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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with restaurant

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Lounge
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand, 4608
  • Place, Aquarama Bad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bystranda
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room With Sofa Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Kristiansand

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Kristiansand hotel, you'll be steps from Bystranda and Aquarama Bad. Christiansholm Festning and St. Ansgar Catholic Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Kristiansand Domkirke - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Håndverkeren - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mother India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skagen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sjøhuset - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Patricks Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

3.5-star beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Kristiansand hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers 229 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Kristiansand hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self 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

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

How close is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda to the airport?

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is 10.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda on Dec 18, 2025 start from $62.7, excluding 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.

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda.

How close is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Bystranda and 1 mi (3-min drive) from Galgebergtangen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NOK 200 per person.

Is there a casino at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

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

Is there free parking at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NOK 375 per day.

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda have a pool?

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda to downtown Kristiansand?

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is 0.4 mi away from Kristiansand.