#7 Checking Out of a Hotel | Swedish Travel Phrases

When you check out of a hotel in Sweden, you will usually settle your bill at the front desk, return your room key, and confirm whether there are any additional charges.

Although the checkout process is brief, knowing expressions such as how to politely indicate that you are leaving, how to ask about payment methods, and how to request a receipt will help you complete the procedure smoothly.

In this article, I explain useful Swedish phrases commonly used when checking out of a hotel.

Dialogue

A

Hej! Jag skulle vilja checka ut.
（Hello. I would like to check out, please.）

B

Givetvis. När vill du hämta det?
（Certainly. May I have your room number?）

A

Rum 214. Här är nyckelkortet.
（Room 214. Here is the key card.）

B

Tack. Vill du betala med kort eller kontant?
（Thank you. Would you like to pay by card or in cash?）

A

Med kort, tack. Och kan jag få ett kvitto?
（By card, please. And may I have a receipt?）

B

Absolut. Här är kvittot. Ha en fortsatt trevlig dag!
（Of course. Here is your receipt. Have a pleasant rest of your day!）

1. Requesting to Check Out at the Reception

When you check out, you begin by informing the front desk:

You may also say “Jag vill checka ut.” (I want to check out), but this sounds more direct.

By using “skulle vilja” (would like to), you make a polite request that is well-suited to interactions at a hotel reception.

2. Confirming Your Room Number and Returning the Key

During the checkout process, hotel staff will confirm your room number:

The Swedish word for “room number” is “rumsnummer,” which closely resembles the English expression.

Your reply may be:

Simply saying “rum + number” is sufficient. “nyckel” means “key,” while “nyckelkort” refers specifically to a “key card.”

Some hotels require you to return the key card at checkout, while others provide a drop box where you can place the card directly.

3. Settling the Bill and Confirming the Payment Method

The receptionist will usually ask about your preferred payment method:

Possible responses:

Since Sweden is a largely cashless society, you will most often use the phrase “med kort” when checking out.

4. Requesting a Receipt

If you are staying for business purposes, you may need a receipt when checking out.

The word “kvitto” (receipt) is useful not only at hotels but also at supermarkets and restaurants.

If you prefer to receive the receipt by email, you may ask:

Summary