uppehålla

Etymology
From, equivalent of +.

Verb

 * 1)   to stay (in some area or the like, in the sense of being there for some time (by one's own volition)); to stay, (sometimes) to reside
 * 2)  to dwell (on a topic or the like)
 * 3)  maintain, keep up
 * 4)  delay, stall
 * 5)  temporarily hold a position, act for somebody
 * 1)  maintain, keep up
 * 2)  delay, stall
 * 3)  temporarily hold a position, act for somebody
 * 1)  temporarily hold a position, act for somebody

Usage notes
Like "stay" in, but in the general sense of remaining somewhere. "Be about" and "linger" are also close in meaning. "Att uppehålla sig på ett hotell" sounds off for "to be staying at a hotel," as it implies remaining at the hotel without necessarily having checked in. Can also be thought of as synonymous with except implying staying for some time.