Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
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.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a central Malmö base with one of the most praised breakfasts in our data and a long list of facilities. If spotless rooms are your top priority, read the cleanliness notes first.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Malmö. It has four official stars and a guest score of 8.6 out of 10 from 4,945 reviews, joint second of the 8 hotels we compared.
It suits city-break travellers, families and anyone arriving by train. Family rooms, a gym, a restaurant and a terrace are listed, and pets are tagged as allowed.
Skip it if you are sensitive to housekeeping slips. Some guests report dust, hair and stained bedding, even though most find rooms tidy.
Location and getting around
The address is Dag Hammarskjölds torg 2, in Norr. The location score is 9.4 out of 10, and guests mention a short walk to the train station, the old town and the food market.
Straight-line walking estimates: St. Peter's Church about 6 minutes (0.5 km), Malmö Castle about 8 minutes (0.6 km) and Malmö Synagogue about 18 minutes (1.4 km). These are rough estimates, not measured routes.
All of these are within walking distance.
What guests say
Breakfast is the headline. Guests describe an abundant buffet with fresh smoothies, omelettes made to order and vegetarian choices.
Location comes next: central and a short walk from the station, the old town and the food market.
The main complaint is cleanliness. Rooms are generally tidy, but some guests found dust, hair and stained bedding. Room size and noise have not been assessed by us.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €143.23 a night, roughly €286 in total. The sample median was €132.88, so it sat a little above. These are not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Best Western Hotel Royal (4 stars, 8.1), was about €101.89 a night. Our Luxury pick, Mayfair Hotel Tunneln (4 stars, 8.7), was about €130.41, slightly cheaper than this hotel in our check. Here the extra buys a bigger facilities list and a breakfast that stands out in reviews.
Breakfast styles include continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Malmö. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, and is not necessarily the cheapest. This hotel combined a high score with nearly 5,000 reviews at a price close to the median.
The cleanliness reports are a real caveat, but they were not frequent enough to drag the score down.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and confirm cancellation terms. If you notice a cleanliness problem on arrival, report it to reception straight away.
Parking is not confirmed in our data, and gym hours should be checked for your dates. A spa is tagged in our data but not listed as a facility, so ask before you count on it.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Clarion Hotel Malmö Live close to the train station?
Guests say it is a short walk from the station, the old town and the food market. The location score is 9.4.
What is breakfast like at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live?
Guests praise an abundant buffet with smoothies, made-to-order omelettes and vegetarian options. Check whether your rate includes it.
Are the rooms clean?
Most guests find them tidy, but some report dust, hair or stained bedding. Raise any problem with reception on arrival.
Does the hotel have a spa?
A spa is tagged in our data but not confirmed in the facilities list. Ask the hotel about access, hours and fees.