Where should you stay in Malmö?
Areas of Malmö and the kinds of stay Visit Malmö lists in each.
Short answer
Visit Malmö lists hotels in the city centre around Stortorget and Lilla Torg, near Malmö Central Station, in Västra Hamnen, Möllevången, Hyllie and Limhamn. It also lists apartment hotels and a campsite. The areas are not ranked, so the choice depends on what you plan to do.
Why
- Visit Malmö places Elite Hotel Esplanade, Scandic Stortorget and Clarion Hotel Temperance in the city centre around Stortorget, Lilla Torg and Gustav Adolfs Torg.
- According to Visit Malmö, Västra Hamnen has The More Hotel Västra Hamnen and Ohboy Hotel, Möllevången has The More Hotel Mazetti in a former chocolate factory, and Limhamn has Havshotellet with 21 rooms.
- Visit Malmö describes Hyllie as an event and meeting district with Malmö Arena Hotel, and says Clarion Hotel Malmö Live near the central station is the region's largest conference hotel.
Details
The hotels named are examples from Visit Malmö's list, not a ranking. Visit Malmö also lists First Camp Sibbarp as a campsite with views of the Öresund Bridge. Browse hotels and resorts in Malmö and hostels in Malmö in our directory, and see the weather in Malmö.
Tip
If you come for an event or a meeting, compare Hyllie and the area near Malmö Live with the centre. For the stay as a whole, see our where to stay section for Malmö.
What may differ
The purpose changes the answer: Visit Malmö gives no event-specific advice but points to Malmö Arena Hotel in Hyllie and Clarion Hotel Malmö Live near the centre. It also lists an unusual stay, Ohboy Hotel, described as the world's first bicycle hotel.
Common misconception
All hotels in Malmö are in the city centre.
What actually happens
Visit Malmö lists hotels in nine areas, including Västra Hamnen, Möllevången, Hyllie, Limhamn and the Stadion area.
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Sources
- Visit Malmö: Accommodation in MalmöChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Offers and opening seasons change, so check Visit Malmö before you book.
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