




In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 71 guest reviews of Hotel Pigalle. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: Many rooms are very small, especially the cheapest ones. Trams rumbling past street-facing rooms from early morning.
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Offering elegant, individually designed rooms, this hotel is next to Nordstan Shopping Centre and just 5 minutes' walk from Gothenburg Central Station. It provides free Wi-Fi, a lobby bar and top-floor restaurant with terrace.
Housed in a building from 1749, Hotel Pigalle offers bright, colourful rooms with a large flat-screen TV, seating area and carpeted floors. Each of the marbled bathrooms includes a shower.
Guests can relax with a drink or snack in the well-appointed lobby bar. Hotel Pigalle also serves a daily breakfast. Set in the charming converted attic, Restaurant Atelier serves lunch and dinner made from the best local ingredients.
Within a 15-minute walk is Ullevi Arena and Avenyn, Gothenburg’s main street. Brunnsparken Tram Stop, just 100 metres away, is 8 minutes' ride from the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre. Hotel guests enjoy discount prices on off-site parking.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Pigalle is ideal for travellers seeking a central city base with historic European flair. A curated selection of local breakfast items is served daily near Gothenburg Central Station. However, guests should note that ambient noise from the nearby shopping district is common, and some specific rooms suffer from limited natural light.
Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Gothenburg is 9.0.
- The rooms draw inspiration from early 20th-century Paris, featuring velvet textures, patterned wallpapers, and hand-selected furniture. This creates an atmosphere that feels distinct from the minimalist aesthetic common in many other Scandinavian hospitality offerings.
- Restaurant Atelier and the accompanying terrace provide elevated dining experiences with views over the city rooftops. The space is effectively utilized for seasonal Swedish cuisine and sophisticated evening cocktails in a garden-like setting.
- Its proximity to high-traffic retail areas and the central station can result in ambient city sounds during peak hours. Guests sensitive to noise may consider requesting rooms on higher floors or those facing the inner courtyard.
- Due to the historical layout of the building, a few guest rooms feature smaller windows or overlook narrow side streets. While these spaces maintain the hotel's rich decor, they receive less direct sunlight during the winter months.
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Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Couples who want Belle Époque rooms with heavy velvet curtains right next to Nordstan
- Night owls who want a piano bar and a live music stage inside the hotel
- Diners who want a fourth-floor restaurant and a rooftop terrace over Gothenburg
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Rooms & which one to pick
- Petite Double Room1 full bedsleeps 220 m²
- Classique Double Room1 full bedsleeps 225 m²
- Royale Double Room1 queen bedsleeps 230 m²
- Petite Plus Double Room1 full bedsleeps 225 m²
- Small Double Room1 queen bedsleeps 222 m²
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Hotel Pigalle
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €371 in total (€186 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €211. Lowest €125 (check-in 18 Oct), highest €471 (check-in 23 Sept).
Friday and Saturday check-ins cost about the same per night as the rest of the week.
Price per night for check-ins from 22 Sept to 22 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
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Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“While there are a few things I could point to for improvement, overall, this is a great hotel and we enjoyed our three night stay. Dogs: They're very welcoming of dogs, such a nice change of pace coming from Denmark where there is such an opposition to furry friends. The room had its own dog bed and they provided bowls and even some treats. Our dog was able to join us for breakfast on the roof patio each morning and for a drink in the ground floor bar. I think the only place she wasn't allowed was the main restaurant room. Rooms: Comfortable beds, lovely decor and clean. The shower is quite dated but it worked fine. It was quiet, no issues with neighbouring rooms and hallway noise like in many old hotels. The rooms were also too warm - we had brought mini fans so we were fine but just used the covers from the duvets - I can imagine during the heatwaves it could be bad. Service was kind and courteous though not always the most reactive or efficient. Breakfast was pretty good - my main complaint is it didn't change much day to day. If you're there more than three days the same eggs and pancakes will get old for sure. And we never say a server come to the table for coffee orders, so be sure to go up to the counter to order your espresso drinks if you want more than drip coffee. Location is great, the big issue was that there's no place to pull over and unload luggage. I suggest parking over at the Raddison Blu and bringing the luggage from there - it's a 2 minute walk. I think we'd stay here again on our next visit. Fully enjoyed.”
“I liked my stay at this hotelvduring a business trip, it is a historic one with very interesting room designs. Each room has its own design flavor and color. Yet, I wouldn't recommend this place for families, as the whole hotel is decorated with old artistic pictures that sometimes show nude people! Breakfast was amazing with homemade high quality items. People are super friendly and cooperative (especially Sarah, she was so nice and friendly). Highly recommend for adults.”
“A lovely quirky hotel in the center of Gothenburg. The decor was gorgeous and staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and the rooftop bar is a lovely place to unwind and have a drink after a day of exploring all that is on your doorstep. I would definitely stay here again.”
“Adorable boutique hotel with great breakfast and a cute little rooftop bar!! Very friendly staff and welcome champagne! They have a very small gym, but if you ask at the Desk, there's free use of a huge amazing modern gym just around the corner. It's steps from the train station, which makes schlepping luggage easy, and we walked to EVERYTHING. Only complaint is that the shower is essentially the bathroom, so your partner can't really use the bathroom if you're showering, but other than that, a lovely experience!”
“We were here for a one day conference. It's a beautiful place. The interior is on another level. Just stunning! But unfortunately, the vegetarian lunch we had was a dietary disaster, only a small salad, a few slices of parsnip and sauce. Zero protein and very few calories. Great taste, but very little satisfaction. The nutritional value was poorly calculated. We were 50 people complaining about hunger in the afternoon, until we finally overate on the delicious pie that was served during our coffee break.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 71 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A delicious, generous breakfast that many guests rave about
- +A rooftop terrace for breakfast and evening drinks
- +An excellent bar with great cocktails
- –A crowded breakfast with too little choice, according to some guests
- –Live music in the restaurant so loud you cannot hold a conversation
”A very good breakfast selection, and an excellent bar with great cocktails.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, welcoming staff who go out of their way for you
- +A glass of bubbly on arrival, and help with luggage before check-in
- +Requests handled quickly, from a kettle to a bath
- –Some guests met unhelpful or unaccommodating staff
”A warm welcome when we arrived by train early in the morning, no problem with our luggage, and coffee in the beautiful bar.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Quirky, beautifully styled rooms full of character
- +Wonderfully comfortable beds
- +Handy extras such as a clothes steamer and hair straightener
- –Many rooms are very small, especially the cheapest ones
- –Dark rooms with dim lighting
- –Some rooms are cold, and some have a curtain instead of a toilet door
”The rooms are too small because the building is historic; in some you have to crawl to the foot of the bed to get out.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean rooms, according to several guests
- –Worn corridors and stained carpets
- –A musty smell in the hallways
- –Broken lamps and fittings in some rooms
”It badly needs a thorough renovation; most of the public spaces look and smell poorly maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Central, within walking distance of the main station
- +Close to shops and restaurants
- –Parking is off site, and that is not made clear when booking
”The location is excellent; you can easily walk from the train station to the hotel, which is very convenient.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- –Trams rumbling past street-facing rooms from early morning
- –Loud music from the restaurant, the nightclub and the hallways
- –Noisy ventilation in some rooms
”The trams were so loud it was as if they were driving through the room, and we slept very badly.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Reasonably priced for a boutique hotel, say some guests
- –Many guests feel it is overpriced for what it delivers
- –The star rating and price raise expectations that are not always met
”Nice, but overpriced.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Pigalle from Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)?
Hotel Pigalle is approximately 19 km from Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Hotel Pigalle?
Hotel Pigalle is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,116 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.7/10 from 2,868 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Pigalle have?
Hotel Pigalle is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Pigalle offer?
Hotel Pigalle offers free Wifi, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, restaurant, room service and 24-hour front desk.
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Södra Hamngatan 2A, 411 06 Göteborg, Sweden





