The Coast
Along from the redeveloped dock precinct, built next to, and over, the town’s nicest sandy beach, this full-service spa hotel has luxurious rooms, many…
Must-see hotels in The Coast
The Coast
The Grand Hotell sits perfectly in this old town. Housed in a delightful castle-like timber building, rooms have been smartly updated but retain a…
The Coast
The Grand Hotell is a lovely 19th-century dame with stylish, renovated rooms. The corner rooms have interesting streetscape views, but it's the newest…
Kristiansand
This low-key 15-room hotel in a historic building is run by a lovely young couple. The rooms are small, but have big windows and are well designed, and…
The Coast
Undoubtedly Arendal's best hotel, the Clarion combines a prime waterfront position in a restored old dockside building that emulates Tyholmen's old-world…
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Kristiansand
This beachside place is big and brash, but very beautifully designed. It has a warm, textured and relaxed kind of style, and has all the facilities and…
The Coast
This boutique hotel has been thoughtfully renovated to reflect its original 1837 splendour and overflows with period touches, particularly in the public…
The Coast
This quiet guesthouse occupies a lovely old timbered house opposite the Maritime Museum at the eastern end of the harbour. The rooms themselves are…
Clarion Collection Hotel Atlantic
The Coast
Occupying a beautiful building from 1914, three minutes' walk from the station, this Clarion boutique-style hotel is great value and one of the more…
The Coast
A former youth hostel, now privately owned, this place is an excellent deal with modern and comfortable, if plain, rooms and lovely waterfront apartments…
The Coast
At the town's heart, this historic hotel spans a number of converted and conjoined timber houses, with an atmospheric breakfast room and basement…
The Coast
This delightful waterside campground, on the peninsula south of Risør, has a range of very well equipped cabins alongside lots of trees under which you…
The Coast
Superb-value, self-catering suites and apartments are dotted around town under the umbrella host. Most are in delightfully restored homes with period…
The Coast
This ridiculously charming option is, allegedly, the second-oldest hotel in Norway. Its bedrooms are a kind of historical-light, matching traditional…
The Coast
Around 30 minutes from Flekkefjord, along the inlet, this resort-style hotel from Norway's favourite chain restaurant is a stylish and flawlessly run…
The Coast
If the small village of Sogndalstrand has won your heart, consider staying at this unusual, extremely authentic historic hotel that occupies nine early…
Kristiansand
It doesn't get any more central than this attractive hotel right next to the cathedral. It's all very smart and modern within, although a grand stairwell…
The Coast
This spectacularly located campground is beside Lake Seluravatnet, 1km off the E39 and 5km east of Flekkefjord. There's boat and canoe hire, a climbing…
The Coast
Three modern, smartly furnished apartments are located in a traditional building, with the occasional original feature retained. They are very well…
The Coast
This exceptionally well run and friendly hostel is well equipped, clean and tidy, and just a five-minute walk from the train station. The common areas…
The Coast
Just a few metres away from the beach, this well-run place distinguishes itself from the other campgrounds in the vicinity. It even has its own water…
Lindesnes Camping og Hytteutleie
The Coast
Set beside a tiny cove and surrounded by interesting granite outcrops, this campground, with excellent modern facilities, is on the shore 3.5km northeast…
The Coast
This big, stylish resort-style place draws Norwegian families. It may be a little soulless on the outside, but it is supremely comfortable, has great…
Kristiansand
This Clarion is in one of the town's most stately buildings. Inside it's been done out in an urban, contemporary style with huge, pearl-string lampshades,…
The Coast
This traditional-style guesthouse has wackily ornate public spaces and a lovely garden. Basic, hostel-style rooms make it one of the few budget options on…
The Coast
This is a great central B&B option, run by the friendly owners of Café Ibsen. There are six simple but character-filled rooms in a historic house, all…
The Coast
In the heart of the icy-white Old Town, this listed, very pretty timber hotel has rather stuffy rooms with decent bathrooms. The downstairs restaurant is…
Kristiansand
This hotel is part of a church conference centre, so doesn't possess as much of a holiday vibe as some of the others in town. The 11 junior suites and…
The Coast
Inside a traditional wooden warehouse, this modern waterfront hotel has pleasant, if smallish, rooms and great breakfasts; it's popular with car-tripping…
The Coast
In operation since 1844, the Hotel Wassilioff has learned a thing or two about keeping guests happy and, thanks to touches such as old sepia photos of…
The Coast
The only official hotel accommodation in the town centre, with a beautiful location and oh-yes harbour views, the Risør rests a little on its laurels…
Kristiansand
This good-value, 'back-to-basics' hotel chain steps in when B&Bs are in short supply. It does have a corporate sunniness that can be grating, but rooms…
The Coast
The nearest camping option to Grimstad is this friendly, well-equipped site 800m northeast of the centre along Arendalsveien. As well as big, grassy…
The Coast
The rooms in the grand old Victoria all differ from one another and are the best in town. Some have little kitchenettes, while others have balconies…
The Coast
Flekkefjord's largest hotel has an absolute waterfront position, stylish rooms, a sunny terrace bar and a decent restaurant (mains from 149kr), although…
The Coast
It might not have waterfront views, but this typical Thon is just 50m from the water's edge. Bland on the exterior, the rooms are modern, large and…
The Coast
Egersund's most convenient campground is 3km north of town alongside a rushing stream; buses heading for Hellvik will get you there. As a very Norwegian…
The Coast
Big chain hotel with neat, stylish rooms and lots of public space by the waterfront. The rooftop pool and deck is a bonus when the weather's good. Parking…
The Coast
This crowded but well-equipped campsite, on the shore 1km east of Lillesand centre, is a typical seaside holiday resort with camping, caravans and a range…
The Coast
This friendly, cosy place is a fair hike from town, but given the shortage of midrange places on the coast, its simple rooms are good value.
