Stavanger, Norway
The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in Stavanger
Stavanger’s most stylish and personal hotel stays
Ask a dozen people about their favourite hotel, and you’ll likely get a dozen different responses. A favourite hotel is as much of a personal preference as your favourite movie, book or singer. But in our opinion, the best hotels have a few things in common: they feel intimate and personal (regardless of size or number of rooms), they have a distinctive vibe, the staff offers superb service and the architecture and interior design are unique and full of character. We love them even more when they are deeply ingrained in the local neighbourhood and culture. Here’s our list of five carefully crafted Stavanger boutique and luxury hotels that tell a strong story.
Overview: Stavanger’s top 5 hotels
01
Eilert Smith Hotel
One of Stavanger’s finest architectural treasures, Eilert Smith Hotel, can be found among the city’s old wooden homes and contemporary high-rise structures. The structure is a prime illustration of Norwegian functionalism in the late 1930s and was designed and given its name by Stavanger architect Eilert Smith. Among the 12 rooms and suites, the Eilerts Residence is the star of the show. The 250 square metre penthouse suite, which was created by Pål Trodahl, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a dining area with stunning harbour views. Re-naa, the only fine dining establishment in Norway with two Michelin stars, is located on the ground floor.
Read the full article on Eilert Smith Hotel.
Eilert Smith Hotel
Nordbøgata 8
Stavanger
Norway
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Photography courtesy of Eilert Smith Hotel
02
Hotel Victoria
Hotel Victoria, which was built in the early 1900s and has a stunning view of the Vogen, is located in the oldest building in Stavanger. It was created by architect Henry Bucher. The elegant and ornate neo-Renaissance structure was in keeping with the goals of a luxury hotel at the turn of the century, and it has welcomed notable visitors like King Haakon VII and Queen Maud. The hotel underwent renovation in 2020 with a focus on traditional design, architecture and art while also paying homage to the history of the structure.
Hotel Victoria
Skansegata 1
Stavanger
Norway
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Photography courtesy of Hotel Victoria
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Frogner House
With several locations throughout the city, Frogner House specialises in chic, contemporary apartments suitable for both short- and long-term stays. Our preferred lodging option is the apartment hotel on Pedergata, which is located in the centre of the city. The modern, roomy apartments come equipped with a kitchen, fridge, freezer, dining table, and seating area with a sofa and armchair. Cable TV and Wi-Fi are available, and each apartment has a washer, a hairdryer and a bathroom with a shower.
Frogner House
Pedersgata 7
Stavanger
Norway
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Photography courtesy of Frogner House
04
Sola Strand Hotel
Just outside of Stavanger, on the shores of Sola beach, is the idyllic Sola Strand Hotel. This beachfront lodge-style hotel, nestled in the dunes with a view of the North Atlantic and distinct in its style, ambiance and reverence, combines classic charm with a stylish modern spa facility. A diverse range of architectural styles can be found inside the main building, including a modern bar and dining areas repurposed from old ocean liners. The beachfront hotel features 135 guest rooms, a cutting-edge conference facility, a renowned kitchen, a first-rate restaurant, distinctive function rooms and, of course, the Sola Strand Spa.
Sola Strand Hotel
Axel Lunds veg 27
Sola
Norway
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Photography courtesy of Sola Strand Hotel
05
Clarion Hotel Air
Clarion Hotel Air is situated close to the Stavanger airport, as suggested by the word “air” in its name. This striking conference hotel, built by local company KAP in 2015 and inspired by the expansive landscape, low horizon, and vast skies in the area, has a white geometric three-dimensional facade.
Clarion Hotel Air
Utsolaarmen 16
Sola
Norway
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Photography courtesy of Clarion Hotel Air
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