Hôtel Eggers

Hôtel Eggers faces Drottningtorget, the square connecting central Gothenburg with its main railway station. The hotel occupies a listed building and has operated here since 1859. That continuity is more than a date on the sign: the house retains timbered rooms, mouldings, chandeliers and a staircase that recall the period when the railway transformed the city. For travellers stepping off a train with luggage, the station is literally across the square, and trams pass by the entrance.

The property has around 70 individually decorated rooms across Classic, Superior and Executive categories. One practical difference matters when booking: some rooms face the busy square, while others overlook a quieter courtyard. The hotel advertises a buffet breakfast, a restaurant serving classic food with Swedish and French influences, a cocktail bar in a historic setting and a seasonal terrace. The lobby also serves bistro dishes and the hotel’s well-known Swedish shrimp sandwich, so guests need not immediately search elsewhere for a meal after arrival.

Recent traveller feedback often returns to the building’s character, helpful staff, varied breakfast and easy connections by rail, tram and on foot. Less favourable comments focus on tram or square noise when windows are open, as well as small uneven floor levels associated with an old building. The listing consulted showed 4.3/5 from 1,930 reviews; it is a useful signal, though comments make clear that the experience can differ considerably by room and by how sensitive a guest is to noise.

The address is 2–4 Drottningtorget, opposite Göteborg Centralstation. Trädgårdsföreningen, a 19th-century park with the Palm House, is only steps away; from there, a walk can continue towards Nordstan, the Opera or the city-centre canals. The published hotel classification is four stars. Eggers suits travellers who value immediate rail access, historic architecture and an on-site restaurant and bar; when booking, ask about a courtyard-facing room if quiet is a priority and check exactly what the rate includes.