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Hotel Rival

4.0 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | View from room
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Scandinavian cuisine
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(137 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Rival

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and bars
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and 24-hour room service.
Hotel Rival offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. 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 minibars and hair dryers. 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hotel Rival. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Maria Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bistro Rival, a bistro that serves Scandinavian cuisine
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stockholm Palace and 6 minutes from Vasa Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rival. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Stockholm hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.
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 transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (SEK 650 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: SEK 650 per night
  • Late check-out fee: SEK 750 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 700.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 859 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, including concierge
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel within walking distance to lots of shopping and restaurants and bars. Close to Gamla Stan too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with balcony and view into park. Very clean and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and clean, very quiet, needed decaf coffee in lounge 4th floor and Ice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a wonderful time! Beautiful part of the city. Beds were very comfy. Right across the street from a beautiful park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute we pulled up in our taxi staff came out to greet us and help with cases. All very friendly staff. Great help yourself tea, coffee, biscuit and fruit complimentary. Hotel has a lovely vibe and lovely location. Easy to walk around to see sites. breakfast in the price. Room very clean and very comfortable bedding with quality linen and quality supplies in the bathroom. You will love your stay here. Highly recommend. Chris August 2025 Australia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent right across from a quiet, scenic small park. Staff was attentive and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Bathroom was clean and shower was great. Lighting in the bathroom could have been better. I would definitely recommend staying if you can afford it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Art in Stockholm

Great,slightly quirky with great art
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin Clifford

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at Hotel Rival. We traveled Scandinavia for over 2 weeks and this was my favorite hotel out of all the ones we stayed at. The room was spacious and the bed comfy. We returned to our room after our day sightseeing with turn down service and sparkling water on the bed stand. The breakfast was delicious and had made to order choices as well as a full buffet. It also had AC which is not always available at Scandinavian hotels. We rented bikes from the hotel and biked all around Stockholm. Thank you Hotel Rival for a wonderful 4 night stay!
Beautiful room
Park across the street
Biking in Stockholm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandrani, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

One of My Favorite Hotels Ever!

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.
Park across from hotel
Room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romik, Annandale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel everything was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hakan, Centennial

Travelled with partner
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