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Scandic Klarälven

Property class: 3

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with various icons.
A restaurant with long tables, booths, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with a glass facade, located near a body of water.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and stone walls.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs overlooking a lake, with a view of a distant building.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $89
$80 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

Explore the area

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Sandbäcksgatan 6, Karlstad, 653 40
  • Place, Sandgrund Lars Lerin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karlstad Congress Culture Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karlstad Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Karlstad (KSD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two purple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall mural.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a shelf with a teddy bear.

Family Room (Four)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a mural on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a mural, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Superior)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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About the neighborhood

Karlstad

When you stay at Scandic Klarälven in Karlstad, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of Wermland Opera and Karlstad Cathedral. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sandgrund Lars Lerin and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Varmlands Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Karlstad Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Varmlands Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Horse Race Track - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Karlstad Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishop's Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Hot - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Scandic Winn Breakfast Hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brasseriet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Scandic Klarälven

Scandic Klarälven offers 143 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Köksbaren serving guests of Scandic Klarälven. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Karlstad? This hotel has 1744 square feet (162 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Köksbaren - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; SEK 179 to 305 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Köksbaren

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,744 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Null
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (37 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: SEK 150
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 179 to 305 per person
  • Pet fee: SEK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: SEK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 250 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Klarälven
Klarälven Scandic
Scandic Klarälven
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad
Scandic Klaralven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel
Scandic Klarälven Karlstad
Scandic Klarälven Hotel Karlstad

Scandic Klarälven Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Very good breakfast, but the food in the dinner restaurant was mediocre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean lovely view over lake. Helpful staff Good breakfast plenty of choice Location was about 20 min walk from centre but had a nice location by lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed only one night on our way to Oslo. We arrived late and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was small with bunk beds for our teens and a queen. It was tight but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A stay of necessity, a pretty tired and unimpressive building, but rooms were relatively clean, washrooms fresh. Rooms felt small and cramped. The hotel was clean, and suitable for a stay on the road, but more could be done. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delicious breakfast!

What a lovely hotel! Can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and clean and soap/conditioner was vero good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately no AC in the room. This weekend was very warm, so temperature in the room was high.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hotel cleaning need to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

T
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in 4 pm? And charging 20 € if you need to get in an hour early to dress for a wedding or party? It just seems cheap and disrespectful. Not a great start to a less than perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helt ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room for children messy and overcrowded
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was well cleaned. In spite of that it was a superior room, there was only one chair in this 2-bed room. In the lobby there was only very low chairs/sofas so that an older/retired person had to stand and could not sit anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hotels are getting greedy and Scandic is no exception. Pushing in-checking to 4 PM and charging significantly, per room, to get into a room an hour early! That should be illegal! And closing breakfast at 10 AM on a Sunday morning? Shame on you! What happened to hospitality?
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025