With a stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst, you'll be centrally located in Kristiansand, a 2-minute drive from Aquarama Bad and 11 minutes from Kristiansand Zoo. .This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Kristiansand Dyrepark and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor.
What's nearby
Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Markens Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Kristiansand Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kristiansand Domkirke - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Aquarama Bad - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Kristiansand Station - 4 min walk
Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Tilstede mat og mer - 3 min walk
Mother India - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Monsoon - 3 min walk
Patricks Pub - 3 min walk
About this property
Clarion Hotel Ernst
Clarion Hotel Ernst offers 199 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at The Social Bar & Bistro, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge each morning.
The Social Bar & Bistro - Onsite bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Internet access
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Social Bar & Bistro
Things to do
Gym
Sauna
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1858
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 300 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 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 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: NOK 300 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300 per day
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Clarion Hotel Ernst Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very nice, old and elegant hotel. I had a very small room with a nice bed. The breakfast was very good!
Magnus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth
Feb 27, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Staff- perfect, breakfast - great. Room - comfortable. Hallways were unfortunately dirty and bathroom had thick dust around the ceiling fan and bathroom tiles cracked
Had a great stay. The Clarion is in a nice part of town with easy walking distance to dining and shopping. Rooms are quaint and comfortable. Staff was very friendly, and breakfast was very good.
Christian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Christian
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel but you can see the wear.
Nice hotel but you can see the wear.
Christian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
ASIF
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding was good. Old property but maintained. Complementary breakfast was awesome. Overall good stay!