Clarion Hotel Ernst, Kristiansand ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Radhusgaten 2, Kristiansand, Norway, 4664

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4.0

“The hotel's location is perfect for easily accessing the vibrant town center and beautiful harbour.”view full review

Clarion Hotel Ernst, a 4-star Kristiansand hotel, features a modern design infused with over 160 years of history. Amenities include a wellness area with sauna, fitness facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel is a vibrant meeting place with multiple dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Clarion Hotel Ernst provide guests with a minibar, workspace, wardrobe, and modern bathroom amenities. Options range from standard double and twin rooms to spacious family rooms featuring sofa beds. Many rooms also offer views of the harbor.

Dining Options

The Social Bar & Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on healthy and locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast features freshly baked bread from the traditional Dampbageriet bakery located across the street. Evening dining offers classic bistro dishes with a modern twist.

Leisure & Business

Leisure facilities at Clarion Hotel Ernst include a gym equipped with Technogym machines, a wellness area with steam and dry saunas, and a relaxation area. The hotel also offers 15 flexible meeting rooms for up to 400 guests, ideal for both corporate and social events.

Service & Local Area

Located within walking distance of prominent attractions like Bystranda sandy beach and the lively Marken pedestrian area, Clarion Hotel Ernst benefits from convenient transport connections. The Kristiansand bus station is only a three-minute walk away, and Kjevik Airport is 5 km from the hotel.

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Clarion Hotel Ernst offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Room

2 persons

280 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Clarion Hotel Ernst offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was impressive, offering a range of tasty options including pancakes and pastries that suited everyone's taste.” view full review

Well-Equipped Gym

“The gym had enough equipment to meet all my workout needs without feeling crowded, providing a pleasant environment to exercise.” view full review

Easy Parking!

“Parking was incredibly convenient with free overnight options, making it stress-free to unload and explore.” view full review

Spacious Room!

“The room was of a good size, with two floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of light, enhancing my overall stay.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.0/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Steam room

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Clarion Hotel Ernst Location

Radhusgaten 2, Kristiansand, Norway, 4664

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Radhusgaten 2, Kristiansand, Norway, 4664

City landmarks

Landmark

Posebyen

2700 ft

Landmark

Bunker

1.2 mi

Amusement Park

Aquarama

5000 ft

Landmark

Christiansholm Fortress

2500 ft

Landmark

D/S Hestmanden

2100 ft

Church

Kristiansand Cathedral

3500 ft

Harbour

Fish Market

2500 ft

Event hall

Kilden Performing Arts Centre

2500 ft

Gallery

SKMU Sorlandets Kunstmuseum

3500 ft

Museum

Odderoya Museumshavn

2100 ft

Museum

Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand

1.8 mi

Gallery

Galleri Knapstad

2100 ft

Fountain

Otterdalsparken

2500 ft

Landmark

Odderoya

2500 ft

Beach

Bystranda

5000 ft

Landmark

Archive Foundation

4200 ft

Museum

Agder Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden

1.4 mi

Landmark

Wergelandsparken

2700 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Kristiansand Kunsthall

500 ft

Radhusgata 24

Kristiansand City Hall

1200 ft

Ostre Strandgate

Statue of Bernt Balchen

1600 ft

Gallery

Galleri Bi-Z

1600 ft

Shopping Area

Lillemarkens Shopping

800 ft

Mall

Sandens

700 ft

Night club

Kick

1500 ft

Markens gate 21A 2. Etasje

Vitensenteret Arendal og Kristiansand

700 ft

Event hall

Teateret

1100 ft

Hamresanden

1500 ft

Paradisbukta

1500 ft

Bredalsholmen

Bredalsholmen Dokk og Fartoyvernsenter

1500 ft

Restaurants

Herlig land

400 ft

16 Markens gate

Mother India

900 ft

Markens gate 6

Bakgarden

600 ft

5A Tollbodgata

Hos Naboen

400 ft

Markens gate 19A

Harvey's Sportsbar

600 ft

Tollbodgata 3

Kobu

300 ft

Vestre Strandgate 22

Christiansand Brygghus

700 ft

9 Tollbodgata

Victoria Pub

400 ft

Markens gate 19B

Kjokkenskapet

400 ft

Markensgate

All Inn

600 ft

Tollbodgata 2

Slakter Sorensen

800 ft

Markens gate 8

Jonas B. Kristiansand

500 ft

Raadhusgata 10

Getting around

City Centre

Kristiansand10 min · 2700 ft

Airports

"Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik" (KRS)25 min · 10.1 mi

Train

Kristiansand Train Station4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at NOK 290 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A american breakfast is served at affordable prices.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

192

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Clarion Hotel Ernst from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 516 verified reviews

7.8/10

Very good

77%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Comfort

8.4/10

Facilities

8.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.2/10

Staff

8.7/10

Value for money

7.6/10

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