Old Stavanger Travel Guide
Stavanger
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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.
Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.
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.
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.
Museum of Archaeology
Discover centuries-old artifacts from Norway’s cultural and natural history while kids have fun dressing up as Vikings and hunting for treasure.
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: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail
From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord
Stavanger: Private Walking Tour with a Local
From Stavanger: Off-Season Hike to Kjerag with Premium Lunch
Stavanger Private Fjord Bike Tour 3 swords Hafsfjord
Top hotels in Old Stavanger
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Friendly staff, great food and drink. Perfect for my stay. Beautiful city.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Quiet, clean, friendly staff, good food
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Quality Hotel Residence
For single person room was good size but view from window was terrible. If you don't close your curtains person from other side look right in your room. There is no privacy unless keep your curtains shut. Mattress was bit od wobbling. I like rest room fair size and space for luggage.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Victoria
Beautiful hotel in downtown Stavanger. Very helpful and friendly staff. Easy walk to cafe’s, restaurants and shopping. Quiet area makes drop off and pick up easy. Breakfast was excellent! Will stay next time we are in Stavanger.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Thon Hotel Stavanger
The staff is super friendly. The hotel is also very close to a street with many dining options and the shore. I liked it a lot.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Comfort Hotel Square
Nice hotel with the most spacious room I had in similar hotels in Norway. A great selection for breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 Maritime Museum and Old Stavanger.
