Old Stavanger Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Stavanger
Popular places to visit
Old Stavanger
You can learn about the history of Stavanger with a visit to Old Stavanger. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Stavanger Cathedral
Admire a gorgeous Gothic façade, see Baroque-influenced decorations and walk around rejuvenating gardens at one of Norway’s oldest cathedrals.
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Learn about the geological history of oil, how it was found in the North Sea and the importance of oil production safety precautions at this interactive museum.
Gamle Stavanger
You can learn about the history of Stavanger when you stop by Gamle Stavanger. Discover the area's museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Øvre Holmegate
Learn about the local history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Øvre Holmegate. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Valberg Tower
Find out about the history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Valberg Tower. Discover the area's museums or seek out its hiking trails.
Activities
Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger
Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger
Stavanger: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass Gray Line
Stavanger: Norwegian Petroleum Museum - Entrance Ticket
From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord & Preikestolen
Stavanger: Lysefjord Minibus Tour and Optional Speedboat Safari
Our pick of the best Old Stavanger Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
"The staffs were very helpful, gym was not good and also no swimming pool."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Stavanger
"A great experience in a great location."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Victoria
"The room was clean, but the daily cleaning consisted of just roughly making the bed. The beauty kit was not refilled in 4 days. Breakfast was really good, but being a base for hiking the service should start earlier - pancakes and cakes were always at least 45 mins after the catering started. We ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Thon Hotel Stavanger Forum
"Loved this hotel. Location and free parking which is rare. Breakfast was amazing"
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Energy
"Very central to and conveniently located for lots of sites. Amazing breakfast buffet!! The people at the concierge were very helpful for all of my questions."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Stavanger
"stayed here for 2 nights and had a very pleasant experience , hotel is very centrally located and only a short walk from the train station and waterfront , rooms were clean and comfortable, staff Fridley and helpful , breakfast was very nice with a good selection of both hot and cold options , definitely ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Stavanger
Kannik
Though Kannik may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stavanger Museum and Stavanger Maritime Museum.
