Kristiansand Hostels - Hostel List for Kristiansand, Norway

In order to avoid misspelling and misunderstanding and to distuinguish Kristiansand from Kristiansund further north, the letter S (S for South) is often added to Kristiansand and the letter N (N for North) to Kristiansund. Kristiansand is the biggest city on the South Coast (SOrlandet), and the southernmost city in Norway. It is a charming city, retaining many of the 17th century buildings from its founding days by King Christian IV. The town is home to some of the best beaches in Norway.

The Renaissance style is readily apparent in the strict street plan of the area called Kvadraturen (The Square). Posebyen, the oldest section of town, boasts tiny, but charming houses in the traditional style of the area. The name comes from the French word reposer meaning to sleep, from when soldiers were billeted in private homes.

The Norwegian concept of the southern idyll conjures up islets and skerries and small white houses with lush gardens nestled between rocky coastline knolls. The same building style characterises the other southern towns as well. One of the region poets claimed that peoples close contact with the sea has given them webbed feet and hospitable, good natured temperaments.

Far out in the Kristiansand fjord lie FlekkerOy, OksOy and other smaller islands as well as GrOnningen lighthouse. During the summer months the whole area teems with life. Eleven miles east of the city is the Kristiansand zoo, which also includes Cardamom City and other attractions popular with Norwegian children.

From Kristiansand it is not far to other coastal idylls at Lillesand, BrekkestO, Bliksund, Gamle Hellesund, UlvOysund, Skippergada, TOmmerstO and Ny Hellesund. This coastal strip boasts the highest number of sunny days in the country. All summer long, crystal clear water invites you to dive in, while the beaches and long, rounded coastal rocks invite you to relax in the warm sun.

This is the complete list of Kristiansand hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Kristiansand, Norway which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

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Kristiansand motel and hostel is located in a mellow environment in the centre of the city, only 2 minutes away from the beach and indoor swimming pool fitness centre. A short walk from the train stat..

Best bargain in town! New renovated rooms. Centrally located..