
14 hotels in Vastra Gotaland County hold Green Key certification. Each one is audited by an outside body, on a schedule it does not set itself.
Wikimedia CommonsSTF Göteborg/Stigbergsliden HostelSTF Göteborg/Stigbergsliden is a charming hostel housed in a historic 19th-century building in the vibrant Majorna district. The property features a pIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsRadisson Blu Riverside HotelSituated in the innovative Lindholmen Science Park, Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel is a modern property overlooking the river and Gothenburg city centerIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsHotel LorensbergHotel Lorensberg is a family-owned property situated in the cultural heart of Gothenburg, known for its personal atmosphere and friendly service. The Independently certified
Wikimedia CommonsElite Plaza Hotel GöteborgHoused in a grand 19th-century palace in the city center, Elite Plaza Hotel Göteborg is a premier five-star destination. The hotel features opulent guIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsTanumStrandSituated on the beautiful Bohuslän coast, TanumStrand is a premier seaside resort offering a blend of relaxation and adventure. The property features Independently certifiedGreen Key audits a hotel against roughly 100 criteria, some mandatory and some scored, covering water and energy use, waste separation, cleaning chemicals, food sourcing and staff training. A hotel applies, documents each criterion, and is then visited on site. Certification runs for one year, so a hotel keeps it only by re-submitting evidence and passing another visit. It is the largest scheme in this catalogue and the one you will meet most often across Europe.
Green Key measures management practice, not carbon. A large hotel with a pool and air conditioning can hold the certificate while using far more energy per guest than an uncertified guesthouse down the road — it is being judged on whether it manages its resources deliberately, not on the size of its footprint. The scoring is also weighted towards documentation, so a hotel with good records can outscore one that quietly does better.