Best Western Hotel Royal
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest of our three Malmö picks and a short walk to the central station and Old Town. If cleanliness is a sticking point, our Luxury pick cost only about €29 more a night with a higher score.
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Rail travellers and short-break visitors watching their budget will find this a practical choice. It is a four-star hotel with a location score of 9.4, and guests say the central train station, city centre and Old Town are a short walk away.
Families can look at the family rooms the property lists. The overall guest score is 8.1 out of 10 from 5,374 reviews, which is decent but placed it 7th of 8 in our sample.
Travellers who are strict about housekeeping should consider other options, as some guests report cleanliness lapses.
Location and getting around
You will find it at Norra Vallgatan 94, in the Norr area. Malmö Castle and St. Peter's Church are each about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot. Malmö Synagogue is about 1.3 km, around 16 minutes.
Everything listed is within walking range. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on actual routes.
What guests say
Location is a clear strength, with the station, centre and Old Town all close. Breakfast also earns praise: guests describe a varied buffet with fresh pastries, scrambled eggs, ginger shots and a waffle maker.
The main complaint is cleanliness. Rooms are generally tidy, but some guests report stained bedding, dust and missed housekeeping. Check your room on arrival and raise any problem straight away.
Price and how it compares with our other Malmö picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €101.89 per night, about €204 for both nights. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Luxury pick, Mayfair Hotel Tunneln, came in at €130.41 with an 8.7 score. Our Best Value pick, Clarion Hotel Malmö Live, was €143.23 with an 8.6. All three are four-star, and in Malmö at those dates the Luxury pick was cheaper than the Best Value one.
So this hotel saves about €29 to €41 a night against the other two, at the cost of a lower score. Listed facilities are a restaurant, a terrace, family rooms and free Wi-Fi. Air conditioning is not listed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Malmö. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, which is how our Budget slot is filled. It was 23% below the sample median of €132.88 a night.
The large number of reviews and the strong location score give it a solid footing despite the modest overall rating.
Before you book
Breakfast details are not confirmed in the data, even though guests praise it. Check whether your rate includes it. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Given the cleanliness comments, recent reviews close to your dates are worth a quick read.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Best Western Hotel Royal from Malmö central station?
Guests say the central train station is a short walk away. The exact distance has not been verified.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €101.89 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast good?
Guests praise a varied buffet with fresh pastries, scrambled eggs, ginger shots and a waffle maker. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Can I walk to Malmö Castle?
Yes. It is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Is the hotel clean?
Generally yes, but some guests report stained bedding, dust and missed housekeeping. Inspect your room on arrival.