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Hotel Rival

4.0 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
A woman in a bathtub holding a glass of champagne, with a bed and window blinds visible in the background.
A woman in business attire descending an elevator in a high-rise building with a view of other buildings.
A room with a view of a balcony, a round table with a book, a chair, and a teddy bear.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf with bottles and glasses.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $233
$208 nightly
$233 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1

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Mariatorget 3, Box 175 25, Stockholm, SE-118 91
  • Place, Maria Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Medborgarplatsen
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a teddy bear, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted telephone, and a large painting above the bed.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(164 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Stockholm

With a stay at Hotel Rival in Stockholm (Central Stockholm), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of King's Garden and Stockholm Palace. .This hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Strawberry Arena and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Avicii Arena.

What's nearby

  • Maria Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Medborgarplatsen - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stockholm Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stockholm Palace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Drottninggatan - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Mariatorget T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Stockholm Södra Station - 6 min walk
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johan & Nyström - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drop Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Söders hjärta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black & Brown Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rival

Hotel Rival offers 99 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with cable channels and video-game consoles. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
For dinner or brunch, stop by Bistro Rival, a restaurant that specializes in Scandinavian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Bistro Rival - This bistro specializes in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe Rival - This café specializes in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (SEK 695 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Rival
  • Cafe Rival

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SEK 750

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 700.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: SEK 695 per night
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 750 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 700.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit/debit cards and debit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Rival
Hotel Rival Stockholm
Rival Hotel
Rival Stockholm
Rival Hotel Stockholm
Hotel Rival Hotel
Hotel Rival Stockholm
Hotel Rival Hotel Stockholm

Hotel Rival Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 907 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1063 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Corp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjut

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly service and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff! Great location. Fun bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, wonderful staff. Amazing food cool ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing staff (especially the concierge). Rooms and decor were great. The breakfast was to die for. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, delicious breakfast, and pleasant staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, good location for getting around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the room were exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, staff were so accommodating and location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice hotel room with ok size. Very friendly personal. Great location for Söder
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Romik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel everything was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel in Stockholm. We will definitely return one day. Everything was perfect room, food & the wonderful staff. A great location and beautiful in the snow. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamas Andras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, great service and beautiful part of the city, will return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to local attractions, restaurants and shopping Food in the restaurant outstanding Beautiful park across Breakfast also has multiple excellent options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were AMAZING! The hotel was very chic, the room was clean and very unique and the restaurant was wonderful. Thank you to all for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, including concierge
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A sixth floor room with balcony overlooking the square was perfect. Spacious, clean and well appointed. The staff were extremely helpful, nothing too much trouble. It’s well positioned too which means it’s easy to get to/from the airport and to the different islands in Stockholm itself.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful. The staff were very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025