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A spacious lobby with leather armchairs, a large chandelier, and a reception desk. - Clarion Hotel Ernst (Kristiansand)
The Clarion Hotel Ernst entrance with a grand archway, steps, and decorative street lamps. - Clarion Hotel Ernst (Kristiansand)
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for breakfast & banquet. - Clarion Hotel Ernst (Kristiansand)
A circular architectural feature with a central spiral and multiple levels of balconies. - Clarion Hotel Ernst (Kristiansand)
A modern fitness center with treadmills and a glass wall separating the area. - Clarion Hotel Ernst (Kristiansand)
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Upscale hotel located in Kvadraturen

Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a bar at Clarion Hotel Ernst. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. 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 gym and a business center.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wooden floor.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of a building.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a small table with a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kvadraturen, a neighborhood in Kristiansand, Clarion Hotel Ernst is in a shopping district and near a train station. Kilden Performing Arts Centre and Kunstsilo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Postveien from Kristiansand to Brennasen and Bjaavann Golf Course. Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor and Markens Gate are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kristiansand travel guide
Map
Rådhusgt. 2, Kristiansand, 4664

What's nearby

  • Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Markens Gate
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kristiansand Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christiansholm Festning
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aquarama Bad
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mother India
    3 min walk
  • Hos Naboen
    1 min walk
  • Skagen
    4 min walk
  • Patricks Pub
    3 min walk
  • Bønder i Byen
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NOK 220 per person
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1858
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 220 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarion Hotel Ernst pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Clarion Hotel Ernst?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Clarion Hotel Ernst located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clarion Hotel Ernst Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with real noise cancelling windows, proper air conditioning and proper pillows. The curtains really block the sun. They thought of every detail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, great breakfast, close to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and very helpfull personell.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, old and elegant hotel. I had a very small room with a nice bed. The breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Staff- perfect, breakfast - great. Room - comfortable. Hallways were unfortunately dirty and bathroom had thick dust around the ceiling fan and bathroom tiles cracked
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. The Clarion is in a nice part of town with easy walking distance to dining and shopping. Rooms are quaint and comfortable. Staff was very friendly, and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding was good. Old property but maintained. Complementary breakfast was awesome. Overall good stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great and firendly service. Well located. The entrance has some real old-world charm but the rooms are comforable and functional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Nice room. Comfy bed. It's a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel but you can see the wear.

Nice hotel but you can see the wear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Room without wndows
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sentralt hotell

Hotellet trenger oppussing, men har god frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024