4 Star Hotel

Hotel Rival

Mariatorget 3, Stockholm, Sweden View Map

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Hotel Rival

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In vibrant Södermalm, this hotel is in a 1930s Art Déco building by Mariatorget Square. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with a Blu-ray player and luxury beds. Wi-Fi access is free. An iPhone docking station, pillow menus and Egyptian cotton sheets are standard at the Hotel Rival. All rooms are decorated with a scene from a classic Swedish movie. Some include bathrobes and slippers, plus views of the tree-lined Mariatorget Square. Free tea/coffee and cookies are available 24/7. Free DVD rentals are possible at the front desk. Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town is only a 10-minute walk from the Rival Hotel. The Mariatorget Metro Station is 500 ft away. Bistro Restaurant serves Swedish cuisine and an extensive wine list. Chilled beers and cocktails are served in Rival’s elegant bar.

418 Reviews

9.3Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.7
Location
9.6

What Guests Say

  • “Wonderful breakfast that is included in price. Very fun neighborhood which is one block from subway and walking distance to a ton of…”
  • “We had a spacious room in a great location. The breakfast was outstanding.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Superior Double or Twin Room1/4

Superior Double or Twin Room

270 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Double or Twin Room1/4

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

313 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony1/4

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

345 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Standard Double or Twin Room1/4

Standard Double or Twin Room

173 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    9.3
    Exceptional

    Based on 418 reviews

    Location

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    9.5

    Staff

    9.7

    Overall Quality

    9.2

    Pros +

    • Wonderful breakfast that is included in price. Very fun neighborhood which is one block from subway and walking distance to a ton of good restaurants
    • We had a spacious room in a great location. The breakfast was outstanding.
    • Style location helpful staff friendly comfortable

    Cons -

    • I can’t think of anything that we did not like about the property.
    • The nighttime bar staff were rude and condescending.
    • The beds!
    Business Traveler (152)Solo Traveler (166)Traveling as Couple (770)Family with Young Children (217)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (14)Group Traveler (147)Total (2,014)
    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-25-2016

    Wonderful breakfast that is included in price. Very fun neighborhood which is one block from subway and walking distance to a ton of good restaurants

    10IrenePosted on: 2-15-2026

    We had a spacious room in a great location. The breakfast was outstanding.

    I can’t think of anything that we did not like about the property.

    10LucyPosted on: 2-4-2026

    Style location helpful staff friendly comfortable

    9KevinPosted on: 2-3-2026

    Excellent breakfast and great location.

    The nighttime bar staff were rude and condescending.

    10MarkPosted on: 1-28-2026

    Fantastic stay, staff are always really friendly, welcoming and considerate, the hotel itself is lovely and in a great area of Stockholm. It's now our go-to whenever we go back to Sweden. Breakfast is included and till late on the weekends and well worth having. Rooms have a lovely vibe to them and features like the curated selection of CDS and DVDs, the heated floor and speaker in the bathroom and integrated iron in the cupboard are a few small examples of the level detail and consideration that's reflected across the hotel. We have also eaten in the ground floor restaurant and the lobby bar all of which were great.

    8JoannePosted on: 1-19-2026

    This is a very nice hotel but I do not understand the bed system. Two twin beds pushed together just never makes sense to me. How do people snuggle up? The two beds would just push apart and create a giant gap to fall into!Another hotel we stayed at had two twin foundations, but the top layer was a single unit so nobody fell off the bed! And there was no gap.

    The beds!

    10JosephPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Really enjoyed staying here! Very clean and comfortable . The breakfast was excellent. We had an early flight the day we checked out and they had food waiting for us to take since we couldn’t do breakfast . Great hotel!

    9IrvinePosted on: 1-9-2026

    I stayed 4 nights fir work and enjoyed it greatly. Service in the restaurant was superb

    9PatriPosted on: 1-8-2026

    Hotel located in a charming area, with a theater and a bar at the entrance that give it a very special atmosphere. The staff is young, friendly, and always helpful.One night I spilled tea on the bed, and the cleaning lady, Claudia, kindly came to change the sheets; she was very polite and attentive.I recommend it to everyone: it is a hotel full of charm, where you can truly feel the Swedish cinematic culture. The breakfast is varied and of excellent quality.

    everything perfect

    10AlkisPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Excellent breakfast, the room was clean and very cosy with an awesome view at the park. We were lucky enough to see some snow the days we spent there. The shower was amazing, pressure, cleanliness and amenities were spot on.

    10AndrewPosted on: 1-1-2026

    Location, staff and breakfast all excellent

    Room was quite small

    10SARAHPosted on: 12-24-2025

    Great location, beautiful hotel room on the 6th floor with a balcony and a view, the bed was heavenly, the lounge area and the breakfast was excellent.

    10JanPosted on: 12-23-2025

    A warm reception greeted us on arrival and staff went out of their way to recommend and book good local restaurants - all of which were excellent and within walking distance. The hotel was very well located being a fifteen minute walk from the interesting Gamla Stan. We all enjoyed relaxing in the stylish comfortable bar areas and there were excellent well presented breakfast buffet choices

    10GracePosted on: 12-23-2025

    Great StaffExcellent breakfast Good location

    No tea or coffee in the room

    10PhilipPosted on: 12-21-2025

    Location, the room, breakfast, staff.

    9PatelPosted on: 12-9-2025

    The staff were warm and very helpful, the hotel was beatifully decorated, the rooms were comfy and the breakfast was top notch

    10KarolinaPosted on: 12-4-2025

    Loved this hotel! From the friendliness of the staff (exceptional) to the design to the small surprises like the teddy bear in the room - everything was great. Very comfy beds and pillows (from pillpwmenu) and nice breakfast.

    10KarenPosted on: 11-25-2025

    Wonderfully friendly staff; super comfy rooms; fantastic breakfast; great to have the coffee station, pillow menu, CDs and chocolates in the rooms.

    10RonelPosted on: 11-21-2025

    Perfectly located. Loved the interior design. Staff members were super

    Would have loved a Nespresso machine in the room, instead of trekking to the 4th floor for a paper cup pre-made fix

    10MonicaPosted on: 11-18-2025

    Friendliness was above and beyond. Room was impeccably clean. Breakfast was unexpectedly included. Close to the metro and walking distance to the old city and palace. They even packed us a morning breakfast for our check out day!

    Honestly, nothing. One of the best hotels i have stayed in for the price.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that this is a cash-free hotel.

    Location

    Hotel Rival

    Mariatorget 3, Stockholm

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