GamlaVærket Gjæstgiveri og Tracteringssted

Hotels
8.1 (1063 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 1063 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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Asbjørn • solo_traveller • no
7
Pros:

Nydelig middag

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Anette • couple • no
10
Veldig koselig og flott hotell i sentrum av Sandnes.
Pros:

Alt var bra!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Bråten • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
Øiestad • couple • no
5
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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clara • family_with_children • dk
7
Men nogle af personalet var rigtig hyggelige og tak for rundturen 😊
Pros:

Stedet var rigtigt hyggeligt

Cons:

Men det var virkelig ikke fedt med kebab i bunden af bygningen og kæmpe meget larm fra gade og sidste nat i suiten, med mega meget larm hele natten fra baren på gågaden.
Og i weekenden måtte vi hele tiden spørge om personalet gad fylde op af det ene og det andet til morgenmaden.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • no
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Silje Margrete M • couple • no
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Anita Moen Brevik • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Reidun • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Tor Jan • couple • no
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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MARIA GABRIELA • couple • no
1
Pros:

Lite og ubehagelig rom. Ikke mulig å se på tv fra sengen. Det var ikke stoler å sitte i.
Har aldri sett et så stygt hotelrom.

Cons:

Alt.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
C
Christoph • couple • de
6
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, direkt am Zentrum

Cons:

Keine kostenlosen Parkplätze, Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Camilla • couple • no
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lundstrøm • solo_traveller • no
8
Pros:

Originalt hotell. Hyggelig og løsningsorientert betjening.

Cons:

At tildelt rom ikke var klargjort. Dårlig med parkering. Uvanlig lang ventetid på middagen i restauranten.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück, zentrale Lage, großzügige Zimmer, für norwegische Verhältnisse sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Cons:

Parkmöglichkeiten

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Flemming • couple • dk
9
Generelt fint
Pros:

Morgenmaden var fin

Cons:

Personalet som fyldte op til morgenmaden kunne ikke holde maden opfyldt der var alt for tit ting der manglede som folk ventede længe på.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • dk
7
Behageligt værelse og dejligt med elevator. Men besværligt med parkering og lidt støjende nabolag.
Pros:

Flotte værelser.
Lækker morgenmadsbuffet den første dag.
Nogle personaler var “ kæledyrsvenlige”- andre absolut ikke.

Cons:

Hotellet har IKKE parkering.
Hotellet ligger klods op ad en metro/tog station og højlydt natteliv.
Morgenmadsbuffet var meget mangelfuld på 2. dagen vi var der. Der manglede meget i fht dagen før. Tomme fade og containere. Ved ikke om der var mangel på personale.
1 personale optrådte ubehageligt i fht. vores medbragte hund- der er simpelthen ikke afstemt hvordan deres “ kæledyrsvenlige” politik er.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Reinhard • couple • no
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
5
Probably would not return
Pros:

Breakfast buffet was the best part of our stay.

Cons:

Some of the staff were not very helpful. Room floor was never vacuumed. Television was nearly impossible to navigate. Room was hot. No place to put clothes.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee