• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

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 Center, that includes a water park, a gym and a spa. Guests at the hotel receive a 15% discount to the center's facilities. The town’s train station is within 0.9 mi of the hotel, and Kristiansand Kjevik Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Kristiansand zoo and amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Scandic
Hotel chain/brand
Scandic

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zoomer88
    Norway Norway
    The hotel is very nice, very clean. The family room was perfect with two bunk beds and fantastic view on the titular bystranda. The breakfast was perfect. There even was a wafflemaker with waffles concoction. Perfect, very Scandinavian! What's...
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was located right by the water, and we had a nice view firm our window. The breakfast buffet was amazing with many great choices. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Pascal
    France France
    Nice hotel Good family room with big bathroom, suitable for a family Nice breakfast with plenty of choice Good location near the aquatic park and the marina No need of car to explore the city, possibility to walk to access interesting...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Sand
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NOK 265 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Icelandic
  • Italian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 200 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

  • Room options at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Playground
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Beach

  • The prices at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Sand

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is 2,150 feet from the center of Kristiansand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.