Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Østre Strandgate 74
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Great location right by the sea and all the infrastructure nearby”
“The hotel is well located near the center of the Kristiansand”
“The rooms ar standard with all the amenities required for short trip”
“Location, bedroom,”
“I recommend adding breakfasts to your stay as they are excellent in quality and …”
“Breakfast buffet was also great”
“The bathroom was clean and functional”
“Hotel is modern, smart and clean”
“Everything was quite good, no serious complaints, good service and acceptable co…”
“We ate in the restaurant - good food and service”
“There is also an undergroud parking for auapark, but hotel guests can use it too”
“Great breakfast, comfortable beds (bunk beds less so), clean, good location and …”
Overview
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 Centre, that includes a water park, a gym and a spa. Guests at the hotel receive a 15% discount to the centre's facilities. The town’s train station is within 1.5 km of the hotel, and Kristiansand Kjevik Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Kristiansand zoo and amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Traveller reviews
Artsiom MAROZAU
family_with_children
May 25, 2026
Everything was quite good, no serious complaints, good service and acceptable conditions! Great location right by the sea and all the infrastructure nearby
Grzegorz
couple
April 8, 2026
“Nice get away in Norway”
The hotel is well located near the center of the Kristiansand. The rooms ar standard with all the amenities required for short trip. The bathroom was clean and functional. I recommend adding breakfasts to your stay as they are excellent in quality and amount. There is direct access to aquapark from the hotel. There is also an undergroud parking for auapark, but hotel guests can use it too.
Charalambos
couple
March 10, 2026
By the sea
Jørn
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
Excellent location. Convenient connection to gym and Aqualand.
Eva
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Ok hotel, nothing fancy.”
Close to the beach and a playground (Tresse).
Stepan
couple
January 11, 2026
“I do not recommend”
Ágnes
extended_group
January 7, 2026
“Great for a family stay”
Location and the view is fantastic. Breakfast buffet was also great.
Vasil90
family_with_children
January 2, 2026
“Nice”
Location, bedroom,
Øvstebø
family_with_children
December 10, 2025
“Perfect location for visiting / staying in Kristiansand”
We got a corner room with a great view over the beach and sea! Food was fanstastic as well as a great lounge area in the lobby. The resturant had really good food. Breakfast was a little crowded due to the fotball cup but the food was excellent. Short walk to shops, beach and activity center.
Karsten
solo_traveller
November 22, 2025
Closeness to Aquarama
Øvstebø
extended_group
November 17, 2025
Got a corner room with a magnificent view. Great bar and lounge area. Beach and sea just outside the door.
Jan
extended_group
September 28, 2025
All was good in general but the hotel had written on Booking that it had a private parking garage. Turned out that it was a public parking garage and two people, most likely drug addicts, stole stuff off our bikes. The police were called and it turned out that this was a occurring problem. Late at night or very early drug addicts went into the parking garage, smashed car windows etc…. NEVER mark a garage space as private if it is public!! Just don’t do it!! 🤬 Expensive experience. Can’t recommend this hotel at all just because of this. The hotel did not even offer any sort of compensation because of this. Yelled at them regarding that the garage was public already when we checked in. And hours later this happened…… NO good at all! 🤬
Fiona
couple
September 15, 2025
“Please could we have decent pillows and decent towels basic needs that can influence a happy stay or one beset with a ra”
Location
Gaye
couple
September 14, 2025
“Smart and comfortable hotel in a central location - very helpful and friendly staff”
The hotel is in a great location - by the water front and the beach in Kristiansand. Easy walk to the centre of town. Hotel is modern, smart and clean. We ate in the restaurant - good food and service. Room was a good size and comfortable with a good view towards the marina. A very comfortable hotel and we would definitely stay again.
Michael
solo_traveller
September 11, 2025
No cleaning, no cofee in room, no minibar
Isabelle
family_with_children
September 9, 2025
We managed to book one night too little, they were quick to fix and set us up another night. Very comfortable, friendly and great location. Breakfast is great too!
Caroline
family_with_children
August 27, 2025
“Top Location in modern Hotel !”
Excellent location at the beach with great family rooms and breakfast!
Geir
solo_traveller
August 25, 2025
“Totally overpriced, ok breakfast, very noisy”
Central
Arjan
family_with_children
August 9, 2025
“Perfect family hotel for a citytrip in Kristiansand”
Nicely located hotel with access to the swimming pool and spa. Direct access to the marina and In walking distance to the centre Breakfast was good as well.
CarolineNauta
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
Great breakfast, comfortable beds (bunk beds less so), clean, good location and plenty of parking
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Children's playground, Beachfront, Water park, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Minimarket on site
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Family Room
Stylish room with a desk and iron facilities.
Queen Room
The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
Stylish room that has a desk and flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels.
Superior King Plus
The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room offers parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Room
This stylish room includes more space, a desk and flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels.
Standard Twin Room
Stylish room that has a desk and flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels.
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