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Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, 6-minute walk to Kristiansand Cathedral

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The Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel in central Kristiansand offers a welcoming atmosphere with an arcade/game room. Guests enjoy meals at Grenseløs Restaurant, relax at two bars, and use free WiFi. Visitors appreciate the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Junior Suite, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Harbor View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 398 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Business Room, Harbor View (Class) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Room, Harbor View (Class)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 269 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room

Superior Room, Balcony, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, Balcony (Street View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Vestre Strandgate 7, Kristiansand, 4610

What's nearby

  • Markens Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kilden Performing Arts Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kristiansand Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kristiansand Domkirke - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aquarama Bad - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 6 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mother India - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Skagen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rett i garnet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪hos moi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club 21 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand

Upscale hotel near Aquarama Bad
Located close to Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre, Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand provides an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grenseløs Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 205 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (NOK 250 per night); discounts available
  • Self 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
  • Crib (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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 250 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Caledonien Kristiansand
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Frequently asked questions

Is Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 250 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand on Dec 18, 2025 start from $94.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NOK 250 per day.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand located?

Located in the heart of Kristiansand, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kristiansand Cathedral and Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Aquarama Bad and Ravnedalen Naturpark are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kristiansand Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1308 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 498 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1987 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

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

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were connecting to the Ferry and the location was awesome. The breakfast buffet was in the top 10 for scope and choices. all 4 of us were amazed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Jonathon

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

mark

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

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

8/10 Good

VAN

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

Ntaniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything perfect 🤩 nice hotel good breakfast ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeon

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

8/10 Good

Sumaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good staff. Grate breakfast. Beds and pillows are unfortunately not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

8/10 Good

dr mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very good location near shops and restaurants, staff very helpful and the room especially was large with seating area and balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Great place to stay

Great stay. Our room “without view” still had a lovely view. Can only recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biao

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

Highly recommended

Good view. Friendly staff. Centrally located. Great quality breakfast. One of my best hotel experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNYI

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

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super fint opphold, flott lokale!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leif Agnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flott opphold...sentralt...kommer igjen....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strøkent hotell! God frokost.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann-Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tore

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

Bra hotell

Flott rom, litt slitt men greit. Vanskelig å finne folk i resepsjonen, mye borte. Super frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024