Clarion Hotel The Pier
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, book it if you want a well-reviewed four-star with a strong breakfast, a gym and a quiet waterfront setting, and you do not mind being a bit outside the centre. If you want to walk everywhere, our Budget or Luxury picks are closer to the sights.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Clarion Hotel The Pier is our Best Value pick in Gothenburg. It is a four-star hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from 3,728 reviews, by far the largest review base of our three picks in the city.
It suits couples and business travellers who want calm, harbour views and a hotel with a gym and restaurant. It is tagged as pet friendly, so check the policy if you bring a dog.
Skip it if you want to step straight into the old centre. It is in Lundby, and the main sights are a longer walk than from our other two picks. Drivers who arrive without a parking reservation should also think twice.
Location and getting around
The address is 5 Pumpgatan, in Lundby. Guests describe a quiet waterfront setting with scenic harbour views and a ferry shuttle to the city. The location sub-score is 8.5 out of 10, the lowest of our three Gothenburg picks.
On straight-line estimates, Gothenburg Cathedral is about 1.4 km away, roughly 18 minutes on foot. The Gothenburg Museum of Art is about 2.7 km, around 34 minutes, and Liseberg is about 3.2 km, around 40 minutes. Both of those are far on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Ferry times and fares are not confirmed in our data. Check the schedule for your dates, especially for late evenings.
What guests say
Breakfast earns the most praise: an extensive buffet with a wide variety of fresh options. Guests also like the calm waterfront and the harbour views.
Parking is the main complaint. There is a secure underground garage with EV chargers, but spaces are limited and must be booked ahead. Room size, noise and the condition of the rooms have not been assessed in our data.
Price compared with our other Gothenburg picks
Our reference search for 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults in one room, showed about €131.97 per night, about €264 for the two nights. The sample median was €109.89, so it is above the median. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Scandic Go, Lilla Bommen 5, our Budget pick, was about €59.52 with a score of 8.4. Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant, our Luxury pick, was about €251.99 with 9.3.
So for roughly €72 a night more than the Budget pick you get a higher score, a listed gym, restaurant and buffet breakfast. Compared with Dorsia, you save about €120 a night but move further from the centre.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible properties in Gothenburg. Best Value weighs guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not the cheapest option. Clarion Hotel The Pier ranked second of 11 on score and has thousands of reviews behind it. Listed facilities include a gym, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace.
Before you book
If you drive, book a parking space in advance. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, as this is not confirmed. Confirm the ferry shuttle timetable, the pet policy and the cancellation terms before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Clarion Hotel The Pier in the city centre?
No, it is in Lundby on the waterfront. The cathedral is an estimated 18 minute walk, and guests mention a ferry shuttle to the city.
Is breakfast good?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with a wide variety of fresh options. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Is there parking?
Yes, a secure underground garage with EV chargers, but spaces are limited and require pre-booking.
How much does a night cost?
Our reference was about €131.97 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Liseberg?
It is about 3.2 km, an estimated 40 minute walk, which is far. Plan on public transport or a taxi.