Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Lounge
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda sits right by the sea, offering a stylish retreat for travelers. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine worth trying, while rooms come with WiFi connectivity. The hotel's rooftop garden provides a pleasant spot to take in the views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is £74
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Plus)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - king
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room With Sofa Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Map
Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand, 4608

What's nearby

  • Aquarama Bad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bystranda - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Markens Gate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Agder - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 17 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sjøhuset Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mother India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bønder i Byen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smag & Behag - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a playground at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and laundry services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 229 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (NOK 375 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NOK 200 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 200 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Self-parking fee: NOK 375 per day
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Bystranda
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Scandic Bystranda
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Kristiansand
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda on 5 Oct 2025 start from £73.54, 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 Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Self-parking is available for NOK 375 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kristiansand hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Aquarama Bad and Bystranda. Otterdalsparken and Christiansholm Festning are also within 10 minutes. Kristiansand Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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