Karlstad Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Karlstad Airport is about 15-16 km from the centre: the Flygbuss, with schedules tied to flights, takes 15-20 minutes, a taxi 15-20 minutes for 250-350 SEK. Karlstad is almost entirely walkable, squeezed as it is between Lake Vänern and the Klarälven river, so it's almost always worth sleeping in the centre, even for the earliest morning flights, as long as you book the Flygbuss or a taxi in advance.

Central Karlstad

City centre · Flygbuss from the airport in 15-20 minutes, coordinated with flight times; by taxi 15-20 minutes (250-350 SEK).

Best for: Those who want the centre on the Klarälven river, Stora Torget and the station just steps from the hotel.

Pros

Almost all hotels in the centre are 5-10 minutes on foot from the station and the cathedral
A small, flat city, easy to get around on foot or by bike even with luggage

Cons

The Flygbuss doesn't always coincide with the day's earliest or latest flights
Scarce parking, often paid, on the streets closest to Stora Torget

Recommended hotels in this area

Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Hotel & Spa: A nineteenth-century building a few metres from Stora Torget and 5 minutes on foot from the station, with a paid spa and outdoor pool; among the most awarded hotels in the city.
Scandic Winn: On the bank of the Klarälven river, a few steps from Kungsgatan and 5 minutes on foot from the cathedral; pool, sauna and free bikes for guests.
Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza: In the heart of the city, 2 minutes on foot from the central station and 5 from Lake Vänern; connected to a shopping centre, with free breakfast and light dinner included.

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