Old Stavanger Travel Guide
Stavanger
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Popular places to visit
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.
Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.
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.
Øvre Holmegate
Learn about the local history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Øvre Holmegate. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Norwegian Canning Museum
All the sights, smells and stories of Stavanger’s once great sardine industry are kept alive in this fascinating museum.
Things to do
Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger
Stavanger - 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
Stavanger: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass GrayLine
From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord
Preikestolen | Pulpit Rock - Hike with a local guide
Stavanger: Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail
Top hotels in Old Stavanger
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Location was great, easy to walk places. Parking options close by.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Run down rooms but still nice overall. Very good buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Thon Hotel Stavanger
The staff is super friendly. The hotel is also very close to a street with many dining options and the shore. I liked it a lot.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel
I dtayed before awesome staff
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Thon Hotel Maritim
Great breakfast , even better front desk assistance for local information.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Comfort Hotel Square
Nice hotel with the most spacious room I had in similar hotels in Norway. A great selection for breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger
Kannik
Though Kannik may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stavanger Museum and Stavanger Maritime Museum.
