Elite Stora Hotellet Jönköping

By Michael Karlsson
Latest update: 20 March 2026

Stora Hotellet is housed in an impressive 19th century building. The hotel is centrally located in the eastern part of the city centre, with easy access to Resecentrum and other public transport. Shopping and restaurants are right outside the door.

Location

Stora Hotellet is located right by the pier on Lake Vättern. It is within comfortable walking distance of the train station, just 200 metres away. Jönköping Axamo Airport is only 9 kilometres away and can be reached in about 15 minutes by car or taxi.

Just outside the hotel you will find Piren, a popular spot during spring and summer. From here you can take a walk along Lake Vättern towards Vätterstranden, or buy an ice cream and enjoy it on what is said to be Sweden’s longest bench on the pier.

Hotel facilities

Elite Stora Hotellet offers relaxation and leisure activities such as a sauna and billiards, and also has a well equipped gym. Wireless internet is included throughout the hotel, including in public areas. Room service and dry cleaning are available. If you arrive by car, you can use the hotel’s garage for an additional fee.

Stora Hotellet offers several dining options. Restaurant Trottoir serves a range of local and international dishes in a relaxed setting, while The Bishop’s Arms is a traditional English pub offering snacks and drinks. Both can be accessed without leaving the hotel. The breakfast buffet is served in the Trottoir dining area each morning.

Rooms

The 135 rooms feature modern interiors in neutral colours with wooden floors. They include wireless internet, satellite TV, telephone, fridge, complimentary bottled water and a bathroom with shower. Several rooms offer views of Lake Vättern. If you want to be sure of a great view, we recommend a Deluxe Double Room with lake view, which offers spacious accommodation.

For families, there are family rooms suitable for two adults and up to two children.

Tips!

The Match Museum, located 400 metres from the hotel, is a tribute to the inventor of the safety match, Johan Edvard Lundström, and showcases a collection from the time when Jönköping was a major producer of matches.

The location of Stora Hotellet means you have a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment right nearby.

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What visitors think

The location by Lake Vättern and just a five minute walk from the central station is consistently highlighted as a major advantage for both leisure and business travellers.
Guests praise the generous breakfast buffet, including vegan options, and the warm and service minded staff, which are frequently mentioned across multiple booking platforms.
The building from 1860 adds historic character, and several rooms are spacious with lake views. Extra facilities such as a sauna, gym and free loan bikes are appreciated by many.
Common complaints include some rooms becoming uncomfortably warm due to the lack of air conditioning, as well as noise at night from nearby pubs and clubs.