Name: Hotel Rival
Address: Mariatorget 3, Maria, Stockholm, Stockholm Municipality, Sweden, Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE
Price range: $195–$767 per night
Rating: 9.33

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, Hotel Rival stands out for warm, professional service, an excellent breakfast with made-to-order options, and a walkable Södermalm location near the metro and park, offering a lively yet comfortable boutique atmosphere.

Rooms are stylish and comfortable, with very good beds, pillow menus, and some balconies or park views. Common critiques include some smaller rooms, occasional corridor wear, intermittent noise from nearby areas, and a few reports of limited blackout, lighting, or air-conditioning controls. Overall, travellers can expect a polished, personable stay with strong dining and easy access to the city.

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Facilities

Multiple bars, a bistro/tavern, and an on-site theater/venue create a lively atmosphere; several guests enjoyed renting bikes. Travellers also appreciate the complimentary 4th-floor coffee station and helpful parking assistance.

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Veronica

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mysigt hotell som vi har återkommit till gen9m åren. Trevlig personal, bra mat, skön barer att chilla i.

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Anna

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, clean hotel with a fun vibe in a great location central to everything. The staff were excellent and very helpful at all times. We loved the 24/7 coffee bar located on the 4th floor which was so convenient and we were surprised at the excellent quality of the coffee! Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the variety of options. Would recommend this hotel and we would definitely return in the future!

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Peter

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfekt hotell att bo på när man ska på teater i huset

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Patrik

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toppen hotell med bra utbud restaurang och fantasisk frukost!

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Ann-Kristin

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Otroligt trevlig service! Väldigt lyxigt att bara kunna lämna bilnycklarna vid ankomst och få hjälp med parkeringen. Rent, fräscht och lyxigt boende.

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Leif

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rival är förmodligen inte bäst på något; men Rival är inte heller dåligt på något och jämnheten vinner! Vi börjar med bra personal, bra mottagande, bra valet parking, bra rum, bra barer, bra läge, bra frukost, bra restaurant…å så fortsätter det, det liksom bara funkar! Men dyrt ibland.

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scott

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I feel quite fortunate to have booked our stay at Hotel Rival. The room was comfortable and very clean. The view of the park across the street was very nice. A short and pleasant walk to Old Town. The staff were amazing. Friendly and helpful. A Relaxing environment. We enjoyed the breakfast and coffee bar on the 4th floor. Finally , a shout out to Joel , thank you for the warm welcome to the hotel, city and country.

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Leif

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Helt OK rum som dock inte sticker ut. Men det som verkligen sticker ut är bemötande och serviceanda! Bäst i sverige. Dessutom är utbudet av barer, restauranger och underhållning lysande. Så totalt ett riktigt bra ställe!!

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Barbro

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Välkomnande personal! Tyst rum med underbara sängkläder. Jättefin frukost. Mysig Taverna! Återkommer gärna!

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Elizabeth

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Well located with very helpful staff and bikes to rent and ride around Stockholm. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean and well kept. A few noted worn or stained corridor carpets and occasional dust or minor bathroom issues.

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Patrik

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rymligt, välordnat och fräscht rum. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal.

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Dennis

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best hotel of any I have stayed in in last three years. Cleanliness is impeccable and room las large with clean carpeting. Centrally located and near the Silja ferry dock. I was asked if I would be having breakfast in the morning I said I had an early flight and they said they would pack me something to take and the next morning they remembered! Never had such excellent service.

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Mark Nicholas

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely supportive staff. Good breakfast. Very happy with room. Communal areas in floor 4 need work. Heavily stained carpet. Looks like there’s been a flood or big spills without the carpet being cleaned or changed.

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Christina

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room with balcony and view into park. Very clean and great amenities.

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Wendi

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My first room was terrible. Filthy carpets, TV remote was dead, the safe didn’t work, and there are no blackout curtains. The curtains they had did not cover the windows completely, and it was light for most of the night. I complained and they moved me to a beautiful room, which is what they should’ve given me to begin with.

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Lukas

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lite dammigt men rent efter städning. Bra frukost, lyxigt med Al a carte

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Per

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mkt bra boende med trevlig personal och sköna rum, fräsch frukost. Enda minuset var halvstopp i handfatet tillsagt vid utcheckningen.

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sherrie

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Loved the location...quick walk to the subway. Room was beautiful and beds very comfortable. The hallway carpeting was atrocious...deeply stained and dated. This was the only reason I couldn't give the hotel a 5 star rating.

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Joe

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rent, trivsamt allt bra!

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Lena

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rent och fräscht rum; kanske väl lite garderobsutrymme för två personer. Härlig säng och fint badrum.

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Rooms

Rooms feel stylish and comfortable with excellent beds, pillow menus, and some balconies or park views. However, some are small, and a few guests reported noise from nearby areas plus inconsistencies with blackout curtains, lighting, or air conditioning.

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Maria

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rival ligger i hjärtat av Södermalm så jättebra gångavstånd till Götgatan och flera restauranger. Otroligt gästvänlig och trevlig personal. Mysig miljö och härlig konst på väggarna. Jag älskade frukosten och då är jag en person som ofta väljer hotell efter frukostutbudet… Jag upplevde frukosten lugn och familjär och med ett bra utbud. Enda minuset var att det var dubbeltäcke i dubbelsängen (vilket säkert hade gått att få ett till om vi vetat om det) och några gillar ju också det… och att vi fick ett rum precis vägg i vägg med en allmän kaffeautomat. Vi tänkte att man ändå inte dricker kaffe på natten så det var lugnt. Pyttsan! 00:30 intog den sista gästen kaffe på natten och 05:30 intogs den första koppen av en annan gäst. Ljudet fortplantade rätt rejält in till vårt rum. Hit kommer vi gärna igen men inte till det rummet! 😄

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Malin

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Läget är bra Stort utbud på frukosten Minus är att rummet vi fick inte hade AC.

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Joana

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly hotel. Love the breakfast and the location. Rooms are tiny but the bed is comfortable and love the fact that they spoil you with lots of pillows.

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Tony

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. The staff were the stars of the place. Our room was a little small for our taste but well appointed. There are bigger rooms in the hotel.

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Anna

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Underbara sängar, bästa frukosten i Stockholm!

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Christina

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room with balcony and view into park. Very clean and great amenities.

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Chandrani

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located in a convenient location with close proximity to restaurants and cafes! The bed and pillows were very comfy and the reception staff was very friendly! The room size was small and the bathroom was really tiny and the lighting in the bathroom and room were not enough. Also there’s no master switch so you need to switch off lamps etc individually which was inconvenient.

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Rebecca

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We absolutely loved our stay at the Rival! Michele and Sveda were so helpful and lovely. We stayed in the penthouse suite which had beautiful views of the park snd surrounding area and was gorgeous! The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was remarkable. Can’t say enough about how much we loved this place. Loved the history as a theater and the artwork. Highly recommend for a great stay in Stockholm!!

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Tuomas

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was excellent, but located next to the coffee machine. Some noise came through. Breakfast was high quality

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Melissa

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the hotel charges much to much for an outdated room with a bad smell, no blackout curtains, and peeling paint. They need to either lower the rates for the older rooms or do some major renovations. The lighting was annoying, with no overhead lighting and no central light switch. I have never spent so much time trying to turn on and off various lamps. I would have been ok with the subpar furnishings, but it is unacceptable to not have proper blackout curtains or blinds in a country where the sun is up most of the night in the summer. Sleep is a basic necessity. I was told to use an eye mask. Also, the hotel doesn’t have a bellhop or complimentary water so be prepared when you arrive if you choose to stay here

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Service

Service is a standout across reviews, with genuinely friendly, proactive staff who offer thoughtful touches, local advice, early check-ins, and to-go breakfasts.

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aret

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate, exceptional staff, fabulous location

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Harris

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff, including concierge

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Marsha

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazing. My mom & I came in early off of a cruise and they happened to have a room ready so we were able to put our luggage in our room and freshen up a bit. They asked us if we wanted our breakfast for that morning since we were leaving the next morning before breakfast time. So much going above & beyond. Great experience and great breakfast too!!

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Lisa

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We have had an excellent stay here at Hotel Rival. The room is very comfortable, and there are wonderful amenities. I especially like robes and slippers! The breakfast is also top notch with delicious options and a menu to order from. But what sets Hotel Rival apart from others is the exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable staff. People at the front desk, directed us where to go and how to get there, and let us work on our Swedish with them. The people at breakfast were so kind and warm. One woman even showed us how her grandmother served Swedish pancakes. Even the police officer doing security last weekend for a concert was friendly. This encouraged us to stay an extra night because the people here have made the hotel feel like a home away from home. Thanks for making this stay so special.

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Anne

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From the warm welcome to the warm goodbye, the staff at this hotel are some of the friendliest I've ever encountered. Nothing was too much trouble. Their knowledge of Stockholm is, of course, excellent but the enthusiasm with which they share it is infectious. Our room had lovely amenities, the only slight complaint was it could have been a degree or two warmer, as the temperature outside dropped while there but the bed was very comfortable and warm. If I ever return to Stockholm, I would stay here again, no question. And finally, it is situated a hop away from the metro, an easy walk away from the ferry and on the doorstep to the old town, so its location makes it a winner. Recommended.

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Sarah

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Außergewöhnlich nette Belegschaft. Super Frühstück, tolle Lage, alles gut fußläufig erreichbar.

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Karen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was outstanding. Important to note that it is non smoking and has great air conditioning. There is a subway stop five minutes from the hotel. The location is great. The bed was wonderful and they had a pillow menu. The front desk crew could not have been more helpful. They arranged a taxi to the airport for us. Since they knew we were leaving before breakfast they prepared ham sandwiches, oranges, and orange juice to eat in the cab on the way to the airport.

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Lawrence

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Probably one of the nicest, most hospitable places I’ve ever stayed in Europe. The rooms were great, the breakfast fantastic, the craft cocktails at the bar were spot on and the location an easy walk to everything. Staff was amazing! Got us comfortable with the city and helped with everything including having a breakfast ready to go for us along with a taxi so we could make our early flight. Michelle at the front desk was amazing, warm and welcoming. 5 stars plus! Stay here and you won’t be disappointed.

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Jennifer

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hotel Rival and its staff are a delight. Really cool design property an old cinema now a hotel/theatre/bar. We had deluxe room, spacious great view. Breakfast had everything you could want buffet and cooked. There is a bistro and tavern and bar. Warm friendly place easily accessed using commuter SL train from airport to Stockholm Sodra the stop after Stockholm Central. Then a short easy walk to hotel.

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Gregg

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From check-in to check-out, this hotel excels. Reception staff member took extra time to make recommendations on sights and breakfast wait staff hand-wrote suggestions for dinner restaurants. Hotel itself has an eclectic vibe with red cabinets in the very comfortable rooms, colorful carpets in the halls, and plush seating in the lobby. The breakfast buffet, available 7 am to noon, was excellent and included cooked-to-order dishes like Swedish pancakes and avocado toast with egg. The location of the hotel is next to a peaceful park, steps away from a bus stop and a block from the Metro. Old Town (Gamla Stan) is easily walkable, two bus or Metro stops away. The area around the hotel has many restaurants and bars, including several on the lively Swedenborgsgatan. A few blocks away is Ivor Los Park which offers dramatic views of the city.

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Location

Set on Södermalm by a quiet park, the hotel is near the metro and an easy walk to Gamla Stan and many restaurants. Guests find it convenient for getting around while staying slightly outside the busiest tourist areas.

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ernst

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

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Maritess

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rival. It is conveniently located with the train station only a 5 minute walk from the hotel which then takes you to the City Center. it is about a 15 minute walk to the Old Town where there is a variety of restaurants and stores. There is a lovely park in front and it was wonderful to sit there and enjoy the Swedish tradition of Fika- drinking our coffee and having our pastry after a long day of exploring Stockholm. All the staff were friendly and very helpful- they truly want you to enjoy your time in their city. Overall, we highly recommend this hotel!

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Clare

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful hotel with comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast and bar. We loved the streets nearby with outdoor dining options. Still close to the old town and tourist hot spots - but outside proper tourist area.

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Jill

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay at Hotel Rival. Nice room, excellent staff, delicious, hearty breakfast that will fuel you for most of the day, and a happening bar/lobby to come back to at the end of the day. Also across from a lovely park, 1 block from metro station, and surrounded by great restaurant options.

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Benedict

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect stay! you can walk to all the good spots (old town, shopping) but you’re also close to buses and the metro. I agree with all the previous reviews: the staff is awesome, the rooms are great and the included breakfast is really good. Worth every penny!

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Mark

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good breakfast, good location for getting around

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Jennifer

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hotel Rival and its staff are a delight. Really cool design property an old cinema now a hotel/theatre/bar. We had deluxe room, spacious great view. Breakfast had everything you could want buffet and cooked. There is a bistro and tavern and bar. Warm friendly place easily accessed using commuter SL train from airport to Stockholm Sodra the stop after Stockholm Central. Then a short easy walk to hotel.

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Anne

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel Rival is truly a Stockholm gem. Our family of six loved this hotel and are still raving about it now that we're back home. I had great communication with the staff before our arrival about getting to the hotel from the airport, which was much appreciated. We arrived a little groggy after our eight-hour flight and the Hotel Rival staff couldn't have been kinder and more accommodating. Even though we were several hours before the official check-in, they were able to secure our three rooms, giving us a chance for a quick nap before we began touring wonderful Stockholm. The entire property is beautiful and the rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed. The breakfasts, which are included, were absolutely delicious. There's a lovely park across the street and we were able to walk to just about every place we wanted to visit. we hated to leave, but the staff also helped us secure a large taxi for our return to the airport. Can't say enough about the Hotel Rival. One of our favorite European hotels ever! Thank you

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Janet

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the location, on Sodermalm across from a lovely park but with plenty of things around and close to transportation!

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Jacob

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This is an amazing hotel, from the initial check-in process to check out. The hotel staff are wonderfully accommodating and were extremely helpful. Situated in the middle of everything, it was easy to get around the city as the nearest subway station was only 2 blocks away. We cannot recommend Hotel Rival enough.

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality, variety, and made-to-order dishes alongside the buffet; many call it a highlight. On-site dining and the bar are enjoyed, though a few mentions note occasional inconsistencies.

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Jimmie

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra frukost och trevlig personal

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Petter

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Som vanligt utmärkt service av alla delar av personalen och extra plus för de varma rätterna lagade på beställning och baristakaffet på frukosten. Rival är ett perfekt hotell.

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Lars

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Återkommer gärna till hotellet , bra personal och god mat i bistron och tavernan. Bra rum tyst och lugnt . Bra läge vid Mariatorget.

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Magnus

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra rum och fantastisk frukost.

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Niclas

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Väldigt bra frukost med personlig service. Underbart hotell med härliga rum!

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Patrik

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toppen hotell med bra utbud restaurang och fantasisk frukost!

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Romana

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walkable to local attractions, restaurants and shopping Food in the restaurant outstanding Beautiful park across Breakfast also has multiple excellent options

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Veikko

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Frukosten, liten men otroligt bra. Äggrätter, pannkakor och cappuccino kan beställas.

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Christoffer

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk frukost

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Ian

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The service is both friendly and helpful. The only comparison would be four seasons but that is more formal. The restaurants are way above hotel average while being reasonable cost. Laundry is reasonably priced and efficient.

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Month	Average price
January	$208
February	$215
March	$233
April	$249
May	$339
June	$379
July	$255
August	$284
September	$285
October	$270
November	$248
December	$236

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $299	5 $303
6 $224	7 $289	8 $364	9	10	11 $251	12 $419
13 $225	14 $317	15	16	17	18 $317	19 $409
20 $232	21 $315	22 $560	23 $509	24 $767	25 $510	26 $348
27 $217	28 $261	29 $293	30 $372

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $253	2 $249	3 $292
4 $204	5 $243	6 $260	7 $310	8 $274	9 $257	10 $307
11 $215	12 $257	13 $244	14 $437	15 $254	16 $289	17 $350
18 $223	19 $260	20 $280	21 $262	22 $260	23 $245	24 $253
25 $195	26 $240	27 $266	28 $289	29 $264	30 $229	31 $223

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