Title: Sydväst Travel Guide: Best of Sydväst, Västra Götaland County Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sydväst](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydvast-Hotels.d805379515064262656.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Västra Götaland County](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Vastra-Gotaland-County.d6222892.Flight-Destinations)[Sydväst Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sydvast.d805379515064262656.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sydväst Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydvast.d805379515064262656.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sydväst Travel Guide ## Västra Götaland County ![This is my favourite photo from my trip to Sweden. Visiting the islands was great idea. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181065/97572f91-af47-4810-898a-db047c532483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is my favourite photo from my trip to Sweden. Visiting the islands was great idea. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181065/97572f91-af47-4810-898a-db047c532483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stora Amundön nature reserve on the Swedish West Coast. There are horses and sheep left to graze on the island in the summer. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181065/037055f7-66d7-499f-a1c4-a78e6c52c684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swedish West Coast Down by the water on a sunny day in May. The pink flowers are sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Sat on the rocks, looking out over the blue sea, glittering in the sun. This was the first time this year, that the stone actually had warmed up enough to make it pleasant to remain seated. Without the jacket on... And I was just one, out of many, that had the same bright idea this day! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181065/dd7a86ab-5f23-4c64-a815-d1b3d6ce1b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mute swans are common here on the Swedish West Coast. These last days there have been unusually many. On this occasion a flock of swans had stopped close to land, and some of them stood here calmly "posing" on rocks in the water - unaware of the odd person sneaking up behind the bushes.... ;)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181065/4497b280-7d27-4a35-916f-6ca24175a555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sydväst Things to do Hotels Where to stay --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vinga-Sydvast.d553248621558115345.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Gothenburg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/650825/83b8567a-5f2e-4f26-be6d-98db1e00ab4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £28 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-gothenburg-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a650825.activity-details) ![Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5250273/1617db6a-bd1e-4191-9697-394e9850258b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gothenburg-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-bus-ticket.a5250273.activity-details) ![Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45753049/df7d1093-2ebe-4ffa-8abb-b18073c217d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-gothenburg-all-inclusive-pass-with-25-attractions.a45753049.activity-details) ![Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47697937/e60031db-1a28-43cb-ae51-ae7770b90abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gothenburg-universeum-entry-ticket.a47697937.activity-details) ![Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49347941/2dac3b50-e957-47d1-b3f6-7809248bf2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/entry-ticket-to-gothenburg-museum-of-art-with-pickup.a49347941.activity-details) ![Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47228454/70998080-5b5a-47a6-a8e3-0fe5b9d6755c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet £79 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shopping-tour-from-gothenburg-to-hede-fashion-outlet.a47228454.activity-details) [See all activities in Västra Götaland County](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Vastra-Gotaland-County.d6222892.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sydväst ![Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4050000/4049900/4049832/8b16f500_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard Skeppet Ärans Väg 23 Vastra Frolunda Vastra Gotaland £85 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vastra Frolunda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) 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 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=4049832&PinnedHotelID=4049832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=805379515064262656) ![Hotell Isbolaget](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36763900/36763877/698d333a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotell Isbolaget 45 Donsö hamnväg Donsö Västra Götalands län £146 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Donsö. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Styrsö Bratten Ferry Terminal and Archipelago ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews) Only hotel on Donsö-bit like a hostel. 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 7 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=36763877&PinnedHotelID=36763877&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=805379515064262656) ![Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88444400/88444331/3aea5637_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel Herman Lindmans Torg 1 Gothenburg Västra Götaland £106 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,271 reviews) 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 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=88444331&PinnedHotelID=88444331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=805379515064262656) ![Clarion Hotel Draken](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91550600/91550515/474a2fa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Hotel Draken Olof Palmes Plats 2 Gothenburg £98 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,866 reviews) 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 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=91550515&PinnedHotelID=91550515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=805379515064262656) ![Scandic Goteborg Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72980000/72974100/72974015/5ae9e59e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scandic Goteborg Central VIKINGSGATAN 7 Gothenburg £58 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,372 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=72974015&PinnedHotelID=72974015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=805379515064262656) ![Gothia Towers & Upper House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24800/24747/fc597351_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gothia Towers & Upper House Mässans Gata 24 Gothenburg Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gothenburg-Eriksberg.dx553248634743899372) ![Aerial view over area named "Majorna" and the Suspension bridge "Älvsborgsbron" in Gothenburg, Sweden.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221911/5b9eb54f-a26d-4460-aaea-d66ded8f910e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Majorna 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gothenburg-Majorna.dx6221911) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Olivedal While you're in Olivedal, take in top sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gothenburg-Olivedal.dx553248635976385527) ![Skansen Kronan showing military items, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6213705/36473ceb-4442-46c6-baeb-980d10ea9a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gothenburg-Haga.dx6272526) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lindholmen While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gothenburg-Lindholmen.dx553248635974577962) ![Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Gothenburg, Aerial view ofVasastaden district](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220275/6db86178-bab3-47c9-aef5-8a57b0073c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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