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Top 10 hotels in Stavanger

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Last updated: 28.04.2025
Hotel facade in red bricks at the waterfront in Stavanger
Hotel Victoria is the travellers' favourite hotel in Stavanger (2023)|© Tom Haga/Hotel Victoria
Hotel Victoria is the travellers' favourite hotel in Stavanger (2023)|© Tom Haga/Hotel Victoria

Are you looking for the best or cheapest hotel in the centre of Stavanger, or do you need accommodation suitable for children or dogs?


Looking for accommodation in Stavanger and wondering what's best for you and your travelling companions? The best hotel for you may not be the best for someone else. It all depends on what you're looking for and who you're travelling with.

Best accommodation in Stavanger

Some people are looking for the cheapest hotel, while others have different accommodation requirements. If you're travelling to Stavanger with children, you need child-friendly hotels. If you're travelling with your dog, you need to know which hotels are dog-friendly. For some, location is everything, for example, is the hotel close to attractions such as the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Gamle Stavanger (old Stavanger), Fargegaten, and Swords in Rock, or is it close to Stavanger International Airport, Sola?

Perhaps you're looking for a hotel where comfort is paramount. Do you value the hotel's history and architecture? Or are you looking for a little extra comfort, such as whether or not the hotel has a pool or a spa centre?

Read also: Luxury travel in the Stavanger region
Hotel reception and guest with suitcase talking to receptionist
Inviting and classic at visitor favourite Hotel Victoria|© Tom Haga/Hotel Victoria

The 10 best hotels

Based on several of the above criteria, travellers to Stavanger have ranked the following hotels in Stavanger among the best:

Et velkjent landemerke i sentrum av Stavanger er Hotel Victoria.

Hotel Victoria in Stavanger

Stavanger's oldest hotel, Hotel Victoria with its modern facilities is a natural meeting place for tourists, business travellers and locals.

Book your stay at Hotel Victoria
Resepsjonsområde.

Thon Hotel Stavanger

Thon Hotel Stavanger has a goal to be «your home away from home».

Book your stay at Thon Hotel Stavanger
Tvilling rom.

Thon Hotel Maritim

Thon Hotel Maritim is centrally located in Stavanger, overlooking Lake Breiavatnet, just two minutes from shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Book your stay at Thon Hotel Maritim
Dobbeltrom.

Clarion Hotel Energy

Clarion Hotel Energy, Stavanger is perhaps the largest and most compelling conference hotel in the Stavanger region.    

Book your stay at Clarion Hotel Energy
Clarion Hotel Stavanger

Clarion Hotel Stavanger

The Clarion Hotel Stavanger contrasts traditional hotels, offering suites and rooms with stunning views of the city centre and surrounding islands.

Book your stay at Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Eilert Smith Hotel

Eilert Smith Hotel in Stavanger

Eilert Smith Hotel: MICHELIN Key & member of Small Luxury Hotels. Perfect if you seek peace, quiet, and top quality.

Book your stay at Eilert Smith Hotel
Havnen i Stavanger med sjøhusrekka, hotell og Valbergtårnet

Home Hotel Skagen Brygge

A stay at Home Hotel Skagen Brygge is like living in the middle of Stavanger's maritime history.

Book your stay at Home Hotel Skagen Brygge
Dobbeltrom.

Ydalir Hotel

Ydalir Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel with luxurious rooms and staff who love their work. Located in quiet surroundings outside the centre of Stavanger.

Book your stay with Ydalir
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Comfort Hotel Square Stavanger

The Comfort Hotel Square is located in the city centre and has 194 rooms divided between single and double rooms.

Book your stay at Comfort Hotel Square
Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel

Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel

Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel offers breakfast 60 m above ground with 360° views. Renovated in 2023/24. 182 rooms, from pet-friendly to family rooms.

Book your stay at Thon Partner Hotel Stavanger Forum
Dobbeltrom.
Thon Hotel Stavanger is a popular hotel in Stavanger | © Thon Hotel Stavanger
Read more about all of Stavanger's offers

Stavanger travellers also recommend the following accommodations:

  • Near Old Stavanger: Hotel Victoria and Clarion Hotel Stavanger
  • Near Stavanger Airport, Sola: Quality Airport Hotel Stavanger.
  • Near the Norwegian Petroleum Museum: Hotel Victoria, Thon Hotel Stavanger and Eilert Smith Hotel.
  • Pet-friendly hotels in Stavanger: Hotel Victoria and Clarion Hotel Stavanger.
  • The best, cheapest hotels in Stavanger are Thon Partner Hotel Stavanger Forum and Comfort Hotel Square.
  • The best hotels for families: Hotel Victoria, Thon Hotel Stavanger

(Source: loosely based on travellers recommendations at TripAdvisor.com)

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Extra child-friendly during the summer school holidays:

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Scandic Stavanger Forus

Welcome to Scandic Stavanger Forus, which is close to everything! A large, exciting hotel centrally located between Stavanger and Sandnes.

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