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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand (0 km to city center)

+47 21 615000
KristiansandBystranda@scandichotels.com
4.11398 reviews

Stay in a central and family-friendly location at the popular Bystranda beach, close to the centre, shops and restaurants. Child-friendly with a playroom and beach, right next door to Aquarama, with a gym and spa. A restaurant with views of the sea, and a children’s buffet in summer.

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At the hotel

Restaurant

Bikes for loan

Parking - electric charging

Conference facilities

Bar

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Rooms

  • Standard room hotel Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda4

    Standard

    16–22 m² (Max. 1-2 guests)

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  • Beds in room Family3

    Standard Family Four

    22 m² (Max. 4 guests)

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  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, room, family2

    Superior

    22–36 m² (Max. 3 guests)

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  • Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, room, superior extra2

    Superior Plus

    30 m² (Max. 3 guests)

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Good vibes, great bites!

Restaurant & Bar

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Restaurant hotel Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
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Meetings & Conferences

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Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, meeting and conference room
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Gym & Wellness

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Offers

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Student discount

As a student and member of Scandic Friends, you can book with up to 40% discount on all our hotels.

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Map of Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, Østre Strandgate 74, Kristiansand
Nearby

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

  • Kristiansand 0 km
  • Markensgt.-gågate 0.8 km
  • Fiskebrygga 0.8 km

Ratings & reviews

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Amenities

  • Parking

    Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda offers parkering for a fee indoors with direct access to the reception.

    Garage (Aquarama Parkering)

    • Number of charging points for electric cars: 10
    • Parking can be reserved in advance: No
    • Number of parking spots: 201
    • Address: Østre Strandgate 74, 4608 Kristiansand
    Prices
    Weekday prices
    Price per hour
    46 NOK
    Price per day
    390 NOK
    Price per night
    390 NOK
    Price per 24 hours
    390 NOK
    Weekend prices
    Price per hour
    46 NOK
    Price per day
    390 NOK
    Price per night
    390 NOK
    Price per 24 hours
    390 NOK
  • Breakfast

    Opening hours

    Monday-Friday: 06:30-09:30

    Saturday-Sunday: 07:30-10:30

  • Check-in/Check-out

    Hours

    Check in from: 16:00

    Check out at latest: 12:00

  • Accessibility

    Find the information you might need, before visiting us. You are always welcome to our hotel - completely without barriers. Regardless of impairment, sight, hearing, allergies or wheelchair, we have made sure that you enjoy your stay.

    About accessibility
  • Gym

  • Restaurant

    Restaurant Sand

    Breakfast

    Monday-Friday: 06:30-09:30

    Saturday-Sunday: 07:30-10:30

    Lunch

    Monday-Friday: 11:30-13:30

    Saturday-Sunday: Closed

    Dinner

    Monday-Saturday: 17:30-21:30

    Sunday: Closed

    Bar

    Monday-Saturday: 17:00-23:00

    Sunday: Closed

  • Bikes for loan
  • Conference facilities
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Meeting rooms
  • Kids playroom
  • Scandic Shop 24 hrs
  • Free WiFi
  • Shopping
  • Laundry service
  • Ice machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach (0-1 km)
  • Golf course (0-30 km)
  • Disabled parking
  • 24 hours security
  • Overnight security

About the hotel

Practical information

Address

Østre Strandgate 74

Kristiansand

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Contact us

+47 21 615000

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Email

KristiansandBystranda@scandichotels.com
Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

2055 0180

Stay in a central and family-friendly location at the popular Bystranda beach, close to the centre, shops and restaurants. Child-friendly with a playroom and beach, right next door to Aquarama, with a gym and spa. A restaurant with views of the sea, and a children’s buffet in summer.

Welcome to Kristiansand and Southern Norway’s largest hotel – ideal for families or those wishing to stay in the centre of town. The hotel is located in the middle of the popular Bystranda and is among the children’s absolute favourites. Visit our airy restaurant with its wonderful sea views. In the summer, the children have their own buffet and there is service on the terrace. If you’re travelling for work, we have a conference section for up to 300 people. Hotel guests enjoy free training at SATS Aquarama (from age 18), as well as free WiFi throughout the hotel. We also recommend a visit to the amazing Aquarama Bath and Aquarama SPA. See www.aquarama.no for opening hours and further information.

Stay in the centre of Kristiansand, at Bystranda, with Kjevik airport just 16 km away, and 1 km from the nearest train station. The family hotel offers its own playroom, and can also tempt you with the Aquarama water park, which is right next door. The Kristiansand zoo is just a short drive away.

Gym & Wellness

Gym

  • Distance to gym: 0 m
  • External gym: Aquarama Trening

Restaurant & Bar

Bar

Restaurant Sand

Restaurant evening Scandic Kristiansand BystrandaRestaurant tables hotel Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda

Enjoy a delicious meal in our spacious hotel restaurant overlooking the ocean at hotel Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda.

Opening hours

Breakfast

Monday-Friday: 06:30-09:30

Saturday-Sunday: 07:30-10:30

Lunch

Monday-Friday: 11:30-13:30

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Dinner

Monday-Saturday: 17:30-21:30

Sunday: Closed

Bar

Monday-Saturday: 17:00-23:00

Sunday: Closed

Menus

  • Info regarding buffets
  • Summer buffe 2026
  • Eat & Drink fall 2026

Meetings & Conferences

Creative spaces for meetings

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, meeting and conference roomScandic Kristiansand Bystranda, meeting and conference room

At Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda we offer meeting facilities for small and medium sized meetings. We have 8 meetingrooms in different sizes with a maximum capacity of 300 people in our largest room.

28–241 m²10–302 guests
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Standard

Max. 1-2 guests. 16–22 m²

Standard room hotel Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda4

Room amenities

  • Armchair / armchairs
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety box
  • Wooden floor
  • View - sea view (available in some rooms)
  • View - city view (available in some rooms)
  • Non smoking
  • Blackout curtains
  • Cosmetic mirror
  • TV
  • Toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • King-size bed (180 cm)
  • Queen-size bed (140 cm)
  • Twin beds (0 cm)
Prices & availability

Superior

Max. 3 guests. 22–36 m²

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, room, family2

Room amenities

  • Bathroom with shower or bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety box
  • Wooden floor
  • Sofa with table
  • Spacious room
  • TV
  • View - sea view (available in some rooms)
  • View - city view (available in some rooms)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Non smoking
  • Toiletries
  • Connecting rooms (available in some rooms)
  • Sofabed
  • Adjustable beds (available in some rooms)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • King-size bed (165–180 cm)
Prices & availability

Superior Plus

Max. 3 guests. 30 m²

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, room, superior extra2

Stay in our best room and start your day with a delicious cup of coffee. Each room offers an outstanding view of either Bystranda or of the town centre to the north. Our superior plus room has a coffee and tea maker.

Room amenities

  • Bathroom with bathtub (available in some rooms)
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Bathroom with shower and bathtub (available in some rooms)
  • Cooling Cabinet
  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Ventilation in room
  • Wooden floor
  • Toiletries
  • Connecting rooms (available in some rooms)
  • Sofabed
  • Adjustable beds (available in some rooms)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Kettle with coffee / tea
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • King-size bed (90–180 cm)
Prices & availability

Standard Family Four

Max. 4 guests. 22 m²

Beds in room Family3

Room amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wooden floor
  • Safety box
  • Bathroom with shower or bathtub
  • TV
  • View - sea view (available in some rooms)
  • View - city view (available in some rooms)
  • Non smoking
  • Blackout curtains
  • Toiletries
  • Bunk bed
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • Beds for up to 4 people
Prices & availability
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