The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kristiansand

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kristiansand

If it's your first trip to Kristiansand, Norway for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kristiansand. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kristiansand. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kristiansand for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kristiansand beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kristiansand for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Thon Hotel Wergeland

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at Kirkegata 15, Thon Hotel Wergeland has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


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Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel Kristiansand

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kristiansand

A great place to stay is Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel Kristiansand which has nice rooms starting at $114. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vestre Strandgate 7. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Citybox Kristiansand

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Citybox Kristiansand to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $78. We loved that is has a bar, a game room, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Tordenskjolds Gate 12. You'll also find a pet-free facility, balconies, wheelchair-accessible units, elevators to the upper floors, and meeting facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $104, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, at Østre Strandgate 74 provides a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, an indoor pool, and kids meals. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. The kids will love the water park, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground


Thon Hotel Norge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kristiansand

Thon Hotel Norge has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $128 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Dronningensgate 5. Furthermore, it also offers kids meals, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Kristiansand, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kristiansand, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kristiansand, Best Hotels for One Week in Kristiansand, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kristiansand.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kristiansand?

Kristiansand Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$111

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Kristiansand, Norway, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $111. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kristiansand.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $109
  • 3-star hotels: $112


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