Hotel company Scandic has partnered with real estate company Vasakronan to develop a new 236-room hotel in downtown Uppsala, Sweden.
Strategically located in Södra City, the project falls under a long-term lease agreement between the two companies.
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Construction of the hotel is slated to commence later this year, with a launch targeted for the second quarter of 2028.
Scandic Hotels portfolio development senior vice-president Jesper Engman said: “It feels very positive to be part of developing the expansive Södra City with Vasakronan.
“The new hotel will be a strong addition to our existing portfolio, and it will fortify our presence in a city with clear growth and great future potential.”
The upcoming hotel is set to feature seven meeting rooms, with the largest capable of housing up to 200 guests.
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By GlobalDataIts proximity to Uppsala University Hospital, Studenternas sports ground, and Stadsträdgården park positions it as a destination for both business and leisure travellers, as well as for hosting both small meetings and large events.
Scandic Hotels Group president and CEO Jens Mathiesen said: “This investment is aligned with Scandic’s ambition to grow in strategically important markets in the Nordic countries.
“Uppsala is an exciting destination – Sweden’s fourth largest hotel market and one of the country’s most forward-thinking cities, elements we want to capitalise on by expanding in the area. We look forward to being a part of the city’s continued development.”
The mixed-use property will combine hotel and office spaces, allowing for shared lobby and entrance areas between hotel guests and office tenants.
The ground floor is set to accommodate a restaurant with a bar and outdoor seating, alongside a 100m² equipped gym for hotel guests.
The building will pursue LEED Platinum sustainability certification, while the hotel’s operations aim to meet the Nordic Swan Ecolabel standards.
This new establishment will join Scandic’s current Uppsala portfolio, which includes Scandic Uppsala Nord with 184 rooms and Scandic Uplandia with 151 rooms.
Earlier this month, Scandic also revealed plans to expand its Swedish footprint with a new alpine hotel in Sälen, expected to launch in the 2027/2028 winter season.
