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Hotel Caledonien

Property class: 4

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A modern lounge with a large window offering a city view, a bar area, and comfortable seating.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and a glass railing.
A modern room with a sofa and a small table, a view of a marina, and a building across the water.
A breakfast buffet with pastries, a fire feature, and a cozy seating area.
A modern bar area with a view of the water, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $139
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Vestre Strandgate 7, Kristiansand, 4610
  • Place, Markens Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarama Bad
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Room, Harbor View (Class)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Business Room, Harbor View (Class)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a marina.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a television, and a bedside lamp.

Junior Suite, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Premium Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Business Room, Harbor View (Class)

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.

Business Room, Harbor View (Class)

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bunk bed.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbor View

A hotel room with a double bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a large mirror.

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with a plant, and a large window with curtains.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a plant, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel Caledonien

4-star hotel in Kvadraturen
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Hotel Caledonien offers 205 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 16361 square feet (1520 square meters) include conference space. This Kristiansand hotel also offers an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Caledonien is a smoke-free property.

Grenseløs Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Grenseløs Bar - Onsite piano bar. Open daily.
Telford Pub - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Club 21 - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (NOK 350 per night); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (NOK 350 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Club 21
  • Grenseløs Bar
  • Grenseløs Restaurant
  • Telford Pub

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 16,361 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 350 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: NOK 350 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 350 per night
  • Pet fee: NOK 350 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Caledonien Hotel
Caledonien Kristiansand
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Hotel Caledonien Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1574 out of 2391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 596 out of 2391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 2391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 2391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 2391 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything great at this hotel. I stayed for two weeks for work and I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant building, cool and peaceful with good decor. Spotlessly clean rooms with very comfortable beds. The shower was the best I have had in many a hotel. The breakfast was huge and varied with some very high-quality items. Squeeze your own fresh orange juice was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here close to everything.Only a 10 min walk to the ferry terminal.The room was fabulous and the best choice of breakfast.Great view off the harbour so pretty at night.The window was really big.The rooftop bar was nice also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nooshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and 2 minutes walk to Main shopping area. Clean room with nice view, Friendly staff, on-site parking right at the entrance Breakfast variety was a bit limited and bed was too soft for me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👏👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always stay here when visiting Kristiansand. When you walk in the breakfast room, you don’t want to leave Don’t need to say anymore. Great rooms and bed . And of course the staff. Located seaside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvel Skreien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Taek-Hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel prioritising profit to guest safety!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wisdan

Liked: Staff & service
Men
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly hotel. Staff 5 star . Breakfast served only till 10am but was very good choice offered. Location good apart from noise from the container port next door and loud until after 2am at least one night and early every morning, due to this we would not stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Berit

Helt ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

May Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ole kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mads

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abukar Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torvald Haarset

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025