Hotel Eggers
Old-world European grandeur meets lived-in comfort. Think Belle Époque railway hotel with actual personality. Royalty, spies, diplomats, and Patti Smith have all stayed here. The atmosphere is warm and unhurried, not fussy.
Ask about named rooms when booking — the Håkan Hellström Room (133) has purple wallpaper and a balcony on Drottningtorget; the Jussi Björling Room (136) has a gramophone and its own balcony.
Why It Matters
Third oldest hotel in Sweden still in operation (open since 1859). A heritage-listed building where the Swedish Artists' Association was founded in room 134 in 1886. The 'American Bar' dates to 1884. Room 265 was used to film the movie BORG. Named rooms include the Håkan Hellström Room (a music video was filmed here), the Jussi Björling Room, and the Prince's Room (Prince Bertil's regular quarters). The hotel, including its restaurant, holds the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
One of Sweden's oldest hotels, Hôtel Eggers has stood on Drottningtorget since 1859 — just 78 steps from Gothenburg's Central Station. The building is heritage-listed (K-marked), and inside you get period wrought iron, stained glass, velvet sofas, original stucco ceilings, and a 1893 elevator with golden wallpaper and a crystal chandelier. It's genuinely atmospheric without being stuffy. The 69 rooms are all individually decorated, which means no two are the same — some have four-poster beds and gramophones; others have clawfoot tubs and balconies overlooking the square.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Classic Double Room
Standard double rooms with a 160–180 cm wide double bed, desk, and armchair. Bathroom with bath or shower. Individually decorated with wooden floors, high ceilings, and stucco. Some face the courtyard, others have city views.
Classic Petit
Smaller standard room for one or two guests, approximately 10 sqm. Has a 140 cm double bed, desk, and armchair. Bathroom with shower. Quiet courtyard-facing or city-view options. A sensible choice if you're mostly out exploring.
10 sqmClassic Single Room
Individually decorated single rooms with wooden floors, high ceilings, and stucco. No two are the same size or layout. Standard bed is 90 cm (a few are 105 cm). Bathroom with shower. Some face the courtyard for quiet, others have a city view.
Executive Balkong
Executive rooms with a private balcony facing Drottningtorget. Same individually decorated character as standard Executive — heritage wallpapers, antique furnishings, gramophone, 180–200 cm bed, spacious bath. The balcony adds a front-row view of the square and trams below.
Executive Room
The most characterful rooms in the hotel. All 14 are individually decorated with heritage wallpapers, original furniture, chandeliers, and antique paintings — most pieces have always been at Eggers. Spacious, with a 180–200 cm double bed and a seating area. All have city views; some have balconies. Bathrooms are generous, mostly with full baths (one has a shower); options include corner baths and old-fashioned clawfoot tubs. Many rooms come with a gramophone. Notable named rooms include: Room 133 'Håkan Hellström Room' (balcony, purple 'Florian' wallpaper by Lim & Handtryck); Room 136 'Jussi Björling Room' (balcony, 'Albemarle' wallpaper by Little Green, gramophone); Room 265 (used for filming the movie BORG, Patti Smith's regular haunt); Rooms 149 & 151 (former banquet hall, four-poster beds); Room 397 (hot pink 'Dukes Damask' wallpaper by Cole & Son, canopy bed).
Superior Balkong
Superior room with a private balcony and city views. Same individually decorated style as other Superior rooms — wooden floors, high ceilings, stucco, 160–200 cm bed. Bathroom with bath or shower.
Superior Combi
Larger Superior configuration designed to accommodate families. Can be arranged with extra beds. Individually decorated with the same period character as all Eggers rooms — wooden floors, crystal chandeliers, high ceilings. Good choice for families who want character over an anonymous hotel room.
Superior Room
A step up in space and outlook. Superior rooms have city views and a 160–200 cm double bed. Individually decorated with wooden floors, high ceilings, and stucco. Bathroom with bath or shower. Some rooms can accommodate extra beds.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The 'American Bar' (opened 1884) hosts after-work sessions any weekday, with special pricing on Thursdays and Fridays. Classic cocktails, wine, and beer in a historically atmospheric setting.
Eggers offers conference packages in historic venues within the hotel, including the Drottningsalen room with views over Drottningtorget and the Kajutan room. Activities include food & drink experiences, lectures, and team building programs through external partner Aventi.
The hotel director leads historical tours and cultural evenings for groups, covering the hotel's 165+ year history — from the founding by Emil Eggers to the spy meetings of WWII and famous artistic guests. Can be arranged as part of conference packages. Also offered as food & drink pairings with wine or spirits.
Classic English-style afternoon tea served under crystal chandeliers in the Belle Époque dining room. Includes freshly baked scones, croissants, macarons, brownies, petit fours, and freshly brewed tea. Served Saturdays 13:00–16:00 during select months (spring; pauses in summer). Booking strongly recommended.
A summer concert series held on Eggers' historic glazed veranda overlooking Drottningtorget. Running for several acclaimed seasons, the series returns in summer 2026 in partnership with Kulturaktiebolaget. Intimate format with the artist very close to the audience. Concert package available from 1,820 SEK/person including overnight stay, breakfast, concert entry, and a bistro dish.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A working electric elevator dating to 1893, fitted with golden wallpaper and a crystal chandelier. A genuine piece of hotel history, and still in use.
Comfortable lobby with velvet sofas, daily newspapers, and a bistro menu available all day — including the famous Eggers shrimp sandwich, wine, beer, and coffee.
Glazed street-side veranda overlooking Drottningtorget. Open spring through fall during restaurant hours. The hotel was the first in Gothenburg to have a permanent veranda, in 1880.
Hotel gift cards available to purchase online or at reception. Can be redeemed for rooms, packages, or restaurant experiences.
Returning guests earn benefits across Hotel Eggers and sister properties (Varberg Stadshotell & Asia Spa, Arken Hotel & Art Garden Spa, Billingehus) through the Lotus Member program.
Optional in-room additions bookable at time of reservation: champagne from 935 SEK, prosecco from 665 SEK, cheese & charcuterie board from 185–295 SEK, flower bouquets from 475 SEK, fruit platters from 125 SEK, truffles from 90 SEK, helium balloons from 295 SEK, and Eggers-branded souvenirs.
One of Europe's best-preserved 19th-century parks sits right next to the hotel. Free to visit (or low admission). A great spot for a morning walk before breakfast.
No on-site parking. The hotel has a partnership with P-Hus Nordstan; parking tickets can be purchased at the front desk. Guests may stop for up to 10 minutes directly in front of the hotel for drop-off.
Standard rooms have hypoallergenic fiber pillows in two sizes. Guests can request alternative pillow types in advance.
Both the hotel and its restaurant hold the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Scandinavia's official eco-certification mark.
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