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Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand

4.0 star property

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Reception
2 bars/lounges, piano bar, pub, rooftop bar
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Vestre Strandgate 7, Kristiansand, 4610
  • Place, Kilden Performing Arts Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquarama Bad
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Business Room, Harbour View (Class) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Room, Harbour View (Class)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room

Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Street View) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbour View

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand

Hotel with bars, 6-minute walk to Kristiansand Cathedral
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and concierge services are on-site.
Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand offers 205 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Markens Gate. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the beds and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 metres) and includes conference space. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Kristiansand hotel is smoke free.

Grenseløs Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Grenseløs Bar – On-site piano bar. Open daily.
Telford Pub – On-site pub. Open daily.
Club 21 – On-site rooftop bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (NOK 250 per night); discounts available
  • Parking on site (NOK 250 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

Restaurants on site

  • Club 21
  • Grenseløs Bar
  • Grenseløs Restaurant
  • Telford Pub

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Piano

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 16,361 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
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 250 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

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 night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 150.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 250 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 250 per night
  • Pet fee: NOK 250 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

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Caledonien Kristiansand
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Reviews

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1325 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2012 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Francelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubbish everywhere out front, room tired and old, dirty reception area, unfriendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Excellent service. Rooms were nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and excellent location. Walkable to downtown and harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast we’ve ever seen at a hotel

Excellent hotel. $26 overnight parking with EasyPark app. Breakfast buffet was amazing and huge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Jonathon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, but clean & tidy. Good access to town, walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance Real Estate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, though we did have to swap 4 times due to issues with the rooms - the one we ended up with was comfortable and clean. Fantastic breakfast as is expected in Norway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina, St Louis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amund

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights each night I had to ask for my room to be cleaned and towels replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for views, dinning options and shopping. Wonderful rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

VAN, LONGMONT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms fine, staff very nice, breakfast wonderful Thank you Tina and Sander front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Southlake

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Great location to stay in the city. We had a great view of the harbor and fjord.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sissel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HWI SEOK

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SP

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sissel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aase

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUNYI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was nice and clean and had a wonderful view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everything. The breakfast buffet is absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024