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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

3.5 star property
Kristiansand beach hotel with restaurant

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Located by the sea, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda invites you to unwind in style. Savor local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room or enjoy a rooftop view from our garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$87 nightly
The total price is $97
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Plus)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Plus)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room With Sofa Bed (Plus)

  • Sleeps 3

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand, 4608

What's nearby

  • Aquarama Bad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bystranda - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Markens Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kristiansand Domkirke - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive
  • Vennesla Station - 16 min drive
  • Kristiansand Station - 17 min walk
  • Nodeland Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Håndverkeren - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Skagen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mother India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sjøhuset - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Patricks Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kristiansand Zoo. Guests can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 229 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (NOK 375 per day)
    • Free offsite parking within 164 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Access to nearby health club

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NOK 200 per person

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs NOK 375 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bystranda
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Scandic Bystranda
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Kristiansand
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Hotel Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Yes. Self parking costs NOK 375 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda and nearby?

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda has a sauna and a fitness center, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda like?

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is located near Bystranda, just a short 2-minute walk from Aquarama Bad and 10 minutes' walk from Markens Gate.

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Reviews

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, outstanding, and had a wide selection. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Breakfast
Children
Service staff
Room
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Bed

Reviews

8/10 Very good

On the beach, perfect for families
Hans Jonas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast

Very nice hotel, lovely staff and food was nice great breakfast
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast with efficient and pleasant staff in the dining area.
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast, excellent hotel!
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kristinsand Bystranda.

Arrived withboat from Denmark at 00:30. smoothless check in and parking in the garage in basement below. Excellent breakfast and gym. Had a strall in Kristiansand after check out, beutiful. Highly recommended.
Andreas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy to find, no35 bus from airport. Lovely location by the water with promenade walks. Clean room but no drinks in room. Good breakfast. Bicycles free to borrow. Only Norwegian tv channels in room, although you can Bluetooth music from your phone to the tv. The Aquarama SATS facility with swimming pools etc are adjoined, guests can use for an extra fee. Nice and quiet despite its size. Friendly and helpful staff.
Rachel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always friendly and welcoming staff. Modern feel overall, and a wonderful breakfast buffet. Stayed many times, and will surely return.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not used to European Hotels but there were no tissues or a garbage can capable of holding anything above a few tissues. We did not want cleaning service so it was a bit of an issue for me. Bed was more comfortable than expected and the room was nice. Necessities only which was fine. Breakfast was outstanding at the restaurant.
Joseph, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fikk sjekke inn tidlig! Fantastisk service!
John Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good
Luis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent!

Travel with sa 12 year old. Hotel direct access to Aquarama was fantastic! Hot spa, sliders, outside pool. Breakfast in hotel ok. Missed cakes, fat sauces, and unhealthy stuff.
Jesper, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is very well located on the water, close to the central part of town. The room and staff were nice, but the AC in the room did not work and the windows could not be opened. It was hot and stuffy in the room, making it uncomfortable to sleep.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!
Steven Clark, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Scandic Kristiansand

Our weekend stay was excellent despite the staff being busy with a convention.
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super Hotel
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast; clean, simple and comfortable room

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. The staff are fantastic.

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible breakfest- lax, herring, delicious cheeses, and the standard breakfast items - eggs, yogurt, bacon, etc. perhaps the best breakfast offerings of all the hotels we stayed at.
Ruth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
Ansgar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, friendly staff, and solid breakfast

I stayed at this hotel for one day and was met with very friendly staff. The room was large and nice, but unfortunately the AC didn’t work properly – even with a note saying it was slow, the temperature only dropped by 0.2°C over two hours, and the room stayed uncomfortably warm. Apart from that, everything else was great. A big plus was their cooperation with SATS next door, which you could access directly through the building – perfect for getting a proper workout even while traveling. The breakfast buffet also had a wide selection, and there was nothing to complain about there.
Perkash, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great location with pay parking nearby. Fantastic breakfast! Comfy beds.
Lorie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The Property was very nice as always I stayed. However Im very extremely disappointed with Expedia, just because the price for the room Was extremely expensive for what I paid Compared with the price for the Hotel Im and expedia member for so long Im an Scandic member as well and was really extremely expensive and therefore with out breakfast which the hotel always includes Very bad from Expidia
olga lucia, 11-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Flott hotell. Gode senger. Hyggelig personale
Gunvor Lian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service
Armand, 1-night trip