GamlaVærket Gjæstgiveri og Tracteringssted

Hotels
8.1 (1073 reviews)
St. Olavsgata 38 , Sandnes , NO

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location
Very good breakfast / breakfast buffet highly praised
Charming, historic hotel character
Comfortable beds in many rooms
Some friendly and helpful staff
Good price-performance for Norway
Cons:
Street/nightlife noise and proximity to transit causing disturbance
No or limited parking availability
Inconsistent service (unhelpful staff, slow restaurant service, breakfast refills)
Room issues: small rooms, lack of chairs/storage, hot rooms
TV/channel problems in rooms
Occasional AC and amenity failures; unclear pet policy handling

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: some guests praised clean, comfortable rooms, while others reported unvacuumed floors and generally poor room cleanliness.
Service
7.8
Mixed service: several staff described as friendly and helpful, but multiple complaints about unhelpful staff, slow restaurant service and breakfast refill issues.
Location
8.9
Consistently praised central location and walkable access to town; downsides noted are proximity to nightlife/metro causing noise.
Room Quality
7.6
Varied room quality: some guests enjoyed newly renovated or comfortable rooms and good beds; others found rooms small, lacking chairs/storage, had no TV channels or AC issues.
Amenities
7
Several amenity problems: repeated lack of parking, missing/only local TV channels, occasional AC failure and inconsistent pet-policy handling; elevator availability/handling of heavy luggage also noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally seen as good value (explicitly noted as very good price-performance for Norway), despite some service/amenity shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast widely praised (many strong positive comments across languages); occasional issues with buffet not being refilled on later days.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive and charming historic hotel experience with good breakfasts and central location, tempered by noise, parking and inconsistent service for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:30

Property Description

Central Location and Unique Design
The GamlaVaerket Hotel in Sandnes is a one-of-a-kind property just a stone's throw away from the Sandnes Train Station. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, offering a comfortable stay with modern amenities.

Deluxe Rooms with Spa Pools
Indulge in luxury with rooms that feature private spa pools and cozy seating areas. The air-conditioned rooms also come equipped with a TV for your entertainment needs.

Gourmet Dining and Nearby Attractions
Savor delicious meals at the Gamlavaerket Restaurant, serving up a variety of local dishes made from fresh, regional ingredients. Don't forget to explore the nearby Langgata shopping street and the Vitenfabrikken Science Centre for a complete experience.

Experience the charm of GamlaVaerket Hotel and book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SVG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1073 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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ed • couple • nl
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sascha • extended_group • be
9
Pros:

Amazing breakfast in a beautifully renovated historic building full of charm.

Cons:

The only small downside for me was the bed and the single duvet, but that is of course a very personal preference.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • no
4
Litt skuffende
Pros:

Veldig fin beliggenhet midt i sentrum. Veldig god og myk seng

Cons:

Ikke kjøleskap på rommet, veldig glissent rom uten kjøleskap. Veldig bråkete utenfor vinduet pga en bar. Var veldig kaldt på badet, fikk ingen respons når jeg etterspurte om jeg kunne få noe varme der.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Siri • couple • no
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Arturo • extended_group • es
8
Un establecimiento precioso, muy bien decorado y muy cómodo
Pros:

Un establecimiento precioso, muy bien decorado y muy cómodo. Habitación espaciosa y buen baño. Restauración de nivel y restaurante con productos y servicio de calidad. Lugar totalmente recomendable.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kgulli • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Idar • couple • no
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Egle • solo_traveller • lt
10
Pros:

Staff and breakfast

Cons:

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2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mariusz • couple • pl
9
Wypoczynek
Pros:

Świetna lokalizacja

Cons:

Szkoda że hotel nie ma swojego parkingu

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Rien • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Roar • solo_traveller • no
7
Cons:

Veldig mye støy utenfor

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Antonina • solo_traveller • no
1
Det er bedre å ikke bo på hotell
Cons:

Prisen som er oppført på nettsiden gjenspeiler ikke virkeligheten. Nettstedet viser en parkeringsplass som ikke finnes. Parkering ved siden av hotellet koster 400 CZK. Hvis du avbestiller reservasjonen din i butikken, blir parkeringsplassen kansellert, og du må betale på nytt. Hvis du blir to dager på hotellet, koster parkering 800 kr. Nettstedet oppgir at kjæledyr er tillatt, men det står ikke spesifisert at en hund på 1 kg koster 300 kr. Da jeg prøvde å sjekke ut i resepsjonen så vidt tidlig fordi beløpet som var oppgitt på nettsiden var overskredet, ble resepsjonisten frekk og begynte å fortelle meg hvordan jeg skulle lese mellom linjene. Jeg anbefaler ikke dette hotellet!

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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wuesterennmaus • solo_traveller • de
9
Sehr schönes Hotel mit freundlichen Personal und Hotelmanager mit großem Herz
Pros:

Ich hatte eine Notsituation durch einen Krankenhausaufenthalt meines Mannes. Der Hotelmanager, ein Deutsch- Franzose, war überaus zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Ich konnte bleiben, solange es erforderlich war und habe einen Sonderpreis bekommen.
Das Hotel selbst ist sehr schön, das Zimmer sehr ruhig mit netter "antiker" Einrichtung, das Frühstück top.
Ich würde sofort wieder hier buchen.

Cons:

./.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandro • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • no
9
Pros:

God frokost, fin beliggenhet, hyggelig personale, veldig god seng.

Cons:

Det stod det skulle være "utsikt til byen", men det var bare utsikt til et betongbygg på andre siden av gaten. Litt bråk fra gata/ barer om natta i helgene, men det ble helt stille når man lukket vinduet.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Arild • solo_traveller • no
3
jeg kommer ikke tilbake som gjest på hotellet.
Pros:

Veldig sjarmerende i 1. etg. Meget bra frokost og hyggelig personal.

Cons:

Elendig rom, ukoselig og kaldt. Det var så lytt at jeg hørte hva som ble sakt i tilstøtende rom, jeg hadde rom 402. Det var langtidsleie på en leilighet over meg og der var det fest, jeg prøvde å bytte rom, men det var vanskelig så jeg ga opp det.
TV-en virket ikke som på andre hoteller, du måtte kjøpe seertid via din egen telefon og det var komplisert å få til og helt unødvendig da jeg forventer at tv er tilgjengelig på noen kanaler.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Chris André • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Inger • couple • no
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee