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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Østre Strandgate 74, 4608 Kristiansand, Norway – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1743 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
1,743 reviews

Breakfast is very good. Location is very good. Staff were kind.

Hesam Norway

The location and quality of the rooms were excellent

Andras Norway

amazing location, right on the beach. good breakfast with lot of options to choose from. Spacious room with a good view of the sea

Rizwan Norway

Nice hotel at central location. Breakfast is good. Friendly staff and value for money. Highly recommended!!

Gaurav United States of America

Very close to the beach! Also not far from the restaurants at the city center. Good breakfast.

Thadeo Norway

Excellent location. Staff very courteous. The breakfast is amazing.

Fabio Norway

Location and access to water park,ample parking, good food and breakfast selection.

Yves Denmark

Family suite with sea view. Located close to the city center with walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Mark Norway

What can I say.. Everything was just excellent! Room, view, location, food, staff.. Excellent place to stay with dogs.

Vilma Finland

Fantastic breakfast, enough choice for vegans. very friendly staff, clean rooms, good location

Philia Netherlands
8.0
Very Good
1,743 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast is very good. Location is very good. Staff were kind.”
    Hesam Hesam Norway Norway
  • “The location and quality of the rooms were excellent”
    Andras Andras Norway Norway
  • “amazing location, right on the beach. good breakfast with lot of options to choose from. Spacious room with a good view of the sea”
    Rizwan Rizwan Norway Norway
  • “Nice hotel at central location. Breakfast is good. Friendly staff and value for money. Highly recommended!!”
    Gaurav Gaurav United States of America United States of America
  • “Very close to the beach! Also not far from the restaurants at the city center. Good breakfast.”
    Thadeo Thadeo Norway Norway
  • “Excellent location. Staff very courteous. The breakfast is amazing.”
    Fabio Fabio Norway Norway
  • “Location and access to water park,ample parking, good food and breakfast selection.”
    Yves Yves Denmark Denmark
  • “Family suite with sea view. Located close to the city center with walking distance to restaurants and shops.”
    Mark Mark Norway Norway
  • “What can I say.. Everything was just excellent! Room, view, location, food, staff.. Excellent place to stay with dogs.”
    Vilma Vilma Finland Finland
  • “Fantastic breakfast, enough choice for vegans. very friendly staff, clean rooms, good location”
    Philia Philia Netherlands Netherlands

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.3
Garden
Pet friendly
Swimming pool
Free WiFi
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage

Just 8 minutes’ walk from Kristiansand’s Markensgate shopping street, this Scandic hotel is located by the small Bystranda beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and a hotel bar.

A flat-screen TV, work desk and ironing facilities feature in each room at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

The lobby has a 24-hour shop selling snacks, beverages and toiletries. The hotel is located next door to the Swimming hall Aquarama Center, that includes a water park, a gym and a spa. Guests at the hotel receive a 15% discount to the center's facilities.

The town’s train station is within 0.9 mi of the hotel, and Kristiansand Kjevik Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Kristiansand zoo and amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 28, 2013
 Hotel chain/brand: Scandic

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Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Family rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant Sand
Non-smoking rooms
Beachfront

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beaches

  • Kristiansand City Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    450 feet from property

  • Bertesbukta Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    4,900 feet from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hesam
    NorwayNorway
    “Breakfast is very good. Location is very good. Staff were kind.”
  • Andras
    NorwayNorway
    “The location and quality of the rooms were excellent”
  • Rizwan
    NorwayNorway
    “amazing location, right on the beach. good breakfast with lot of options to choose from. Spacious room with a good view of the sea”
  • Gaurav
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice hotel at central location. Breakfast is good. Friendly staff and value for money. Highly recommended!!”
  • Thadeo
    NorwayNorway
    “Very close to the beach! Also not far from the restaurants at the city center. Good breakfast.”
  • Fabio
    NorwayNorway
    “Excellent location. Staff very courteous. The breakfast is amazing.”
  • Yves
    DenmarkDenmark
    “Location and access to water park,ample parking, good food and breakfast selection.”
  • Mark
    NorwayNorway
    “Family suite with sea view. Located close to the city center with walking distance to restaurants and shops.”
  • Vilma
    FinlandFinland
    “What can I say.. Everything was just excellent! Room, view, location, food, staff.. Excellent place to stay with dogs.”
  • Philia
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Fantastic breakfast, enough choice for vegans. very friendly staff, clean rooms, good location”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    Hi, usually in the month of july. Best regards, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
    Answered on 16 October 2019
  • Hi During May 13 to 17, does the restaurant & bar will be open if we stay at hotel, also what about other restaurants in the area.
    There are no food or alcohol service at the hotel. however there are lots of restaurants available in the city
    Answered on 6 May 2021
  • Hi! Do you provide parking with charger for electric cars? Thank you.
    Hi. Easy park is running the parking, but they do have chargers.
    Answered on 25 November 2020
  • Hei, vi har lyst til å booke et rom til helgen. Hvordan har Covid-19 situasjonen påvirket frokosten hos dere. Kunne dere gi meg mer info om frokosttid
    Hei. Den fungerer bortimot normalt. I helgene er det frokost fra 07.30 - 10.30. Mvh Scandic kristiansand Bystranda
    Answered on 27 May 2021
  • Do you have connecting rooms?
    Hi yes we have :) you have to book a Superior rom and a standard double rom to get connecting rooms.
    Answered on 28 March 2023
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant Sand

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Family rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant Sand
Non-smoking rooms
Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NOK 265 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Waterslide
Spa
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Icelandic
  • Italian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 200 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Diners Club American Express Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda.

  • Check-in at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is 2,150 feet from the center of Kristiansand.

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Playground
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Sand

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family

  • Yes, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.