The street Vasagatan is stretching through the neighbourhood from Avenyn to Haga. The cityscape here is made up mostly from stone houses dating back to around 1870 to 1920. In the many cafés you are likely to meet students from Gothenburg University and other schools in the area, the School of Business, Economics and Law are one of the local campuses found here.

The University of Gothenburg’s main building in Vasaparken.Credit: Johan Wingborg

There’s no shortage of dining options – from the French bistro atmosphere at Levantine to the popular wine bar Björns Bar, the neighbourhood favourite Bord 27 or the Michelin-starred Koka. Or why not try the newly opened Brasserie Voyage by Vasaplatsen, to name just a few.

People in line for the outdoor bar at Levantine.

French bistro with lovely outdoor seating

Levantine

French bistro with everything from oysters and champagne to Moules Frites.

Inside the bar Björns Bar

Wine and deli bar in Vasastaden

Björns Bar

Immensely popular wine and deli bar.

Neighbourhood restaurant

Bord 27

Laid-back neighbourhood restaurant in Vasa.

Michelin-starred restaurant

Koka

Michelin starred restaurant specialised in west Swedish gastronomy.

Brasserie in Vasastan

Brasserie Voyage

A vibrant Mediterranean brasserie by Vasaplatsen with a Parisian-style outdoor terrace.

The family-owned Hotel Poseidon is found in a charming house from the turn of the century, but you can also choose to stay along the main bouelvard Avenyn for easy access to the neighbourhood.

Green Key certified hotel

Hotel Poseidon

Centrally located hotel in a charming 1800’s building.

Avenyn – Gothenburg’s main boulevard

Kungsportsavenyen, commonly known as Avenyn, stretches from the bridge Kungsportsbron by the canal to Götaplatsen and the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the Concert Hall. The main boulevard is busy all day until late.