Rica Hotel 25, Gothenburg

New Rica Hotel No. 25 is a personal and vibrant hotel with a sense of a living room where all guests will feel at home. During 2010-11, the hotel has been totally renovated, renamed and given a whole new interior design - a playful, modern and warm environment that is constantly changing in the form of exciting exhibitions. You will find a nice relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff will make sure you feel well looked after. Sit by the fire, read a newspaper and make yourself at home. The location offer Gothenburg's best shopping, restaurants and a rich cultural life within easy reach. Hotel's breakfast buffet is developed together with the Swedish Culinary Team and gives you a large variety of both hot and cold dishes, whether you give priority to health or everyday luxury. The hotel's 112 rooms are decorated in bright Scandinavian colours and equipped with comfortable Jensen beds. The hotel offers free wireless Internet access, 4-star standard and are certified with the Nordic eco-label. The personal hospitality, "home feeling" and the very central location will make your experience into something special.

Gothenburg is a compact city, which makes exploring it on foot a breeze. And with attractive thoroughfares to tread, plus canals and parks to see, this is one of the most enjoyable ways to visit it. Avenyn, lined with cafés, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, is a great place to stay, right in the heart of the entertainment district. And from here, all the main attractions are close at hand. Stroll down to the waterfront with its striking Opera House, naval ships and Maritime Museum, or check out the city's wide range of interesting museums.

We recommend: a meal in one of Gothenburg's many fine restaurants like Tvakanten or Fond.

Best for: couples and families