Old Stavanger Travel Guide
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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.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Stavanger Forum
Learn about the events happening in Stavanger Forum during your trip to Stavanger. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
DNB Arena
Catch an event at DNB Arena during your trip to Stavanger. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger
Shore Excursion: Stavanger Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger
Top hotels in Old Stavanger
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Clean room but bathroom is quite cold.food very standard nothing made me wow.i only across one staff the reception this lady not very helpful that’s all.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Victoria
Super convenient location, beautifully modern stylish rooms in a historic building. Breakfast room is wonderful.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Scandic Royal Stavanger
Thon Hotel Maritim
Great hotel very well located in town
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Smarthotel Forus
Comfort Hotel Square
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.
