Sydväst
Västra Götaland County
Visit Sydväst
Popular places to visit
Vinga
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vinga during your travels in Sydväst. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Top hotels in Sydväst
Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard
I was very positively surprised by this place. The staff were very helpful. Breakfast was amazing. The rooms in excellent condition. I’d stay here again
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hotell Isbolaget
Restaurant was good. We ate there twice and at Popsicle Cafe once. They are the only two restaurants in town. Both are very friendly and the food is okay. The hotel felt a bit like a hostel. The front desk is not always staffed, and they only cleaned our room once in the four days that we were there. ...
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Lovely family room but no drawers to put your stuff and only a small rail for clothes, not much for a family of 4. Otherwise excellent hotel, friendly, great location next to the park, easy to get into the centre, kids loved it
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Clarion Hotel Draken
Comfy room with good views across Gothenburg, powerful shower. Centrally located for easy access to sights, restaurants and bars. Rooftop bar was also quite vibey for a Saturday night. We did book a spa session as well which was actually pretty busy and so, not super relaxing (and you paid extra ...
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Great location, just a short walk from the central station. Great vibe in the lobby/bar area. Friendly staff and nice clean room. Felt safe walking back at night.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Great location
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sydväst
Eriksberg
Visitors to Eriksberg enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Göta Canal is worth a stop.
Majorna
Majorna is well-liked for its monuments and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Stena Line Germany Terminal and Göta Canal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around.
Olivedal
If you're spending time in Olivedal, check out sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan Tram Stop.
Haga
Well-liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Linnegatan and The Iron Square, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lindholmen
If you're spending some time in Lindholmen, Frihamnen and Göta Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Vasastaden
Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
