New Hotel to Open Steps from Uppsala’s Landmarks and Station
A new hotel is set to rise in Uppsala’s southern center, with opening day expected in spring 2028 if timelines hold. The project, developed by Scandic Hotels in collaboration with property company Vasakronan, will add 236 rooms to the city’s accommodation capacity. Construction is set to begin in autumn 2025, expanding infrastructure in a fast-developing central area near Uppsala’s main railway station.
The building will combine hotel and office functions, with shared entrances and communal lobby areas. Key features of the project include:
- Seven meeting spaces for conferences and gatherings
- A fully equipped gym available to hotel guests
- A large on-site restaurant offering views of surrounding green areas
- Environmental targets including LEED Platinum certification
- Compliance with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel sustainability standards
Immediately within walking distance of the future hotel lies Stadsträdgården, Uppsala’s main city park, where visitors can stroll among landscaped gardens, rent a boat on the Fyrisån river, or attend seasonal open-air concerts. Another nearby spot is Flustret, a 19th-century building now used for events, music evenings, and community gatherings. Both sites are open to the public and regularly visited by locals.
Close to the hotel stands Carolina Rediviva, Sweden’s oldest university library. Inside are historic texts, including the Silver Bible, that interest both visitors and researchers. A few minutes away is Uppsala Cathedral, the country’s largest church, known for its twin spires and royal tombs. With paths connecting parks, landmarks, and the station, the area is simple to explore on foot. Many of these sites are part of everyday routines for locals as well as destinations for visitors.
This new hotel isn’t just filling space on the map. It’s another clue that Uppsala is turning into a meeting ground for travelers, thinkers, and people doing business. For travelers, it means not having to search far for a bed after a long day out and being able to walk to concerts, matches, or meetings without worrying about transport or time. With more rooms available, it should be easier to find a place to stay when the city gets crowded during graduation weeks, big games, or long holiday breaks.