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Clarion Hotel Ernst

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $143
$128 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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Rådhusgt. 2, Kristiansand, 4664
  • Place, Visit Kristiansand / Kristiansand Turistkontor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kristiansand Domkirke
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Standard twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kristiansand

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 Ernst Kristiansand
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Clarion Hotel Ernst Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1018 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, great breakfast, close to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, old and elegant hotel. I had a very small room with a nice bed. The breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff and well located, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik Gladhaug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff, perfect location and comfy beds... loved it.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hotel

good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel but you can see the wear.

Nice hotel but you can see the wear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ASIF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedding was good. Old property but maintained. Complementary breakfast was awesome. Overall good stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mikael

Room without wndows
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Friendly and accommodating staff, clean hotel, great sauna and steam room. Nice bar to end the day on with a drink or bite to eat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig hotell, sentralt plassert i Kristiansand.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great and firendly service. Well located. The entrance has some real old-world charm but the rooms are comforable and functional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thor Egil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abukar Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flot hotel god service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sentralt hotell

Hotellet trenger oppussing, men har god frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024