Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hotel Victoria Stavanger, Southern Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location On the harbourside in central Stavanger, just a few minutes’ walk from Gamle Stavanger
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Stavanger
Distance from airport 20 minutes by car
Closest railway station Stavanger Station
Distance from railway station 10 minutes on foot
Hotel facilities and services
Breakfast buffet, Salon du Nord bar, Pigalle Brasserie, afternoon tea service, and room service.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Out and about nearby
Gamle Stavanger, with its 173 preserved 18th century white wooden houses, sits just minutes from the hotel and remains one of Northern Europe’s largest collections of timber buildings. Stavanger Cathedral, Norway’s oldest cathedral, dating from the 12th century, displays Gothic and Romanesque architecture alongside notable wood carvings and stained glass. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum, housed in a building resembling an offshore oil platform, provides interactive exhibits detailing the country’s oil industry history. The colourful Øvre Holmegate, known locally as Fargegaten, features vibrantly painted buildings and numerous cafes. Further afield, the Lysefjord offers boat cruises and views of waterfalls and cliffs, whilst the famous Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) provides one of Norway’s most celebrated viewpoints after a four-hour return hike. The Sverd I Fjell monument, commemorating the Viking battle that unified Norway, stands by the water’s edge just 12 minutes from the city centre.
Sports nearby
Hiking, and surfing at Sola Beach.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH46946
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic double room for 5 nights
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hotel Victoria Stavanger, Southern Norway
The five-star Hotel Victoria Stavanger opened in July 1900 and immediately established itself as Stavanger’s premier address, welcoming Norwegian King Haakon and the King of Siam amongst its early guests. The hotel, part of the HEIMR Group, occupies a commanding harbourside position overlooking Vågen, where the city’s maritime character remains evident in the working boats and waterfront activity. In 1905, Stavanger’s first cinema opened on the ground floor, cementing the hotel’s status as a social and cultural centre. Following comprehensive renovation, completed in 2020, the property retains its period charm, whilst offering contemporary comfort across 107 individually appointed rooms. Original architectural details throughout the building recall the hotel’s Edwardian heritage, complemented by modern touches. The Salon du Nord occupies what was once an elegant barbershop, and now functions as the hotel’s atmospheric bar, serving lunch and evening cocktails beneath period features that evoke the establishment’s long history. In addition to its breakfast buffet and renowned Pigalle brasserie, the hotel maintains the tradition of afternoon tea, a service rarely found in Norwegian hotels. The location places guests within easy walking distance of Gamle Stavanger’s wooden houses, the 12th century cathedral, and the harbour’s restaurants and shops, whilst the nearby ferry terminal provides access to the surrounding islands and fjord excursions.
Room descriptions
Hotel Victoria Stavanger has 107 rooms, including 3 suites, all of which have bathroom with shower and/or bath, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV with Chromecast, ironing facilities, kettle and Nespresso machine, Penhaligon’s bath products, and minibar.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH46946
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic double room for 5 nights
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hotel Victoria Stavanger, Southern Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Hotel Victoria Stavanger, you can fly to Stavanger Airport, which is 20 minutes away by car or taxi. The hotel is also a short walk from Stavanger train station. Stavanger works well as part of a self-drive or rail touring holiday of Norway, or as a base for exploring the southern region. We can arrange transfers from the airport or station to the hotel.
Additional information
Children: Hotel Victoria Stavanger welcomes children, with Deluxe rooms accommodating families of up to 4 people. Additional beds and cots can be arranged on request for many room types.
We have returned back from our complicated tour of Norway and I just want you to know that everything worked excellently. All the bookings were perfect. Thank you and your staff - impressive.Mr G, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH46946
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Classic double room for 5 nights
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Hotel Victoria Stavanger, Southern Norway
About Southern Norway
Our Southern Norway area covers the the regions of Telemark, Sorlandet and Stavanger that combine to serve as a transition between Oslo in the east, the rugged North Sea coast and the fjords in the west and combine both the mountain plateau of the Hardangervidda in the north with its rich variety of wildlife including the country’s largest herd of wild reindeer, and the southern coastline of Sorlandet, composed of pretty villages, harbours, quaysides and a haven for fishing and swimming. Between valleys and lakes, the landscape is home to ancient fairy tales and folklore, historic buildings and well-trodden pathways dating back centuries. Kristiansand in the south is an attractive town and former stronghold on the coast, there is a particularly striking stave church at Heddal, dating from the 12th Century, and along the coast are charming towns such as Risor, Grimstad and Mandal, each with clapboard houses, narrow streets and secluded beaches. At Norway’s most southerly point is Lindesnes lighthouse, and where the Skaggerak and the North Sea meet, often with great force. Stavanger itself is a vibrant university town with street art and great food. Two highlights in the Stavanger region are Sola beach and the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) which towers 604 metres above Lysefjord.
Highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Sola beach near Stavanger is renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in Norway with five kilometres of sand and coastline for hiking. It's also good for kiters and surfers on windy days. The Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) towers 604 metres about the Lysefjord and the trek to the rock is one of Norway's most famous mountain hikes (guided hikes also possible). Sandnes has the Kjeragbolten and the Dalsnuten mountain. Lunar landscapes of the Magma UNESCO Global Geopark. Islands of Finnoy, Rennesoy and Kvitsoy. Architectural gems of Arendal, Grimstad, Lillesand and Mandal. Small fishing villages such as Ny-Hellesund. Car-free outport of Lyngor that spans over several small islands all reached by ferry. Lindesnes lighthouse. Horizontal potholes at Brufjell created during the Ice Age. White beaches of Lista. The Telemark Canal.
Cultural highlights of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Stavanger art museum. Stavanger cathedral and the Fargegaten (the street of colours). Artisands in Risor. Flekkefjord with its street art painted on to the traditional white wooden houses. Coolart street art project in Kristiansand has converted the city into a giant outdoor gallery. Lista museum in Vanse. Knut Hamsun house in Grimstad with exhibition in summer. Maritime museum in Grimstad. Gimmle Gard manor house at Kristiansand.
Festivals of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
Music festivals in Kristiansand in July, Winter festival in Arendal in February, Film festival in Grimstad in June, Salmon festival at Flekkefjord in July, Wooden boat festival in Risor in August, Farsund folk festival in August.
Gastronomy of Southern Norway – Sorlandet, Stavanger and Telemark
The food of southern Norway features both seafood and produce from the local farms. Artisan sausages and breads. Fish and chips. Flavoured marzipan sold in chunks. Under, an underwater restaurant, 5.5 metres below sea level with views into the ocean. Traditional farm restaurant Boen Gard. Arendal is home to a variety of restaurants, many specialising in seafood, and with outdoor summer seating.
