On of the treats of cruising in Norway is the opportunity to do some amazing tours. One such tour…read morewe took was the Stavanger to Lysefjord tour. While on our slightly bigger cruise ship (we hate large ships!) somewhere traveling in the North Sea, our friends and we decided this would be a fun excursion so we booked easily online. Before I go any further on my review, a huge shout out to the customer service team as I accidentally booked the wrong date. Using great ship WIFI calling, I was able to straighten this out easily and quickly. The boat provides mostly covered accommodations and this was good as it was raining off and on all day. The lower deck consisted of 30 or so tables comfortably seating up to 6 people. The upper deck was mostly exposed to the elements but great for getting pictures. There was also a snack bar serving basic sandwiches, bakery items and drinks of all kinds. Also, the boat was an all electric boat with the company advertising a "sustainable fjord experience". Our tour began at noon and lasted approximately 3 1/2 hours and we got to see Pulpit Rock which rose approx.1800 feet above the fjord along with great waterfalls and landscapes in addition to views you never tire of. A delightful way to spend a rainy afternoon. The only negative was I believe our tour was slightly oversold. In as much as the upper deck wasn't usable due to the rain, there didn't seem to be enough seating for everyone.

This is a great option for seeing the nearby fjord and nature of Stavanger. We lucked out…read moreweather-wise and only had a little rain so we were able to utilize the plentiful outer deck space. The boat itself is very well-kept and large, so unless it is a very choppy day you shouldn't even really notice you are on the water. Nice facilities all around; comfortable chairs, tables, bathrooms, and a snack bar inside with benches and mostly standing-room outside on the decks. There is a periodic voiceover giving you the highlights of the area, otherwise pleasant music is playing softly so you can have whatever conversations without feeling like you are yelling. Scenery wise, this is a great trip. You get up close and personal with the fjord walls and a beautiful waterfall, making for stunning pictures and views. Highly recommend if you have 3.5 hours to spare while in Stavanger!

We drove/ferry from Bergen to Stavanger the day before. Spent the night in this quaint little town…read more We were told to get to the trail head early - it is about ~ 35 min drive from Stavanger downtime. We were one of the three cars when we go to the parking lot (around 6am). Even the cafe and the guide shop wasn't open yet. It took us ~1.5hrs to get to the rock. The path to the rock is beautiful. The rock formations, the lakes and tarns are amazing. There are some steep areas and some almost flat land walking. Now we are hikers - it can take up to two ours or more if you have't done hike in a while. But it is still worth it. After we got to the rock - we were the 2nd couple to arrive there. We kept climbing further. That took another 2ish hours, again it was worth it. It felt like you are on a different planet and the views are out of this world. It is definitely a must do. Easy to get to, clean trail, lots of amenities available at the start of the trail head. Parking lot is huge. Bathrooms are so clean and lots of it. You can't brush your teeth, wash your hair or take a shower in the public bathroom. Norway does an amazing job of trying to keep is clean -let's keep it this way. Interesting fact - Nepalian Sherpas helped rebuild or improve the trails in 2016, they did a phenomenal job. Highly recommend. P.s - if you are an American tourist ( iam an America) please refrain from loud music, throwing your cigarette butts and garbage along the trail. Norway does their best to keep the trail clean and it was sad to see my fellow Americans completely disrespect the nature and do the things we are unfortunately known for...

This place doesn't take reservations ahead of time, but It was quite easy to show up and register…read moreon the spot. This place has 10 hot showers which is included in the entrance fee. Park anywhere to setup camp and most importantly only a short drive away from Preikestolen!

I just visited this bistro after taking the overnight ferry from Denmark, and I was thoroughly…read moreimpressed. Despite being in a more remote location, the buffet was fabulous. There are plenty of options to choose from, including great hot meals, tea, and coffee. As a nice bonus, they offer a separate cart for gluten-free guests. Highly recommended!

We ended up booking a room here at the last minute because our original hotel plans fell through…read more We had a 7:00am Fjord Line ferry to catch so this hotel was conveniently located (less than 10 minute cab ride). They served breakfast that day starting at 6:00am so we snagged a quick bite from their impressive buffet menu; the breakfast selection was a definitely a pleasant surprise and we only wish we had more time to eat because everything looked so tasty! Rooms were very clean, comfortable, and we liked the showerhead. Even though we were only here for 1 night, we enjoyed our stay here and appreciated the great customer service and that Quality Suites accommodated a room for us. If you need a hotel near the airport or ferry terminal, I would recommend this hotel.

Very nice hotel in Stavanger Norway. There are 2 "blu" hotels in the city center. This is a 6 story…read morebuilding on a hill with a beautiful view of the city and mountains in the distance. Room is clean and the bed is comfortable. We really enjoyed the indoor pool, sauna and hot tub! Parking is easy. Breakfast is plentiful. The front desk is employed with friendly staff. I would stay here any time! Close to anything downtown! Hope the pictures help! Enjoy!

Located near the city center of Stavanger. We stayed here in our first day in Norway and it we were…read morepleased with our stay! Staff was friendly and helpful, full attention when we checked in. Our room was nice and clean! It was a great treat to have a comfy bed after traveling for the past 7 days and recharge before our Kjeragbolten hike! The breakfast was AMAZING! It was actually the best I had since I started traveling. They even a section of food to pack for hikers. Love Scandinavian breakfast. Parking was tough though. If parking on the street, make sure you read the signs. Otherwise, there's a parking garage about a block away from the hotel. Thank you Radisson Blu for a great experience on our first day in Norway!

Another one of those places that doesn't show up on Yelp's check-in. I booked this hostel through…read moreHosteling International. It's the cheapest way to get accommodation in Norway, short of Couch Surfing. I was expecting a bed in a 6 person dormitory but to my surprise got my own room, not too shabby and not bad. It has a private bathroom and a single bed, which was a pleasant surprise. The hotel isn't the newest act in town, in fact the area seems like a remnant of World War 2 - unpaved streets and worn out buildings...but one can't complain considering I got a 3 start hotel for the price of a hostel. As with most Hosteling International hostels, breakfast is free. And here was another excellent surprise, the breakfast here is by far the best offering out of all the hostels I've been to! Eggs, bacon, cheeses, fruit, make your own waffles, assorted fresh breads, canned mackerel, pickled fish, coffee, the list goes on and on and on. Considering the average price for a Norwegian lunch is somewhere in the neighborhood of $25-35 this Hostel is a steal for $45/night!

Access Apartments is a fully equipped apartment hotel in Stavanger, Norway. The owner greets you…read morewhen checking in. Exceptionally clean apartment. Free high speed wi-fi and on site laundry. Walking distance to the harbor and old town Stavanger. Airport shuttle bus drops you off in front. I will definitely stay here when I return to Stavanger.

A great old church to visit. Very old 1200's. Lots of painting inside of bible stories…read more Well worth the visit.