Best Historical Hotels in Stavanger
Gateway to the Fjords, Stavanger is a super base if you want to explore glaciers, lakes, skiing opportunities, go mountain biking or hiking. The attractive low-rise city features colourful wharf houses at its Old Town harbour front – a protected area once home to those who worked in sardine fishing, where you can spot cruise ships coming and going. There’s a 12th-century cathedral, a museum detailing the region’s history (dating back to the Ice Age) and wildlife, The Norwegian Canning Museum and The Norwegian Petroleum Museum, depicting life in the oil industry. And be sure to take a boat trip across the Lysefjord.
Rogaland, Stavanger
Hotel Victoria Stavanger
(4 stars)Whether you choose to stay here or not, you should definitely pay a visit to the Hotel Victoria for a traditional afternoon tea in vintage surroundings. The turn of the 20th-century Neo-Renaissance building was designed by the architect Henry Bucher and had a previous life as the city’s first cinema. It enjoys a prime harbourfront location, with a French vibe, as evidenced most keenly in the cocktail menu. Interconnecting and sea view rooms are available; all have soundproofing and blackout drapes, which, combined with Stavanger’s fresh air, ensure a great night’s sleep.