Located close to Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre, Hotel Caledonien provides an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grenseløs Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View
Harbor view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
Ocean view
49 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
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Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View
Ocean view
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Junior Suite, Harbor View
Harbor view
37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
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Premium Room, Ocean View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Ocean view
24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Business Room, Harbor View (Class)
Harbor view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Family Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
3 Twin Beds
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Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbor View
Harbor view
60 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Kvadraturen, a neighborhood in Kristiansand, Hotel Caledonien is in the entertainment district and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ravnedalen Naturpark and popular attractions include Kilden Performing Arts Centre and Aquarama Bad. Kristiansand Cathedral and Kristiansand Dyrepark are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kristiansand travel guide
Vestre Strandgate 7, Kristiansand, 4610
What's nearby
Markens Gate
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kilden Performing Arts Centre
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kristiansand Cathedral
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Aquarama Bad
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Kristiansand Station
6 min walk
Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
20 min drive
Restaurants
Mother India
2 min walk
Hos Naboen
5 min walk
Skagen
2 min walk
Patricks Pub
3 min walk
Bønder i Byen
6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Caledonien
Upscale hotel near Kristiansand Cathedral
Located close to Kilden Performing Arts Centre and Aquarama Bad, Hotel Caledonien provides an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grenseløs Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Newspapers in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 205 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
Daily housekeeping and phones
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 350 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Caledonien?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Caledonien on 8 November 2026 start from AED 376, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for NOK 350 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Caledonien?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Hotel Caledonien?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Caledonien located?
Located in Kvadraturen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Aquarama Bad and Ravnedalen Naturpark are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kristiansand Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Caledonien Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed here because of an early ferry. Not only was it convenient, it far exceeded our expectations. So nice, comfy, clean! Wish we'd stsyed another night!
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.
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
Paula
9 March 2026
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.
Lovely hotel and perfect location, but missed a warm connection
The hotel is in a wonderful spot, just a stone's throw from Kunstsilo and Odderøya. The public areas looked so beautiful, and the cleanliness was absolutely excellent—compliments to the cleaning staff!
As a traveler, I always look forward to my trips and love connecting with the people I meet. For me, a hotel should feel like a "home away from home" where you are greeted with an outgoing attitude and a friendly smile. After passing through the reception four times during the weekend, I just felt a lack of that natural warmth. Even though I know some hotels are in different price ranges, a smile and a welcoming energy don't cost anything. The hotel is great, but the front desk has a little way to go on the hospitality side to make guests feel truly welcome!
The room was clean, we requested a standard bed and got to twin beds. The hotel is centrally located and the area is walkable. A lot of food options but dinner lacked flavor, breakfast was good.
Enjoyable stay with nice breakfast, and great rooftop bar from which you can see out to the fish markets and harbour. Not too far from the bus stop, and close to interesting sights like Ødderoya
We loved the location. We came by bus and the hotel was very close to the bus terminal. We also took a island hopping cruise that was very close by, a two minute walk. Downtown was a little farther but very close also. My only complaint was bartenders would only make drinks listed on the drinks menu. I’m 67 and have never been to a bar that doesn’t make Bloody Marys.