Kannik Travel Guide
Stavanger
Popular places to visit

Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.

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.

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.

Swords in Mountain
Find out about the history of Stavanger when you spend time at Swords in Mountain. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its hiking trails.
Stavanger Domkirke
After visiting Stavanger Domkirke, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stavanger. Discover the area's museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Telecom Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Telecom Museum during your trip to Stavanger. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
Things to do

Stavanger: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Stavanger's Historic Sites Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour

Stavanger Private Fjord Bike Tour 3 swords Hafsfjord

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Stavanger

Stavanger City Island, Guided cruise tour
Top hotels in Kannik

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Great hotel, walking distance to downtown Stavanger, in front of the lake and close to train and bus station. Spacious room, excellent breakfast, best hotel of this trip.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Amazing stay, we had our own Christmas tree, reception staff so friendly, highly reo
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Thon Hotel Maritim
Very central. The hotel was very clean and friendly. Rooms were very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Everything you would want to eat and much more beside. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Scandic Stavanger Park
Excellent stay and the front desk staff were extremely friendly and informative.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Stavanger Lille Hotel
It was a bit confusing to check in! Diffenet signs lead to different doors and all are closed. I did not get the instructions, so it was a bit complicated to figure out, how to get the room. A bit boring place...looks like the hotel is in sale anyway. Did not like the attittude of the dude I was ...
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2020

Villa Eckhoff
This property is well taken care of by Marit and her husband. The rooms are clean and beautifully decorated. The beds are comfortable. The bathroom is well functioning and clean. There’s a balcony you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air after waking around town. It feels like home. Marit greeted ...
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kannik

Old Stavanger
While visiting Old Stavanger, you might make a stop by sights like Old Stavanger and Norwegian Canning Museum.






