Get the Most Bang for Your Buck: Smart Travel and Accommodation for Kent Concerts
The iconic band Kent is reuniting for six concerts at 3Arena in Stockholm at the end of March this year. For fans seeking cost-effective solutions for accommodation and transportation, Eskilstuna – the band’s hometown – offers several attractive options.
Affordable Accommodation in Eskilstuna
Expressen highlights that “Eskilstuna is offering a Kent package with hotel, travel, and a walk in the band’s footsteps.” During major concerts, hotel prices in Stockholm typically increase, making Eskilstuna an attractive alternative just one hour from the capital.
Helen Strömberg, destination developer at Destination Eskilstuna, notes: “In Eskilstuna, Kent fans can find affordable accommodations, delve into the band’s history, and travel sustainably to 3Arena – all to make the concert experience even more memorable.”
Hotel Options and Prices
- Best Western Plaza Hotel: Single rooms from 895 kr/night, double rooms from 1,195 kr/night
- Comfort Hotel Eskilstuna: Double rooms for 995 kr/night (March 21-23) and 1,295 kr/night (March 25-27)
- Elite Stadshotellet Eskilstuna: Single rooms from 980 kr/night, double rooms from 1,080 kr/night
The Kent Walk: A Unique Experience
Visitors can enjoy “Kent Walk – A Pastime to Die For”, a GPS-guided audio tour where bassist Martin Sköld shares the band’s history, exclusive anecdotes, and previously unreleased demos. The 75-minute tour costs 69 kronor and is available through the “Promenad” app.
Convenient Transportation
Dedicated “Kent Buses” will transport fans directly from Eskilstuna bus station to 3Arena. The round trip costs 290 kronor, with buses departing on concert days and returning 30 minutes after the concert ends.
Johan Hermansson from Tuna Trafik emphasizes: “The Kent Bus is more than just transportation – it’s part of the experience. We provide fans with a comfortable and eco-friendly journey from Kent’s hometown directly to the arena.”
Why Choose Eskilstuna?
By choosing Eskilstuna as a base, concert-goers can enjoy lower accommodation costs, gain deeper insights into Kent’s origins, and create new connections with the band’s music through the unique Kent Walk.
For more information about accommodation, transportation, and activities in Eskilstuna during the concert period, visit visiteskilstuna.se.
