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Hotel Rival

Mariatorget 3, Södermalm, 118 91 Stockholm, Sweden – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1202 reviews)

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9.1
Wonderful
1,201 reviews

great vibe. terrific area. lovely, helpful staff. GREAT that they had a self service ice machine and also coffee.

John United States of America

Hotel Rival is located in a real neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and bars, with an amazing bakery (St. Paul) right around the corner. There are convenient options for public transportation nearby, and much of the city is within walking distance. Breakfast every morning was a treat, with a variety of delicious options to choose from, and the hotel staff were warm, friendly, and always helpful.

Michael United States of America

Everything at Hotel Rival was amazing. It was located near a cute little park as well as a ton of restaurants and shops plus a metro stop. The staff was very kind and attentive. The room was small but very cozy. The food options at the hotel were plentiful and the bar had nice drink options. The breakfast spread was incredible and I wish I could eat it every morning!

Holly United States of America

A great hotel. Superb location. Great breakfast and very friendly and efficient staff. The room was very good, although air con would have helped (it was very hot). I would recommend to anyone and the meals and drinks were value for money. Check in staff helpful with info and recommendations.

Chris United Kingdom

the great service at front desk and at breakfast. Beautiful Art Deco. great bed and bed linens

Avner Israel

Cool property in a former theatre. It is located next to a park and close to restaurants and bars. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable.

Gerard United States of America

the friendly staff, great location,comfortable rooms

Linda Canada

The hotel was very attractive, the staff was very helpful, the location was super convenient to some of the city's major tourist locations, including the city docks, and the daily breakfast was abundant and delicious.

Jessica United States of America

Great boutique hotel with nice bar and good breakfast. Balcony room on the park is a plus

Don United States of America

The hotel is very nice, rooms big to the european standards, decor very cute retro style, beds very comfortable. On the floor there was coffee/tea/snacks/fresh fruit stand al the time. Very nice bar in the lobby of the hotel . And Breakfast.. it's a five star!!! Even with champagne every morning to celebrate your vacation! May be 15 min walk from the old town. The area around is very hippy , lots of bars and restaurants and no big crowds like in the old town.

Lina United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
1,201 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great vibe. terrific area. lovely, helpful staff. GREAT that they had a self service ice machine and also coffee.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Hotel Rival is located in a real neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and bars, with an amazing bakery (St. Paul) right around the corner.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything at Hotel Rival was amazing. It was located near a cute little park as well as a ton of restaurants and shops plus a metro stop. The staff was very kind and attentive.”
    Holly Holly United States of America United States of America
  • “A great hotel. Superb location. Great breakfast and very friendly and efficient staff. The room was very good, although air con would have helped (it was very hot).”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the great service at front desk and at breakfast. Beautiful Art Deco. great bed and bed linens”
    Avner Avner Israel Israel
  • “Cool property in a former theatre. It is located next to a park and close to restaurants and bars. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable.”
    Gerard Gerard United States of America United States of America
  • “the friendly staff, great location,comfortable rooms”
    Linda Linda Canada Canada
  • “The hotel was very attractive, the staff was very helpful, the location was super convenient to some of the city's major tourist locations, including the city docks, and the daily breakfast was...”
    Jessica Jessica United States of America United States of America
  • “Great boutique hotel with nice bar and good breakfast. Balcony room on the park is a plus”
    Don Don United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is very nice, rooms big to the european standards, decor very cute retro style, beds very comfortable. On the floor there was coffee/tea/snacks/fresh fruit stand al the time.”
    Lina Lina United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.6
High score for Stockholm

Stay in the heart of Stockholm – Excellent location – show map

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 feet away.

Bistro Restaurant serves Swedish cuisine and an extensive wine list. Chilled beers and cocktails are served in Rival’s elegant bar.

This is our guests' favorite part of Stockholm, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Rival has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 20, 2001

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Stockholm, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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4 reasons to choose Hotel Rival

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 1,201 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.6
High score for Stockholm

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  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great vibe. terrific area. lovely, helpful staff. GREAT that they had a self service ice machine and also coffee.”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel Rival is located in a real neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and bars, with an amazing bakery (St. Paul) right around the corner. There are convenient options for public transportation nearby, and much of the city is within...”
  • Holly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything at Hotel Rival was amazing. It was located near a cute little park as well as a ton of restaurants and shops plus a metro stop. The staff was very kind and attentive. The room was small but very cozy. The food options at the hotel were...”
  • Chris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A great hotel. Superb location. Great breakfast and very friendly and efficient staff. The room was very good, although air con would have helped (it was very hot). I would recommend to anyone and the meals and drinks were value for money. Check in...”
  • Avner
    IsraelIsrael
    “the great service at front desk and at breakfast. Beautiful Art Deco. great bed and bed linens”
  • Gerard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Cool property in a former theatre. It is located next to a park and close to restaurants and bars. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable.”
  • Linda
    CanadaCanada
    “the friendly staff, great location,comfortable rooms”
  • Jessica
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was very attractive, the staff was very helpful, the location was super convenient to some of the city's major tourist locations, including the city docks, and the daily breakfast was abundant and delicious.”
  • Don
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great boutique hotel with nice bar and good breakfast. Balcony room on the park is a plus”
  • Lina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel is very nice, rooms big to the european standards, decor very cute retro style, beds very comfortable. On the floor there was coffee/tea/snacks/fresh fruit stand al the time. Very nice bar in the lobby of the hotel . And Breakfast.. it's...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?
    Reception area and elevators are cleaned with disinfectant frequently, most part of the checkin can be done online to shorten the onsite process.
    Answered on May 12, 2020
  • I am planning to return to Stockholm in May 2023, I’m wondering if you have a shuttle from the airport please. Please quote price in AUDs Do your show...
    How nice! We do have showerchair on request. There is no shuttle to us from the airport, go with Taxi Stockholm fixed price 695sek. Most welcome with ...
    Answered on June 7, 2022
  • hi do you have AC in all your rooms please? I need an air condition.. coming in a week.. thanks A Evron
    Good evening. We have AC in all of our suites, Deluxe and Deluxe with balcony rooms as well as a few Superior rooms. Best regards, Sean Naughton / Fr...
    Answered on July 1, 2021
  • Is there an extra charge for parking?
    Hello, Yes, parking at our hotel has a charge of 495 sek/night. we take care of the car at check in. Best regards Mats
    Answered on February 20, 2022
  • Hello, can you smoke on the balcony? Thank you
    Hi! So sorry for the late reply. Yes you can, smoking on the balcony is not prohibited. Best regards Jesper Sandberg
    Answered on May 26, 2021
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Bistro Rival

    Food: Seafood, European

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Hotel Rival

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Activities
  • Live music/Performance Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs SEK 495 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel Rival takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
SEK 500 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed by request
SEK 500 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Rival accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this is a cash-free hotel.