Name: Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Address: Kristiansand, NO
Price range: From $219

Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda, KristiansandScandic Kristiansand Bystranda in Kristiansand, Norway has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 10 hotels we score in Kristiansand. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.4, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $219 a night (cached, not a live quote).Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is a non-smoking hotel located in the Kvadraturen district of Kristiansand. Situated at Østre Strandgate 74, the building sits directly beside Bystranda beach and provides views of the sea and the city. The property contains 229 rooms equipped with private bathrooms and wireless internet. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and sundeck. Facilities include an integrated gym, sauna, and meeting rooms. The hotel is suitable for families and is a short walk from Markensgate shopping street and Kristiansand City Hall. While the location is convenient for beach access, the booking review score is lower than the other rating platforms.What stands out

Direct beach access

Award winning breakfast buffet

On-site gym and sauna

Rooftop terrace and sundeck

Watch out for

Low booking review score

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