Hotell Arkad vs Steam Hotel
Both are in Vasteras, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Östermalm
Hotell Arkad
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
HotelViksäng
Steam Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotell Arkad
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Hotell Arkad if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Steam Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotell Arkad better than Steam Hotel?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 1.8 km)−250 m
- 21.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 3360 m closer to public transport−360 m
- 498 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+98
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 53)+33
- 6Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 7Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Steam Hotel better than Hotell Arkad?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 2More guest reviews (161 vs 70), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotell Arkad vs Steam Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hotell Arkad | Steam Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Location | 8.5 +2.5 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 5.1 +0.9 | 4.2 |
| Public transport | 8.1 +1.9 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.1 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 70 | 161 +91 |
| Rank in Vasteras | top 15% | top 8% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 +2.5 | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 150 m −1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.5 km −250 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 500 m −360 m | 860 m |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 4.2 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 +98 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +2 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 263 |
| Floors | – | 18 |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Hotell Arkad or Steam Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hotell Arkad or Steam Hotel?
Hotell Arkad leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotell Arkad or Steam Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotell Arkad is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Steam Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotell Arkad is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Steam Hotel is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Hotell Arkad and Steam Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score