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Overview

Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city, at almost 150,000 residents (2023). It is the largest city in, and the administrative centre of, Rogaland county in West Norway. Stavanger is the centre of the Norwegian oil industry and has the only petroleum museum in Norway. It also has a preserved old town on the west side of a charming waterfront. Stavanger cathedral is largely unchanged since early 12th century and the best preserved cathedral in Norway.

Understand

Stavanger sits on the northern part of the Jæren flatland just south of the wide Boknafjord. Stavanger has a mild, humid Atlantic climate. There is less rain (1180 millimeter annually) but more wind than in Bergen. All months are on average above 0°C, January and February around 0.5°C on average. Snowfall occurs, but snow rarely stays for a long time. There is rarely deep frost.

Stavanger is the fourth largest city in Norway, and third largest metropolitan area when nearby Sandnes, Randaberg and Sola are included with a total of some 240,000 people. Stavanger is Norway's most densely populated city. Until around 1950 Stavanger was a typical industrial city with ship yards and Norway's canning capital. During the 1960s Stavanger became an economic backwater and one of the poorest cities in Norway. When the large Ekofisk offshore oil field was discovered in 1969 south-west of Stavanger a new era for the city and for the country began. Ekofisk was at that time the world's largest offshore oilfield. The influx of oil workers, engineering firms and the establishment of headquarters for Norway's oil industry changed the city into Norway's richest.

Development of offshore oil production in the North Sea involved many engineering achievements in Stavanger, notably the huge condeep platforms (concrete deep water structure). These condeep platforms are the biggest objects moved by humans. The Troll A platform is almost 500 m, notably bigger than the Empire State building in New York and taller than the Eiffel tower.

Stavanger is one of Norway's oldest cities and Stavanger or nearby area was a centre of power during the Viking ages. Stavanger became a catholic diocese around 1120 (when the southern part of Western Norway split from Bergen diocese) and the cathedral was founded. The first bishop was probably Reinald, a monk from England.

Get in

Stavanger Airport, Sola. Stavanger airport is the third largest in Norway, at Sola, some 15 km from central Stavanger. There are frequent domestic services from Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. Coming from abroad, SAS and KLM serve Stavanger with multiple daily flights from their hubs in Copenhagen and Amsterdam respectively. As of 2026, Stavanger is also served by Lufthansa from Frankfurt, LOT Polish Airlines from Warsaw and Finnair from Helsinki and Stockholm.

Airport Shuttle Buses (online 179 kr one way, 264 kr return, 127 kr child/student/senior/military personnel, more expensive if purchased from the driver, 25 minutes) run to downtown Stavanger every 20 minutes (frequencies may be lower during early morning, late night, weekends and holidays, inquire online).

A slower but cheaper option is to use bus line 42 from the airport with destination Sandnes, departing every 15 minutes (less often on Sundays and during holidays), then transfer to a bus towards Stavanger city centre (49 kr, see Stavanger#By public transit for information on how to purchase a ticket). The best option is to transfer to line 5 or line 3 at Koppholen. A second alternative is to transfer to line 7 at Sande terasse. A 3rd alternative is boarding a bus with destination Tananger from the airport and transfer to line 2 at Tjora. Upcoming bus stops are shown on a display on board the bus. These lines are served by low floor city buses with no dedicated space for luggage.

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (occasionally referred to as Helganes by Haugesund locals) is served by some charter flights and seasonal Norwegian flights from a couple of international destinations, as well as domestic flights from Oslo and Bergen.

Travelling from Haugesund Airport to Stavanger should take around two hours (private car). There is a ferry crossing on the way, charging 172 kr if you bring a private vehicle up to 6 m.

By train There are 7 daily round trips by long distance train from Oslo (8 hours) via Kristiansand (3-3.5 hours) including a night service (which runs all days except for Saturday), in addition to a daily roundtrip from Kristiansand. As elsewhere in Europe, booking online in advance will be considerably cheaper, with prices starting at 299 kr. Bookings can be made online with the train operator, Go Ahead Nordic or with the national ticketing company, Entur.

By bus Stavanger Bus Terminal is next to Stavanger Main Station.

The following companies operate long distance express buses to Stavanger from Bergen (4.5-5-5 hours) and from Oslo (8-9 hours) via Kristiansand (3.5-4 hours):

Nor-Way Bussekspress Vy Buss FlixBus

Vy Buss has one daily departure from Ørsta via Volda, Stryn, Førde and Bergen, providing connections to most of western Norway.

From Bergen, express bus is the primary mode of public transport. Nor-Way Bussekspress offers the highest frequency, with up to 14 departures daily. Departures branded "Strake veien" have a travel time of 4 hours 20 minutes, as they make limited stops en route, only serve stops close to the highway, and skip Haugesund altogether. Regular services have longer overall travel time, but serve the city centres of Haugesund and Leirvik.

Ferries on the route are included in the bus ticket where applicable. Passengers will sit on the bus for boarding and deboarding, but are usually required to leave the bus and stay on passenger decks during ferry crossings.

From Kristiansand and Oslo, express buses serve as a potentially cheaper alternative to the train, but can also be the most efficient connection when travelling from the coastal cities and towns in between, as the train mostly travels through the sparsely populated inland.

E39 is the primary north-south route in western Norway, and the fastest route from Kristiansand or Bergen.

Rv. 13 from Sogndal, Voss and Hardanger via Ryfylke. This is the slower but more scenic route from the north.

The primary route from Oslo is along the coast on E18 to Kristiansand, then onwards to Stavanger on E39. It is also possible to drive E134 and fv. 45 for a more scenic route, which may even be faster if coming from northern or western areas of East Norway. Generally not suitable for heavy vehicles. This route involves the mountain pass fv. 450 Brokke-Suleskard, which is closed for 6-9 months of the year during winter. See Driving in Norway#Winter closure.

By boat Fjord Line operates a daily overnight cruise ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Stavanger, and onwards to Bergen. Tickets are sold from both Hirtshals and Bergen, and are cheaper with advance bookings. Prices tend to up during the summer, especially when travelling with a car.

Departures from Bergen are in the early morning, with a 14:00 return for an evening arrival in Stavanger. Journey time is 5 hr 30 min, plus 30-60 minutes for check-in and boarding. Passenger tickets are often cheaper than express buses.

A seat or cabin reservation is mandatory on trips from Hirtshals, but optional for journeys between Bergen and Stavanger. The currency on board is Danish kroner (DKK), even on the domestic segment. The duty free store will only serve passengers who present a boarding card to/from Hirtshals, but restaurants and bars are open to domestic passengers.

Buses connect the Fjord Line terminal in Hirtshals to Hirtshals station and the Danish railway network, as well as to Aalborg. In Bergen, the ship calls at the Hurtigrutenterminal in the city centre. This provides an opportunity to connect to the Hurtigruten, and continue further north towards Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Travellers that arrive to Bergen with the ferry from Stavanger on the same day can check in their luggage with Hurtigruten shortly after arrival, then spend the day in Bergen before their evening departure.

The ferry docks at are a 20 minute drive from the city centre. Foot passengers may use bus line 2, which calls outside the terminal and takes 37 minutes to the centre. (49 kr, see Stavanger#By public transit for information on how to purchase a ticket).

Passenger boats from Ryfylke call at , in the northeastern corner of the city centre.

Get around

By foot The most scenic and interesting part of Stavanger for visitors is the waterfront area of town surrounding the inner harbor like a big "U", all of which is quite walkable. On the west side of the inner harbor is the old town with two museums. Also the Tourist Information Office in Stavanger is located at Strandkaien, next to the harbor between the cruise pier and the historic Old Stavanger. The TI office, open 08:00 - 18:00 in the summer, is a good source of free advice, brochures, maps, and wifi. On the east side is also lots of shops and restaurants, as well as the Petroleum Museum. At the bottom of the "U" is the market plaza and the Stavanger Cathedral. South of the Cathedral is the man-made Lake Breiavatnet, which separates the harbour area from the train and bus stations and more museums. To go much farther afield, some form of transportation might be useful.

By public transit Public transit in Stavanger consists of bus, railway and passenger boats.

On weekends and after 17:00 on weekdays, 2 adults and 3 children may travel on a single adult ticket.

Tickets can be purchased in a variety of ways:

The Kolumbus Billett app This is the primary way to purchase tickets. Single tickets, as well as daily, weekly and monthly passes are available in the app for any number of zones, with any kind of concession. Virtually all trips within Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola and Randaberg are in the Nord-Jæren zone. You can select zone(s) manually, or enter your origin and destination in order for the app to figure out the appropriate zones required. The app can also be used to locate and unlock Kolumbus e-bikes. 15 minutes of use is free with a valid ticket in the app. Press the "Payment" button before boarding. The app will automatically detect where you get off. Journeys with transfer will be charged as a single ticket, but you need to press "Payment" when boarding a new vehicle. The card can either be preloaded with money that will be deducted for each trip, or it can contain a daily/weekly/monthtly pass. There is no tapping out. Ticket machines A viable alternative at railway stations, but not if starting the journey by bus, as very few bus stops are equipped with ticket machines. 10 kr extra for reduced tickets. Cash only, as payment cards such as Visa and MasterCard are not accepted onboard.

Blue long distance trains cannot be used with Kolumbus tickets.

Buses in the city center stop along Breiavatnet and the bus terminal. Buses are modern and most have areas for wheelchairs and baby carriages.

By bicycle or e-scooter Stavanger boasts one of the most ambitious bicycle super highways in Scandinavia (Norwegian: Sykkelstamvegen), with the final section scheduled to open in 2026. The system is completely fenced off from cars and pedestrians, and have limited access ramps. This enables quick and comfortable journeys between Stavanger, the Forus business district and Sandnes.

Bicycle infrastructure throughout the rest of the city varies from excellent to an afterthought, but is present for trips anywhere. Bicycle routes that are designated as part of the city's official network are named and signposted.

Two companies are licenced to operate rental e-scooters in Stavanger:

Central Stavanger has designated parking areas for rental e-scooters. Use common sense in the rest of the city. Improper parking will result in a fine of 900 kr.

The public transit authority, Kolumbus, operates a system of rental e-bikes. Trips must start and end at official charging stations, but the bicycles can be locked for intermediate stops anywhere. Charging stations in some areas can be empty at certain times, so keep a backup transport plan. The Kolumbus Billett app is used to locate and unlock e-bikes. The first 15 minutes of each rental is free with a valid public transit ticket in the app (including for holders of daily, weekly or monthly passes), then 1.50 kr per minute after the first 15 minutes.

Expect a surcharge of about 25% in evening/night/Saturday and a surcharge of about 45% for Sunday. You can use credit cards to pay through the taxi meters. During weekends there can be long lines for taxis in downtown area. Try walking out of the city centre and hailing a vacant cab on its way back to downtown.

See

Stavanger Cathedral. Stavanger Cathedral (Romanesque style from about 1125, with later Gothic additions) is the best preserved medieval cathedral in Norway and well worth a visit. The church patron saint is Saint Svithun. The pulpit was made by Andrew Smith in the 1650s and the stained glass by Victor Sparre in 1957.

Gamle Stavanger. Gamle Stavanger is a well preserved slice of Norwegian history. Old winding streets and wooden houses are representative of accommodation from Stavangers days as the canning capital of Norway. Most houses in Old Stavanger are privately owned and well kept.

Fargegaten. Street with vibrantly coloured houses, having some of Stavanger's best cafes and shops..

Tou Scene. Old beer factory renovated as a cultural centre. They hold art exhibitions, concerts and any other culture event. Check their website for upcoming events.

Sculptures - In 2000 the mobile installation Another Place by British sculptor Anthony Gormley was placed on and off Sola beach. A few years later a new and permanent installation Broken Column, by the same artist, was placed at various locations surrounding the centre of Stavanger.

St. Petri Church. Red brick church built in 1866.

MS Rogaland. Coastal steamer built in 1929. One of the two historical ships docked in the city centre.

MS Sandnes. The other historical ship docked in the city centre. Built in 1950.

Valbergtårnet. Tower used by the fire watch in the 1800s. Sits on a small hill with a view of the inner harbour.

Norwegian Canning Museum. Housed in an authentic cannery that was in operation from 1916 until 1958, the Canning Museum may not seem like the most interesting place to visit, but it is a surprisingly good little museum with a lot of hands-on exhibits. Next to the museum is the Worker's cottage, an authentic 1800s house built in regency style architecture, with the first floor interior decorated c.1920 and the second floor c.1960. Tickets are valid to all open Museums the same day in MUST, which includes the Stavanger Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Canning Museum in Old Stavanger. Stavanger Museum and the Norwegian Children’s Museum, Stavanger Art Museum next to the lake Mosvatnet, and Stavanger School Museum in Hillevåg.

Stavanger Maritime Museum. Free audio guide to take you through the entire museum, available upon request at the reception in German, English and Norwegian.

Norwegian Oil Museum. The Norwegian Oil Museum is a very interesting building with fascinating information on Norway's oil industry, which got its start on Christmas eve 1969. Displays of submersibles, drilling equipment, a mock oil platform, and audio-visual presentations make for a good few hours. The museum caters to all ages.

Museum of Archeaology. Collection of archaeological and natural history objects from the county of Rogaland. Gives an introduction to Rogaland’s prehistory from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages, and up to the end of the Middle Ages. Café and museum shop.

Stavanger Kunstmuseum (art museum, part of MUST) is on Mosvatnet Lake, only 2 km from the city center. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Norwegian art, and a rotating exhibition that is sometimes quite spectacular. Be sure to see the Lars Hertervig paintings; you'll see the landscape of the islands just north of Stavanger reflected in his work.

Stavanger museum. This location covers 3 distinct topics: the history of Stavanger, the museum of natural history and the Norwegian Children's museum.

Districts Stavanger boasts the largest collection of wooden houses in Europe (Norwegian: trehusbyen, the wooden city). Gamle Stavanger is the oldest district that has been preserved, but much of the designated wooden city that exists today consist of housing built between the mid 1800s and the mid 1900s. Common styles of the period are Swiss, Art Nouveau, and the unique local blend, Swiss Noveau (Norwegian: sveitserjugend). Below are some quintessential districts close to the city centre.

Storhaug. This district immediately east of the city centre used to be the home of the working class. These days, it is a dense, gentrified neighbourhood, popular with artists and creative professionals. Pedersgata, extending east from St. Petri Church, is renowned for its variety of international cuisine.

Eiganes. Traditionally where factory owners, ship owners, and other members of the upper class lived. This district is dominated by stately homes with large, well-kept gardens, particularly along Eiganesveien. Some of the larger estates are publicly owned, such as Breidablikk, and Ledaal, the royal residence of Stavanger.

(Sverd i fjell, literally Sword in Mountain) A monument outside the centre of Stavanger, beside the Hafrsfjord. The swords themselves are massive and in the background is the fjord. The monument commemorates the battle of Hafrsfjord in the late 800s where Harald Hårfagre beat his eastern opposition and became the first King of Norway.

Stavanger Botanic Garden, a botanic garden and parkland.

Do

The seasons control what to do in Stavanger. Stavanger has a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Summers features periods of warm and nice weather, although they sometimes can be rainy. Winters usually mean more rain than snow in Stavanger, although going into the mountains will ensure snow.

Hiking and climbing around Stavanger is the best way to see the fantastic landscape. Many of the trails have been marked out by the Turistforetning with rocks bearing a red "T". Turistforening hyttes (cabins) provide simple accommodation in the mountains. Also mountain bikes can be hired and taken on the trails.

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). The Preikestolen Plateau (the Pulpit Rock) is one of the most famous attractions in Norway. To get to it, there is a 4-km (one-way) out and back trail that has very steep grades, and an elevation gain of 600 m (approx 1800 feet). The hike is not to be attempted without layered clothing, and proper footwear. Every year, people have to be rescued after getting themselves into bad situations, and there have even been fatalities.During the tourist season, one can simply follow the crowd ahead of you. The trail is also marked (on boulders using spray paint) but these are sometimes hard to see, particularly in poor weather conditions / lighting.There are a few bus services starting from Stavanger, that offer drop off and pick up from the start of the trail - but check timings carefully. Once the last bus leaves, the only options may be a very expensive taxi ride back to Stavanger.

Bus to Kjerag. Wedged in a mountain crevice sits the Kjerag Boulder, suspended nearly 1,000m above sea level

Hiking trail from Rosenli Beach to Godalen Beach. The east coastline in Stavanger is a large recreation area. It's a 2.8-km-long trail that is considered perhaps the finest in Stavanger – it passes bays and promontories, sheltered coves with sandy beaches, rock slopes and popular bathing areas.

Swim at Godalen Beach. Popular bathing area including a beach, barbecue facilities and play area for children. Kiosk open on warm days. It is part of the hiking area near Gandsfjorden. About 40 min walk from the centre, 20 min from Stavanger Øst.

Swim at Rosenli Beach. Less crowded beach, also with BBQ facilities.

Swim at Lervig's Park. (The area is under development as of 2022).

Island hopping (Byøyene). You can take a ferry from Fiskepiren to some of the islands around Stavanger. There are marked hiking trails in some of them, and it's popular among locals for swimming and BBQ. Some of the nicest islands are Lindøy, Langøy or Kalvøy. Sola Beach is a long sandy beach by the airport. It is very popular in the summer and allows for some small waves for surfing. Along the beach, in the dunes, are the remains of defences from the 1940-45 occupation. Other less populated beaches are all along the coastline although they are sometimes hard to find. Surf - The beaches around Stavanger have some of the best surfing conditions in Norway. Relatively warm water and small wave sizes are good reasons to try it for the first time. Especially good beaches are Sola, Hellestø, Bore and Brusand. Check out the surf school. Kayak - It's possible to kayak all around the east side as well as the area where the three swords are. Rogaland Aktiv organizes some trips. Ice skating on Stokkavannet - In the depths of winter the government tests the ice on its lakes. Once the official word is given many Norwegians will head for the largest lake, Stokkavannet. The lake itself is located near to Madla about 20 minutes walk/5 minutes bus ride outside of Stavanger. Should the ice not be safe, and you have a compulsion to skate, another option is to visit the Siddishallen, an indoor ice-rink. Football: Viking FK play soccer in Eliteserien, Norway's top tier. Viking Stadion (aka SR-Bank Arena, capacity 15,900) is 6 km south of city centre next to Jåttåvågen railway station; it was built in 2004 and has hosted junior internationals. The football season is April-Nov.

Buy

Pewter serving utensils at several shops in town that will also sell other tourist things. They are pretty to look at, coming in several different designs, and practical to use. The cheese slicer (ostehovel) is most traditional, and the fish server (fiskespade) is something rarely seen outside of Norway.

There is a "Bunnpris" grocery store, in Nedre Holmegate 11, nearby the Petroleum Museum and Fargegaten ("The coloured street"). It is also open on Sundays.

Eat

Stavanger is considered a great place for foodies, with a range of good restaurants and an annual food fair that fills up the harbour area for a week-end each summer. Eating out is generally not cheap, like everywhere in Norway. If you're on a budget you should go for the smaller ethnic restaurants (Chinese, Thai). Several excellent places exist for the traveller on an expense account - or if you want to spoil yourself or a loved one: Try Tango, NB Sørensens (upstairs restaurant) or Renaa.

Fortou. Take-away "asian fusion" food. You can take the food, sit at Øst and order a hand-brewed beer

Sabi Sushi. Probably the best sushi in Stavanger. Take-away and restaurant.

No 28 Pizza Pub. It seats 200 people and has an additional bar. They make everything themselves, even the dough is made in house. They also serve babyback ribs.

Straen Fiskerestaurant. Considered one of the best seafood restaurants in Norway. However, they only have seafood, you will not be served meat or poultry.

Bravo. Small dishes with ingredients influenced by season, regularly change menu. In the Michelin guide.

Casa Gio. Very good quality and cosy Italian restaurant.

Söl. Seasonal set menu. In the Michelin guide..

Tako by Fortou. High-quality tacos and other Mexican food by the same guys of Fortou

Ry. Indoor and outdoor with food, drinks, music and other events. Checkout their website for the upcoming events.

Brøl. Bistro with a focus on bar and sourdough

Kokko kaffebar. Specialty coffee, design and architecture

Micro Kaffi. Great selection of specialty coffees.

Kafe Oransjeriet. Plant-based cafe (opening late summer 2024)

Kanelsnurren Øst. Good place to have a coffee/tea and fresh bread, pastry or sandwiches.

Ostehuset Øst. Spacy and cosy place with good quality food, drinks, coffee, bread and cheese.

Jakob's Brød og Kafé. Excellent bakery and cafe in a cosy place.

Re-naa. Innovative dishes inspired on the Norwegian nature. ★ ★ ★ 3 Michelin star

K2. Seasonal, local, organic food. ★ 1 Michelin star

Sabi Omakase. Omakase sushi. ★ 1 Michelin star

Bellies. Vegan high cuisine. Seasonal food, checkout the video in their website. In the Michelin guide.

Hermetikken. Great selection of wines. ★ 1 Michelin star

Flor & Fjære. Half restaurant half garden walk. Both are good, but the garden walk stands out as almost otherwordly, and even more so considering that you are in Norway. Discounts for children and an appropriate kids menu.

Drink

Stavanger has a varied and exciting nightlife, concentrated around Vågen (the bay) or a stones throw away. Even weekday nightlife is more vibrant in Stavanger than in most towns in Norway. The eastern rim of the bay gets the afternoon sun, and is the prime setting for an outdoor beer -weather allowing.

Folken. Folken is by far the cheaper place to drink if you bring your Student Card. The music varies in both genre and loudness. Enjoy the summer in Folkens backyard!

Bøker og Børst (Books and Booze). Definitely the most charming little café in all of Stavanger. Really nice atmosphere and interiors. The eccentrics' favorite.

On the western side you will find Checkpoint Charlie, a legendary hangout for rockers and students. It is also home to CCAP, a record label that hold Thomas Dybdahl and Popface in their expanding stable. Though its clientele has gradually gotten younger over the years (now around 18-22), it retains much of its old feel. 5 4005 Stavanger, ). Another bar well worth the visit is Cementen. Situated on the third floor of a concrete building alongside the bay, it has a great view of inner city Stavanger. It is easy to find, just look for the cement mixer hanging from the outside wall 7 m above its entrance. Dance floor. (Nedre Strandgt.25, 4005 Stavanger) For the see and be seen crowd, Taket is the place to go (Nedre Strandgt. 15, 4005 Stavanger ). With Hall Toll the Stavanger night scene has finally gotten a taste of cosmopolitan jet set, complete with bouncers and a separate VIP line at the entrance. Clubbers are advised to seek out Sting, next to Valbergstårnet. It is a bit cramped, but they keep great DJs and the atmosphere is inviting. The first floor is cafe style, and basement is a night-club. The rooms to the right when you enter the cafè is traditionally for gay people. If you get tired from dancing there is a lounge area, Indian style, with lots of pillows to lie down on. (Valberget 3, 4006 Stavanger, , ) Munken (The Munk) is a traditional bar that serves beer, wine and spirits. Crowd varies a great deal in age (22-72), often many English speakers. Usually not very loud music. Free entrance. Prostebakken -in the Alley by the Dressmann haberdashery.

Nåløyet Bar. Nåløyet is the closest thing to an everyday pub. The bar is open all days, and get packed on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bar Bache. Perhaps the cheapest Happy Hour in town! Tiny English style pub.

Cardinal. One of the best beer pubs in Norway, with a selection of about 500 beers in bottles, and 25 beers on tap. On the second floor cocktails are also available.

Øst. Hand-brewed beer. They have about 10 different types of excellent beer written in a blackboard which they change every few days. You can order half glass if you want taste different types. A little pricey but really worth it!

Gimlet. Cocktail bar, specialized in nordic liquors and gins.

Sleep

Centrum Romutleie. Clean, very basic room rental, one single and one double room available, sharing a bathroom, basic guest kitchen available for preparing breakfast.

Mosvangen vandrerhjem. Hostel of rather high standard, all bedrooms ensuite, basic guest kitchen. No alcohol allowed.

Rogalandsheimen Gjestgiveri. Typical **(+)-hotel. All rooms with sink, no rooms ensuite, TV lounge with free wireless internet zone. No alcohol allowed.

Stavanger BB. Typical hotel. No rooms ensuite, all rooms with small TV sets.

St Svithun vandrerhjem. Hostel of very high standard, totally comparable to ***-hotel except making your own bed is required. All bedrooms ensuite. Nice cafe and basic guest kitchen. No alcohol allowed.

Stavanger Lille Hotell. Typical ***(+)-hotel. Rather large rooms with TV/DVD and high quality beds. Economy rooms smaller, not ensuite, standard **+.

Havly Hotell. Typical ****(-)-hotel. No alcohol allowed.

Hotel Scandic Forus. New (2011) ****-hotel.

Hotel Atlantic. ****(+)-hotel, best available in town.

Hotels in class **** generally allow a 15-25% discount when booking a room with check-in Friday/check-out Sunday or a booking for minimum three nights during July.

Close to the airport/the Sola Beach should be mentioned:

Himmel og hav. Typical ***-hotel. No alcohol allowed.