms

Alfred

United States, January 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with cozy rooms and awesome breakfast choices. The wooden floors in the room above caused some noise, but overall, a great place to stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are cozy and have everything you could wish for. However, you can hear clumps from the room above due to the wooden floors.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, but there was a slight issue with discussing private matters in public areas. The room cleanliness was also not up to par.

Location

7.0

The location was near to where I needed to be, but it was a bit disappointing to be separated from dining areas and families. However, it had an idyllic setting by the river.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice, and the homemade cakes were a highlight. Good for those in a rush.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered were satisfactory, with dry cleaning and pet amenities available. It would have been better if the room cleanliness was ensured.

Milton

United States, October 2023

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. While the rooms were not clean and uncomfortably hot to sleep in, the property boasts a big restaurant and bar open until 10 pm. On the downside, the distance from the reception was a drawback.

Rooms

5.0

I found an empty bottle under the bed, and the room was extremely hot, making it difficult to sleep.

Service

7.0

The service was super friendly and very helpful, but I did observe staff discussing private matters in public areas like during breakfast.

Location

5.0

The location was a long way from the reception, which was a bit inconvenient.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the beef and pork dishes were nice, the breakfast did not meet our expectations and the restaurant was partially empty.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has a big restaurant and bar open until at least 10 pm.

William

United States, July 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is like eating at Grand Central Station; a bit of a long walk down the corridor but ok for us. The breakfast food was awesome, especially the bacon. The rooms are cozy and have everything you could wish for, even to plug in a USB to the TV without hassle.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are at the end of a very long corridor, but they are cozy and have everything you could wish for, even to plug in a USB to the TV without hassle.

Service

9.0

The service is very friendly, and the staff even put white sheets in our room due to it not being clean initially. Thoughtful service.

Location

7.0

The hotel location was near to where I needed to be and beautiful by the lake, though a bit isolated from dining areas and families.

Dining

8.0

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are good, with a sauna available for use.

Esther

United States, June 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was clean and spacious, great for two people, but it got quite hot during the night. The location was lovely, overlooking the river, but it was on the edge of a busy road next to a petrol station. The service was top-notch, with knowledgeable and super staff, though I felt the dining options left something to be desired. Overall, a decent place to stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was clean and spacious enough for two people, but it was hot during the night. The view overlooking the river was a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The service during my stay was excellent. The desk personnel were knowledgeable and super helpful.

Location

8.0

The location by the Klarälven river was perfect for enjoying the surroundings. However, being on the edge of a busy road and next to a petrol station detracted a bit from the idyllic setting.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, with a nice selection. However, it wasn't very exceptional considering the other amenities the hotel offered.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate and met my needs during the stay.

Robert

United States, May 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit like eating at Grand Central Station - fine, but with some drawbacks. The room was dated and a long walk from the entry, slightly cold. On the positive side, the service was at its best, thoughtless, knowledgeable, and so kind to us. The location, along the river, was quite idyllic with footpaths, but small and on the edge of a busy road next to a petrol station. The breakfast dining during the breakfast was excellent with great variety, but partially empty and not refilled. Overall, the facilities were good but could use improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The room was a bit dated and a long walk from the entry, slightly cold.

Service

9.0

The service was at its best, thoughtless, knowledgeable, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Location

5.0

The location was along the river, quite idyllic with footpaths, but small and on the edge of a busy road next to a petrol station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience during breakfast was excellent with great variety but partially empty and not refilled.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good with options like dry cleaning, shops/commercial services, welcome drink, and pet amenities available.

Caroline

United States, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel was conveniently close to the highway, though the rooms felt a bit dated. The service was excellent, especially at the restaurant. The location was ideal for my needs, near the city center. The dining experience was delightful with a good variety of dishes.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were okay, a bit 'oldish', but cozy with all the necessary amenities. The distance from the entry was a bit of a downside.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, especially at the restaurant. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The location was really nice, perfect for my needs near the city center. It was convenient and easy to reach.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was lovely, with a nice selection of dishes. The beef and pork options were particularly enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall, but the distance from the entry was a bit inconvenient. However, the restaurant and other amenities were well-maintained and pleasant.

friendly staff

dated rooms