University quarter

Uppsala, Sweden

Home to Uppsala University, founded in the 15th century, and Elite Hotel Academia.

Places in University quarter

Miss Voon Perched on the eleventh floor of Elite Hotel Academia, offers fine Asian/European fusion food and cityscape views with a regularly changing menu.
Miss Voon rooftop bar On the eleventh floor of Elite Hotel Academia, offering cityscape views alongside the fusion restaurant.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the Botanical Garden and Gamla Uppsala Museum.
Getting around: Uppsala's historic district, Gamla Torget, and university area are compact and walkable, with Gamla Uppsala a short bus ride away.
Currency: Swedish Krona (kr)
Language: Swedish. English is spoken almost universally.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Uppsala's dining scene continues to earn recognition as a gastronomic haven, with Villa Romana in Gamla Torget, Uppsala's oldest tranquil square, offering the best of Italian cooking including a flagship pasta of linguine with scallops, prawns and pancetta, reflecting the city's blend of Nordic tradition and international culinary ambition.

Historic district — Home to Villa Anna's restaurant in a 19th-century villa and Sweden's largest Cathedral.
Gamla Torget — Uppsala's oldest, tranquil square, home to Villa Romana.