Malmö Sweden
Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city, situated on the Oresund strait at the country’s southwestern tip, directly connected to Copenhagen by the iconic Oresund Bridge. Once a heavy-industry port, the city has reinvented itself as a hub of sustainable architecture, creative districts, and design-forward urban planning, anchored by the landmark Turning Torso skyscraper. The Hyllie district, home to Malmomassan and Malmö Arena, sits at the center of this new urban identity, offering direct rail links to Copenhagen Airport in around 20 minutes. Malmö’s compact old town, waterfront parks, and diverse food scene give conference visitors an engaging backdrop that is easy to navigate on foot or by bike.
The Turning Torso by Santiago Calatrava is the city’s signature building - a twisted residential skyscraper visible from much of the city. The Lilla Torg (Little Square) and the area around Mollevangstorget in the Soderleden neighborhood have excellent restaurants and a strong food market culture. Malmo is known for its multicultural food scene, particularly Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian restaurants in the Rosengard and Mollevangen areas. The Oresund connection makes Copenhagen an easy day trip - one of the best in Scandinavia.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the primary gateway, just across the Oresund Strait in Denmark. The Oresund Bridge train connects Copenhagen Airport to Malmo Central Station in about 20 minutes, making it one of the easiest airport connections in Scandinavia. Malmo Airport (MMX) is 30 km south with budget carrier service.
Malmo is flat and very cycle-friendly, with an extensive network of cycling paths. Skanetrafiken buses and trains cover the city and region. The city center around Stortorget and Lilla Torg is easily walkable. The Oresund train to Copenhagen runs every 10-20 minutes, making the two cities effectively one travel zone.
Late spring (May-June) and summer (July-August) are the most pleasant, with long Scandinavian daylight hours and outdoor cafe culture in full effect. June can have unpredictable weather. Winters are cold and dark but the city manages well with heated indoor culture.
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Our picks in Malmö
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Best Western Malmö Arena Hotel
Hyllie Boulevard 12, 215 32 Malmö, Sweden
Modern hotel with 395 rooms directly opposite Malmömässan, featuring a rooftop sky bar and complimentary breakfast included in all rates. The most...
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Dag Hammarskjölds Torg 2, 211 18 Malmö, Sweden
Striking hotel adjacent to Malmö Live Concert Hall near Central Station, with two restaurants including a 25th-floor dining room and a rooftop...
Comfort Hotel Malmö
Carlsgatan 10C, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden
Modern budget-friendly chain hotel behind Central Station with compact rooms and a generous breakfast - a solid pick for grad students and...
Elite Hotel Savoy
Norra Vallgatan 62, 211 22 Malmö, Sweden
Classic grand hotel directly opposite Malmö Central Station, with wood-paneled rooms and a storied restaurant - best for attendees who want a...
Ohboy Hotell
Lilla Varvsgatan 27, 211 15 Malmö, Sweden
Design-forward bicycle hotel in the waterfront Västra Hamnen district near the Turning Torso, where every room comes with a bike and a...
Quality Hotel View
Hyllie Stationstorg 29, 215 32 Malmö, Sweden
Sleek tower hotel with 302 rooms steps from both Malmömässan and Hyllie train station, with rail connections to Copenhagen. A strong pick...
Scandic Triangeln
Triangeln 2, 211 43 Malmö, Sweden
A 4-star Scandic property on 20 floors above Triangeln shopping center in central Malmö, three minutes by train from Malmömässan. Best suited...
Malmo Live
Dag Hammarskjolds Torg 4, 211 18 Malmo, Sweden
Malmo Live is the city’s concert hall and congress complex by the canal, sharing its block with the Clarion hotel tow...
Malmömässan Exhibition and Congress Center
Mässgatan 6, 215 32 Malmö, Sweden
Malmömässan is a modern exhibition and congress center in Malmö’s Hyllie district, adjacent to Malmö Arena. The large...
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