Hotel Rival
Katarina-Sofia, Sodermalm, Stockholm
Vibe
Red velvet seating, vintage Swedish film stills, and a buzzing 735-seat theater give the public spaces an unapologetic showtime energy.
“Theatrical boutique stage”
Four public venues and an active 735-seat theatre hosting live concerts, comedy, and film screenings.
A restored 1937 Art Deco cinema building preserving its grand auditorium and classic architectural shell.
Cinema-themed interiors featuring vintage Swedish movie motifs, vibrant palettes, and original Andy Warhol prints.
Facing Mariatorget in Södermalm, surrounded by neighborhood cafes, independent shops, and vibrant bars.
Rooms
Framed stills of classic Swedish cinema hang above beds dressed in Egyptian cotton, with select balconies looking straight across Mariatorget.
Backstory
ABBA songwriter Benny Andersson bought the historic 1937 cinema building in 2002, converting the Art Deco landmark into a boutique hotel.
Eat & drink
Grab a cocktail at Watson's Bar or settle into The Tavern for Scandinavian bistro dishes across a lively split-level dining room.
The neighborhood
Södermalm unfolds right at the doorstep, with Mariatorget park across the street and independent boutiques filling the surrounding blocks.
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