Vandrarhem Stigbergsliden ABvsScandic Rubinen
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Scandic Rubinen scores slightly better than STF Stigbergsliden. Scandic Rubinen comes in at 76 with accolades from 3 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Vandrarhem Stigbergsliden AB
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Stigbergsliden, Gothenburg 414 63, Sweden
From $20/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Laundry Service
 - Kitchenette
 - Business Center
 - Baggage storage
 - Safe
 
 "This excellent STF hostel, built in 1830 as a seamen’s house, is well placed for the Linné area." 
 "Rooms at Stigbergsliden have a certain monastic simplicity to them, in keeping with the hostel’s history as a 19th-century seaman’s institute." Full review
Scandic Rubinen
 Michelin Guide
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Kungsportsavenyn 24, Gothenburg 400 14, Sweden
From $151/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Fresh, modern, Scandicstyle bedrooms. Rooftop bar affords great views." 
 "It’s hard to get more central than this hotel, which enjoys a perfect location on Avenyn." 
 "In the heart of the Avenyn action, with slick, recently renovated rooms and a restaurant-cocktail bar serving Spanish-influenced dishes."