Progressively, Stockholm Arlanda airport is giving shape to its idea of Airport City, more than just a hub, a real district surrounding this key hub in Northern Europe. The idea, mooted by airport operator Swedavia back in 2013, is to turn Arlanda into a "hub" for the city. an attractive international meeting point for companieslogistics and transport" This development has been marked by the inauguration in 2019 of an office building a stone's throw from the terminals, followed in early 2020 by a Comfort hotel, one of the largest airport hotels in Scandinavia with over 500 rooms.
The owner of this establishment, the Strawberry Group - formerly Nordic Choice Hotels - has just announced a major new development of its hotel.A new 656-room hotel in the process of being built right next to terminal 5 and a five-minute walk from SkyCity, the hub's nerve centre with its bars and restaurants and access to the Arlanda Express. It is not due to land any time soon, as it is expected to open in early 2029. But it will play a major role in creating the meeting point that airport managers have been hoping for.
In addition to its large accommodation capacity - the largest in the Swedish capital - the hotel will offer king-size meeting and event space. In fact, the hotel will have a conference centre for up to 1,400 people and conference rooms for around 400 guests. In addition to bars and restaurants, social areas and an outdoor area in the hotel courtyard.
" Need and demand for accommodation at Arlanda Airport remain highsaid Jesper Sandahl, CEO of Swedavia Real Estate, the owner of the future establishment. The hotel will be an important addition to the existing hotel offer in Arlanda and an important meeting point at Sweden's largest airport." . " For us, it's not just about offering another hotel. It's about continuing to contribute to Arlanda's development as an airport and strengthening its position as an attractive airport.explained Petter Stordalen, owner of Strawberry. A major international airport like Arlanda is crucial to a globally competitive business sector" .
With the launch last year of a new security checkpoint in terminal 5 to speed up formalities, and the gradual opening by autumn 2025 of the Marketplace, combining shops and new catering concepts, the airport has already been working on a number of projects. other projects to boost its appeal. But these are not the only projects Swedavia has in the pipeline, as a new office building is planned, as well as a million m² logistics platform. And... a new 500-room hotel, adjacent to terminals 2 and 4.
