The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kristiansand

Kristiansand, Norway makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Kristiansand, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Kristiansand. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Kristiansand offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Kristiansand, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

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

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel Kristiansand

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Kristiansand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

Located at Vestre Strandgate 7, Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel Kristiansand has great rooms from $114 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

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


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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kristiansand
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda which has nice rooms starting at $104. Offering a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Østre Strandgate 74. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, an indoor pool, and kids meals which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

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


Clarion Hotel Ernst

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Kristiansand
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

We found Clarion Hotel Ernst to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $117. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Raadhusgata 2. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a spa, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Citybox Kristiansand

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Kristiansand
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $78, Citybox Kristiansand, at Tordenskjolds Gate 12 provides a bar, a game room, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a pet-free facility, balconies, wheelchair-accessible units, elevators to the upper floors, and meeting facilities. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


Scandic Sorlandet

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

Scandic Sorlandet has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Travparkveien 14. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a child pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 9.3 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Thon Hotel Wergeland

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Kristiansand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Thon Hotel Wergeland is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $131, and it's located at Kirkegata 15. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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


Thon Hotel Norge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape

A cool place is Thon Hotel Norge because it has great rooms that start at $128. It has a restaurant, a bar, parking, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Dronningensgate 5. Only 0.5 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love kids meals, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop at this fun hotel.

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


Comfort Hotel Kristiansand

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed

Comfort Hotel Kristiansand offers a fitness center, a bar, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $84 (before taxes). It's located at Skippergata 7-9 and has earned a guest rating of 7.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms


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


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Kristiansand?

Kristiansand Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$109

After analyzing 8 weekend trip hotels in Kristiansand, Norway, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $109. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $112
  • 3-star hotels: $105


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