Title: Hotel Q42 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Q42 Hotel in Kristiansand with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/347554c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/51297cd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Self-parking (surcharge) 195.00 per day](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/3ea5dc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/09c5cafd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/8a0ee1c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Q42 sits in the heart of the city, offering guests a rooftop terrace with panoramic views and a peaceful garden retreat. Travelers can connect to WiFi from their rooms, let children enjoy the playground, or sample treats at the hotel's own Kaffebaren i Q42 coffee shop. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Laundry - Pet-friendly ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 3 - Dec 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=24404257&PinnedHotelID=24404257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/980254eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24404300/24404257/8c9ba988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKristiansand-Hotels-Hotel-Q42.h24404257.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKristiansand-Hotels-Hotel-Q42.h24404257.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.14879%2C8.00362&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebR20b-Kk9G6VxHunzHuMG3XJE8=) Elvegata 11A, Kristiansand, 4608 #### What's nearby - Aquarama Bad - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Bystranda - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Markens Gate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Kristiansand Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Kristiansand Domkirke - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Kristiansand Station - 14 min walk - Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Håndverkeren - ‬7 min walk - ‪Start Grill og Pizza - ‬3 min walk - ‪Flua Pizza - ‬10 min walk - ‪Bønder i Byen - ‬8 min walk - ‪Smag & Behag - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Q42 Hotel in the city centre At Hotel Q42, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Kaffebaren i Q42, the on-site coffee shop. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property - Meeting rooms, concierge services and multilingual staff - A gift shop, luggage storage and a lift Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Q42 boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Extra amenities include: - Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37840000/37833900/37833803/70fd3158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dyreparken Safarihotell Kristiansand - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 1,007 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=37833803&PinnedHotelID=37833803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54285/5b30b506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandic Sørlandet Kristiansand - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1,007 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 30 Dec - 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Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 700 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=794221&PinnedHotelID=794221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking available only on request - Secured parking on site (NOK 195 per day) - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Kaffebaren i Q42 ### Things to do - Playground ### Family friendly - Cot (surcharge) - Playground - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hand-held showerhead - Height-adjustable showerhead - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Built in 2017 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Cot (surcharge) - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Early check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk, key retrieval ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 300.0 per day ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Secured self-parking fee: NOK 195.00 per day - Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 300.0 per day - Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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. ### Property is also known as Hotel Q42 Kristiansand Q42 Kristiansand Hotel Q42 Hotel Hotel Q42 Kristiansand Hotel Q42 Hotel Kristiansand ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Q42 pet-friendly? > Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 300 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Hotel Q42? > Self-parking is available for NOK 195.00 per day. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Q42? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Q42? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Hotel Q42 located? > Located in the heart of Kristiansand, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Aquarama Bad, Bystranda and Christiansholm Festning. St. Ansgar Catholic Church and Kristiansand Domkirke are also within 10 minutes. Kristiansand Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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