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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Property class: 3.5

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A rooftop terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

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A bathroom with a beige sink, two mirrors, a glass shower enclosure, and a white towel hanging on the wall.

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(26 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with teal tiles, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
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(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a beige sink, two mirrors, a glass shower enclosure, and a white towel hanging on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with teal tiles, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bathroom with teal tiles, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

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

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(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a newspaper, and a wall with the number "4608".

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is in Kvadraturen, a neighborhood in Kristiansand. Postveien from Kristiansand to Brennasen and Bjaavann Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ravnedalen Naturpark and Bystranda. Aquarama Bad and Markens Gate are also worth visiting. Visit our Kristiansand travel guide
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Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand, 4608

What's nearby

  • Bystranda
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aquarama Bad
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christiansholm Festning
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Markens Gate
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kristiansand Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Håndverkeren
    8 min walk
  • Mother India
    9 min walk
  • Hos Naboen
    11 min walk
  • Skagen
    8 min walk
  • Patricks Pub
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

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 to 325 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 (on request)
  • 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
  • Elevator (31 inch 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 to 325 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

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

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)

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kvadraturen hotel is in the city center, steps from Aquarama Bad and Bystranda. Otterdalsparken and Christiansholm Festning are also within 10 minutes. Kristiansand Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Amazing staff! Great room! Amazing location!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
As always, superb service and great familyroom. Great breakfast, clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the beach, perfect for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great breakfast

Very nice hotel, lovely staff and food was nice great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good view to sea, close to beach, swimming pool nearby, possible to have late check out, nice staff, rather large rooms and good breakfast. The only negative point is that free cancelation is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kristinsand Bystranda.

Arrived withboat from Denmark at 00:30. smoothless check in and parking in the garage in basement below. Excellent breakfast and gym. Had a strall in Kristiansand after check out, beutiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, no35 bus from airport. Lovely location by the water with promenade walks. Clean room but no drinks in room. Good breakfast. Bicycles free to borrow. Only Norwegian tv channels in room, although you can Bluetooth music from your phone to the tv. The Aquarama SATS facility with swimming pools etc are adjoined, guests can use for an extra fee. Nice and quiet despite its size. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not used to European Hotels but there were no tissues or a garbage can capable of holding anything above a few tissues. We did not want cleaning service so it was a bit of an issue for me. Bed was more comfortable than expected and the room was nice. Necessities only which was fine. Breakfast was outstanding at the restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place by the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scandic Kristiansand

Our weekend stay was excellent despite the staff being busy with a convention.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Property was very nice as always I stayed. However Im very extremely disappointed with Expedia, just because the price for the room Was extremely expensive for what I paid Compared with the price for the Hotel Im and expedia member for so long Im an Scandic member as well and was really extremely expensive and therefore with out breakfast which the hotel always includes Very bad from Expidia
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Spacious room, friendly staff, and solid breakfast

I stayed at this hotel for one day and was met with very friendly staff. The room was large and nice, but unfortunately the AC didn’t work properly – even with a note saying it was slow, the temperature only dropped by 0.2°C over two hours, and the room stayed uncomfortably warm. Apart from that, everything else was great. A big plus was their cooperation with SATS next door, which you could access directly through the building – perfect for getting a proper workout even while traveling. The breakfast buffet also had a wide selection, and there was nothing to complain about there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ok
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Aufenthalt war Ok, Nix besonderes. Ausstattung und Qualität der Zimmer eher unterdurchschnittlich. Frühstück von den Quantität gut, die Qualität könnte besser sein.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026