Olivedal Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Top hotels in Olivedal
Clarion Hotel Draken
The hotel is nice and well located . The staff are very friendly. There was quite alot of construction noise in the area but I understand this is out of the hotels control. The bars downstairs were not always open. We were told we could take a drink from the downstairs bar to our room as it was closing ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Linnéplatsens Hotell & Vandrarhem - Hostel
Alright
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
The Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel is absolutely amazing and the staff were so nice. The theming of the hotel is just stunning and the room was so well designed. I loved the bathroom, my friend even bought the shampoo and conditioner. Having the little cubby with bunk beds was a great way for my friend ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Room was great, there was a big party down in the lobby, but even just one floor up our room was silent, portions a tiny bit small in the rooftop restaurant, but that's reaching to find criticism, overall a really good stay
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Scandic Crown
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clean room and Excellent staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olivedal
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.
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.
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
Lorensberg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lorensberg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gothenburg Concert Hall, and catch the metro at Korsvägen Tram Stop or Kapellplatsen Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal.
