1 2 3 Hotel
It’s hard to know what to make of this place, which styles itself as a self-service hotel.
Lonely Planet Reviewed Kristiansand Hotels
Frobusdalen B&B
Probably the most personal place to stay in Kristiansand, this small B&B in an old timber home a 10-minute walk northwest of the centre is rustic, cosy and friendly.
Tangen Vandrerhjem
The huge Kristiansand HI hostel lives in a rather bland warehouse (10-minutes’ walk northeast of the fortress) and is home to simple, tidy rooms and friendly staff.
Hotel Norge
It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish many of Norway’s chain hotels so we welcome the effort taken here. The all-important mattresses are extremely comfortable, and there’s a rooftop sun lounge, private bakery and a spa centre.
Thon Hotel Wergeland
It doesn’t get any more central than this attractive, modern hotel right next to the cathedral. The high-standard rooms with hardwood floors have a touch more charm than some others in the Thon Hotels chain.
Roligheden Camping
Tent campers are in luck at this well-run camp site at a popular beach site 3km east of the centre. Take bus 15 from the centre.
Scandic Kristiansand
If you value style as well as substance, the Scandic Kristiansand has both. The rooms and public areas are stylish, rooms have all the requisite bells and whistles, and the hotel adheres to the strictest environmental standards. A good package.
Dyreparken Hyttegrend
One of Norway’s more unusual sleeping options are the self-catering fantasy houses, that sleep up to five, in the Dyrepark. These charming products of a child-like imagination are fantastic for kids, but very often booked out in summer.
Centrum Motell
We wouldn’t normally recommend a place nestled in a car park between an overpass and the train station, but Kristiansand’s pricey accommodation scene makes this good budget value, especially if you throw in free wireless access.