Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Hotels
Scandic
8.2 (2330 reviews)
Østre Strandgate 74 , Kristiansand , no

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good service
Excellent location
Tasty breakfast options
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
High extra charges

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
9.13
Multiple reviews express appreciation for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.17
Several reviews commend the hotel's excellent location.
Room Quality
7.62
Some comments indicate that rooms could be improved, such as being too spartan.
Amenities
7.65
A few reviews note lacking amenities like kettle in rooms.
Value for Money
7.61
Guests perceive some hidden costs, particularly for breakfast and parking.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Breakfast is highlighted positively by many, but some experiences were inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall a good experience with a few caveats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 01:16

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury with City Convenience

Prime Location: Situated just a short stroll from the bustling Markensgate shopping street, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers the perfect blend of city life and beachfront relaxation.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and a cozy hotel bar. Each room is equipped with modern essentials like a flat-screen TV and work desk.

Leisure Opportunities: Indulge in the 24-hour lobby shop, or take advantage of the neighboring Aquarama Centre's water park, gym, and spa - with an exclusive discount for hotel guests.

Ready to experience the best of Kristiansand? Book your stay at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda now!

Important information:

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: KRS

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Electric
  • Entrance Door Width: 80
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2330 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 7.61
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
P
Peter family_with_children nl
7
Fijn hotel op perfecte locatie voor de boot, maar prijzig.
Pros:

De locatie. Je loopt zo naar alle bezienswaardigheden in Kristiansand. Het restaurant is ook prima.

Cons:

Het is erg prijzig als je alleen voor de bootovertocht een overnachting nodig hebt. Ook voor het parkeren betaal je 390 NOK.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
G
Gunn Kristin solo_traveller no
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
8
A decent hotel close to the centre of town
Pros:

Had pushbikes available for use without charge

Cons:

Overly hot room which was difficult to regulate

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
K
KTV solo_traveller de
10
Wir kommen wieder
Pros:

Top Lage.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
A
Axel family_with_children de
10
Ein tolles altes Hotel mit Atmosphäre
Pros:

Die Atmosphäre des Hotels. Als ob man mitten in einem Kriminalroman wäre. Super Bedienstete und sehr gutes Essen und lokales Bier. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen. Es hat richtig Spaß gemacht hier, wenn auch nur eine Nacht, zu verweilen

Cons:

Die Betten waren sehr weich für mich

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
A
Alf family_with_children no
7
Bra hotell, men helt hårreisende dårlig at jeg ikke får tilbake gjenglemt jakke.
Pros:

Flott hotell med bra plassering.

Cons:

Glemte igjen ytterjakke i klesskapet på rommet. Oppdaget det 2 timer etter utsjekk og kontaktet hotellet. De lovet å sjekke!/se etter jakke. Fulgte opp hotellet et par dager senere, men hører ikke fra dem.
Det rare er at når jeg går ut av rommet, står vaskebetjeningen klar på utsiden av døren klar for å vaske rommet. Da burde jakken bli funnet og levert resepsjonen.
Enten er rutiner rundt gjenglemt ting på rommene forferdelig dårlige, eller så er betjeningen uærlige.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
Y
YVES family_with_children be
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple se
9
Amazing hotel by the water front with great staff
Pros:

Amazing location and friendly staff

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Morten Johan solo_traveller no
5
I forhold til andre hotell-dårlig valuta i forhold til pris
Pros:

Lokaliseringen

Cons:

Upersonlige rom og lite engasjert personale

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte Iren extended_group no
5
Pros:

Sentralt, rent og bra hotellrom

Cons:

Dyrt, altfor mange folk til frokost og sinnsykt dyr parkering

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
L
Ludwig extended_group de
9
Pros:

Reichhaltig und gut!

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
V
vinge solo_traveller no
9
Pros:

Veldig sentralt og fint

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
D
Daniel family_with_children no
7
Pretty decent hotel with some crucial flaws.
Pros:

Nice location, very central. The breakfast service was excellent!

Cons:

The aircondition doesn’t work. The control panel lets you adjust the temperature but nothing happens. Also, the room doesn’t even have a refrigerator/ mini bar. That is a very necessary thing to have, hotels all over the world provide this, but not Scandic…

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
H
Henning family_with_children no
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
8
Gorgeous corner room view
Pros:

The location was amazing. We had a corner room that looked on to both the marina and the beach. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. A spacious room with nice decor and very comfy beds.

Cons:

Parking underneath was very expensive, although this isn't run by the hotel so not within their control. The cafe and lobby bar are completely closed after breakfast time on a Sunday - this seemed really odd for a hotel operating 7 days a week. Also, more for booking.com - need to make clear that the pool and sauna are available but chargeable! The pool is not actually part of the hotel.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Nita Helen Lauvland family_with_children no
8
Hyggelig betjening, flott plassering og god mat i restauranten.
Pros:

Sentralt, hyggelig betjening og stort rom

Cons:

Utsikten fra rommet var rett i en vegg, noe skuffende

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
E
Encarnacion solo_traveller no
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family_with_children de
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette solo_traveller no
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
K
Kari Holm solo_traveller no
8
Utsikt
Pros:

Beliggenheten og utsikten fra hotellrommet var flott.

Cons:

At det ikke var noe sted å sette tallerken når jeg skulle skjære opp brødskiver.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee