This is the most well stocked true thrift store I've been to in Gothenburg. A lot of other places…read moreare focused on apparel and footwear only but this is like the ones you'd find in North America, donated items and not just apparel. They have some selection of kitchenware, framed art, appliances and a ton of clothing. Each of the floor didn't seem big but they have 3 or 4 floors, we had been walking all day already so I only made it to the 2nd floor and decided today is not the day to thrift hunt. Though I didn't purchase anything from here, I saw some great items that piqued my interest. Just didn't want to carry all over town with our visit. Definitely check them out if you're in the area and are looking for a true thrift shop, though the pricing on some items can be pricy. Employees seemed nice. Just another note, I noticed that the thrift stores in Sweden smelled the same as the ones in the US. Thought that was interesting that the 2nd hand smell is the same. :)

(This is run for the benefit of the Salvation Army's social programme)…read more Myrorna sell only second hand stuff. You can find clothes, books, porcelain, utensils and furnitures etc. This store is large (3 storeys) and very well organized. Very well. I like that they arrange the glass and porcelain items on the ground floor colorwise. Books are around 20 SEK (paper back) and up. Otherwise i sometimes find it a bit pricy actually. (A second hand shirt from Melka at 110 SEK???) Nowadays it is not easy to bargain, they know how to price valuable and sought for items. Which is a pity. If you even get the chance to find them in the store.

Indiska always has colorful clothes and textiles for your home…read more This stores has two storeys, with textiles and home decor on upper floor. Everything from rugs and pillows to and candles and table tablets. They even have a few furnitures, that is pretty pricey. At least not the price you pay for impulsive purchases, which I assume buying a bureau here must be. I love the style of their furnitures! Street floor is women's clothing. The clothing is not what I were, even if there are a few pretty blouses. I go here for home styling - I really love browsing their home textiles. I recently decorated my entire balcony with stuff from Indiska - they had some cute plastic rugs that are perfect for outdoors. They accept AMEX.

Great area and a lot of dining options! Friendly people and great for taking nice pictures.read more

The Haga District was a fun little collection of streets with shops and restaurants all very close…read moreto Skansan Kronan. We were there in winter and on a Sunday so there weren't as many shops open as we expect is normal for this area. There were a couple bakeries displaying their delicious smelling baked goods out on the street and a couple cafes open. I bet it's a great location in summer with the shops open and people outside vending their items. It's also nice that it's in walking distance to the fortress so you can combine lunch, shopping, a great view, and a historical site all in one visit.

I like this shop because they have helpful nice staff, clothes at affordable prices, variety and…read morethe display is just perfect. At times even though I don't need anything I just come here to check or browse to get some inspiration

Oh how I love these little cute shops with crafts. It is full of items made of paper - boxes, note…read morebooks, stationary, scrapbooking, cards, napkins/serviettes but also toys and scented candles.This is the ultimate girly shop! Pink and flowers! (No not all girls love pink, I know). Everything is really cute but honestly makes perfect gifts more than shopping to yourself. For scrapbooking they have a little corner with the basics of paper and decoration and the prices are decent at least for card stock. (SEK 7 a piece) The premises are really small and do not bring big bags, it is hopeless to move in here.

For me Åhléns used to have a cheaper connotation to it. But that was years ago…read more Åhléns is very much a qualitative department store - luxurious, expensive, fashionable and so much fun stuff to find! I enjoy just browsing the four stories. They have probably hundreds of brands of each category/department. Good competitor to NK. I especially like their home decor and office department. The CDs and DVDs are too pricey to bother buying here. Their beauty and makeup department is really something, and even if do not buy much makeup in Sweden (too expensive IMO) I enjoy trying colors and fragrances. It is a bit odd but fascinating to see the Japanese brand MUJI actually has its own category on the navigation signs, no other brand does. MUJI seems to be the only brand for the (plastic) storage products. Are you from a non-EU country look for Global Blue Tax Free signs. They will for sure ask if you are a member. Membership is free as long as you shop enough (don't know the limit, didn't care). But why would I PAY for not buying? Like being punished if you do not tay true. Well, you get a magazine that I most likely wouldn't read. Still, I love the stores!

Really cool coffee shop. As hipster as it gets. This coffee shop also sells books (think Hard Rock…read moreCafé style), CD's, mugs, some board/card games, and T-shirts. Menu items include different types of coffee drinks, hot chocolate, juice, and some types of sandwiches. Everything is relatively cheap compared to many coffee shops in other parts of town. (Unfortunately they don't have syrups to flavor the coffee). The decor is very hipstery to say the least. Coffee tables covered in books. paintings and photos of music artists line the walls. Guitars and tshirts hang in the windows. One corner of the store has a small VHS TV (which seems to play movies without sound constantly) and a bookcase filled with VHS tapes. Flags from different countries hang from the ceiling. Not crowded (most of the time), though it seems they have live music here some nights of the week.

Wow! W - O - W! This place has a smooth jazzy feeling to it…read more Have a seat in the couch in front of the TV or at the kitchen table. Have a seat in a sacco or just a plain chair. Good old stereo - no mp3. VHS movies. If you are looking for something else, and not needy for cakes to your coffee this is definitely the place for you! I honestly do not listen to jazz music but at this place it was so right. I almost fell asleep! It is a combined book and coffee shop, Uncommon books. Coffee table books. English books and Swedish books. They occasionally have live jazz music. They opened like 2 weeks ago and are still under construction the owner told me. Please please start going here - so we can keep it around! It definitely deserves it. It fits perfect on your strolling round to have a break at Soul store!

This is rather small shop with mostly religious books or books with religious themes…read more They offer both new and used books but if you are looking for ordinary novels and books, this is not the place to look. It might be a great shop for its kind, but it is not for me.