• Kristiansand is in South Norway's Sørlandet District, and it provides chances for sailing activities in the Østergapet Harbor. This city's history dates back to the mid-17th century, when it was founded as a market town by the Norwegian monarch, King Christian IV. Kristiansand features luxurious and moderately-priced hotels throughout the city, and they are close to attractions such as Kristiansand Zoo. The hotels are also near ferry terminals that provide boat rides to Denmark.
  
  

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand

• The Radisson Blu Hotel is at the southern tip of Downtown Kristiansand, and it is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants in the city center. The hotel provides amenities such as a laundromat, access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel, 17 meeting rooms for seminars and a fine dining restaurant, Brasserie C, that serves lunch and dinner. The 205 guest rooms feature satellite televisions and mini-bars, while some of the rooms offer complimentary bathrobes and slippers.
  
  Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand
  
  Vestre Standgate 7
  
  4610 Kristiansand, Norway
  
  47-3811-2100
  
  radissonblu.com
  
  

Yess! Hotel

• Situated in Downtown Kristiansand, Yess! Hotel is a moderately-priced accommodation, and it is only a 10-minute walk from the city's ferry harbor, which offers rides to Hirtshals, Denmark. Amenities at this hotel include a complimentary continental breakfast, access to high-speed Internet throughout the hotel and a bistro-style restaurant that serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. The guest rooms have flat-screen televisions, private bathroom, full-sized beds and work desks.
  
  Yess! Hotel
  
  12 Tordenskjoldsgate
  
  4612 Kristiansand, Norway
  
  47-3870-1570
  
  yesshotel.no
  
  

Quality Hotel and Resort

• The Quality Hotel is in the northeastern area of Kristiansand, and it faces the shores of Topdalsfjorden, which offers chances for boating activities. The hotel is also a five-minute drive from Kristiansand Airport. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, parking spaces for RVs, playground, business center with fax services and an on-site restaurant, Sørlandsstuene, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each guest room offers daily housekeeping service, a satellite television and access to Wi-Fi Internet.
  
  Quality Hotel and Resort
  
  Sorlandsparken
  
  4696 Kristiansand, Norway
  
  47-3817-7777
  
  choicehotels.no
  
  

Ansgar Sommerhotel

• The Ansgar Sommerhotel, located in North Kristiansand, provides amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast and access to high-speed Internet. Indoor and outdoor terrace seating is available for guests when they dine on their breakfast. Each of the guest rooms has a private bathroom, satellite television and full-sized beds. Some of the guest rooms have a sleeper sofa and kitchenette. Apartment-style units are available to rent as well. The hotel is only a five-minute drive from the wildlife exhibits at the Kristiansand Zoo.
  
  Ansgar Sommerhotel
  
  4 Fredrik Fransonsvei 4
  
  4635 Kristiansand, Norway
  
  47-3810-6400
  
  ansgarsommerhotell.no