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Hotel Caledonien

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Kristiansand Cathedral

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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 bar area with a view of the water, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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Room

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Room

Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Ocean View

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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)

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 10

About the area

Kristiansand

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kvadraturen hotel, you'll find Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Aquarama Bad and Ravnedalen Naturpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4-star hotel near Kristiansand Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 16361 square feet (1520 square meters) and includes conference space. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hotel Caledonien. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Kristiansand hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 16361 sq ft of conference space
  • 1520 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Piano

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: NOK 350 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Caledonien Hotel
Caledonien Kristiansand
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Kristiansand Radisson Blu
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Caledonien to the airport?

Hotel Caledonien is 10.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Caledonien?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Caledonien on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $146, 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.

Does Hotel Caledonien have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Caledonien.

How close is Hotel Caledonien to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Bystranda and 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from Galgebergtangen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Caledonien offer free breakfast?

Hotel Caledonien does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Caledonien?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Caledonien?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Caledonien?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NOK 350 per day.

Does Hotel Caledonien have a pool?

Hotel Caledonien does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Caledonien have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Caledonien have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Caledonien to downtown Kristiansand?

Hotel Caledonien is 0.3 mi away from Kristiansand.

Hotel Caledonien Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1619 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2466 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👏👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

Liked: Staff & service
Men
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Helt ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

J
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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