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Hotel Rival

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Balcony view
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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mariatorget 3, Box 175 25, Stockholm, SE-118 91
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm Viking Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gröna Lund
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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About the area

Stockholm

With a stay at Hotel Rival in Stockholm (Central Stockholm), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Stockholm Palace and 6 minutes from Vasa Museum. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Gröna Lund and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Avicii Arena.

What's nearby

  • Stockholm Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stockholm Viking Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stockholm City Hall - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gröna Lund - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • ABBA The Museum - 8 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariatorget T-Bana - 2 min walk
  • Stockholm Södra Station - 6 min walk
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drop Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Söders hjärta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pitcher's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Half Way Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rival

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and bars
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
For dinner or brunch, stop by Bistro Rival, a restaurant that specializes in Scandinavian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Reviews

Hotel Rival Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, delicious breakfast, and pleasant staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn, chula vista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transportation, clean, okay size rooms, staff were helpful. Good restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Move if your room is a disaster

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, staff were so accommodating and location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to local attractions, restaurants and shopping Food in the restaurant outstanding Beautiful park across Breakfast also has multiple excellent options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari, Othello

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a nutshell, the staff at the Rival is superb… friendly, helpful, efficient. The rooms are eclectic and well-appointed with super comfortable beds (and a pillow menu) and a great shower. The breakfast is also very good. Patrons may order off a small menu and/or select breakfast items from a buffet filled with an assortment of breads, cheeses, meats, yogurt, and fruit. Champagne is also available!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, McAllen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! The reception staff couldn’t have been more helpful with suggestions about what to see and how to manage it. Delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could Not Be Better! Great rooms and great breakfast and great drinks outside alone the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEEJEONG

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was an ideal choice: conveniently located, perfectly maintained and a very professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamas Andras, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aret, New YOrk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate, exceptional staff, fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, with great service. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is great. Their service is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious compared to many other European hotels we’ve stayed at; the breakfast was great; the neighborhood was safe, clean, and super convenient; and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Hotel Rival. We had a room with a balcony, and the balcony was fantastic with potted plants, comfy chairs, and blankets for chilly nights. The staff was attentive and kind. The included breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of food and drinks. Also, the room was artistic and well appointed with turn-down service each night. We will definitely stay at Hotel Rival again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025