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Clarion Hotel Ernst

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kristiansand with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Reception hall
Ballroom
Lobby
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets
Interior detail
Located in a shopping district, Clarion Hotel Ernst offers modern comforts and attentive service. Guests can unwind in the sauna or steam room, use WiFi in public areas, and dine at The Social Bar & Bistro or enjoy drinks at the bar. Many visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £93
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate) | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, desk, bed sheets

Compact Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Map
Rådhusgt. 2, Kristiansand, 4664

What's nearby

  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Markens Gate - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bystranda - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aquarama Bad - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Agder - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 4 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patricks Pub
  • ‪Mercado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herlig Land - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brygghuset (Christianssand Brygghus) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Ernst

Upscale hotel in a shopping district
Take advantage of free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site at Clarion Hotel Ernst. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Social Bar & Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NOK 290 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Social Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1858
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: NOK 290 per night
  • Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clarion Hotel Ernst pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 300 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Hotel Ernst on 7 Sept 2025 start from £93.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Self-parking is available for NOK 290 per night.

What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Clarion Hotel Ernst located?

Located in the heart of Kristiansand, this hotel is steps away from Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor, Markens Gate and Kristiansand Cathedral. Kristiansand Domkirke and St. Ansgar Catholic Church are also within 10 minutes. Kristiansand Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Clarion Hotel Ernst Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff and well located, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ASIF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding was good. Old property but maintained. Complementary breakfast was awesome. Overall good stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elnaz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The overall experience was just fine. They didn’t have parking available in the middle of the week, the thermostat didn’t work correctly and it was extremely cold inside during summer. Otherwise the hotel was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Bed bugs in the hotel room

We found bed bugs in the first room (number 506). I went to the reception desk with video and they moved us to another room. Otherwise the hotel has a very central location in Kristiansand. The room was quite small and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location but as ahead about parking

Was an overnight stay with a family of 4 so hard to tell about the overall experience with such a short stay. One thing was that we needed to use the hotel parking lot. When we checked in we were told they were book. I was never told to book ahead of time and parking in another lot was a slight challenge as we were leaving for the airport at 4am.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap hotel trying to be a boutiqe hotel

Checked out after one day and moved to a neighbor hotel. The size of the family room was good. The room felt dirty, showering there the whole bathroom got wet. In general the hotel tries to be a "design hotel", but you so clearly feel how cheap all the design elements are.... Got a new hotel closer to the water and still enjoyed our stay in Kristiansand.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little far away. I was not offered on site parking. We had an interior room. It would’ve been nice to have an exterior room. All that being said the room was lovely and the beds were very comfortable. It was nice to have a coffee maker in the room as well as a tea kettle. The buffet breakfast is outstanding probably the best we had in Norway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Zimmer hat direkt gegenüber einer Karaokebar gelegen, die bis 3:00 Uhr nachts laut Musik gemacht hat. Und das nicht nur an einem Abend, sondern von Montag bis Sonntag.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kjell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flott hotell, men reagerte veldig på forkosten at det ikke står innholdsfortegnelse og info på maten. Hva som er laktosefritt og ikke. Det trakk veldig ned må jeg si. På enkelt matvarer enn ikke kjenner til vet man ikke hva det er. Trodde det var pålagt fra mattilsynet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv Åse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
God service og ekstremt bra frokost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Geen uitzicht vanuit de kamer. We keken op een blinde muur. Jammer, want voor de rest was de kamer OK. Handig dat er ook een parking was al waren sommige plaatsen, alsook de uitgang, zeer smal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bård

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025