Old Stavanger Travel Guide
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Visit Old Stavanger
Popular places to visit

Old Stavanger
You can learn about the history of Stavanger with a visit to Old Stavanger. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Learn about the geological history of oil, how it was found in the North Sea and the importance of oil production safety precautions at this interactive museum.

Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.

Swords in Mountain
Find out about the history of Stavanger when you spend time at Swords in Mountain. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its hiking trails.

Øvre Holmegate
Learn about the local history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Øvre Holmegate. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Things to do

Stavanger: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass GrayLine

Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a Norwegian guide

Stavanger - 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

From Stavanger: Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord
Top hotels in Old Stavanger

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Quality Hotel Residence
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024

Thon Hotel Stavanger
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Scandic Stavanger Park
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger

Kannik
Though Kannik may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stavanger Museum and Stavanger Maritime Museum.