Scandic Stavanger Forus is the practical choice for travellers who arrive by car or who have business in the Forus area, the large commercial district that stretches between Stavanger and Sandnes. It is a different kind of stay from a hotel in the old town. There are no cobbled lanes or harbour views outside the door, but there is easy road access, space, and prices that are often lower than in the city centre. Rooms are modern and comfortable, in the clean Scandic style, with good beds, strong heating and a bathroom that works well, and the breakfast at hotels in the chain is among the best in Norway. If your plans centre on Pulpit Rock, the Lysefjord, Jaeren beaches and day trips by car, a base in Forus can make a lot of sense. You can drive to the ferry or trailhead without crossing the busiest parts of the city, and you can return to a hotel with straightforward parking and quiet nights. Retail parks and restaurants are nearby, which suits families and groups who like to have choices.
Location and getting around
Forus lies south of central Stavanger and is well connected by road and bus. The drive to the city centre takes a short time outside peak hours, and Sandnes is also close. Stavanger airport at Sola is not far, which makes the hotel useful for early flights and late arrivals. A car is the most flexible way to explore, but buses link the area with the centre, so check timetables if you are not driving.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are practical and comfortable, with the usual Scandic basics. Breakfast, parking and other facilities differ by rate and room type, so check these when you book. Because the area is more commercial than historic, evenings are quieter than in the centre, and most visitors either eat at the hotel, in nearby restaurants or drive into town for dinner.
Who it suits
Drivers, families, business travellers and groups who prefer easy parking to a historic setting. It is less suited to travellers who want to wander out of the door and into Old Stavanger on foot. If you rely on public transport and want the atmosphere of the town, stay in the centre. For value, space and road access, particularly on a longer trip that includes Jaeren and the fjords, this is a good option.
Book early for conference weeks and summer holidays, and read the rate conditions so you know what you can change. If you plan an early start for Pulpit Rock, check the parking arrangements at the trailhead and the ferry times the evening before.
Why stay here
- ✓Forus business area location
- ✓Easy road access
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Heated rooms
- ✓Restaurants and shops nearby
- ✓Bus connections to the centre
- ✓Convenient for the airport
- ✓Good for drivers
Good questions
Where is Scandic Stavanger Forus?+
It is in the Forus business area between Stavanger and Sandnes, a short drive from the city centre and the airport.
Is it good if I have a car?+
Yes. Road access is easy and parking is usually simpler than in the old centre. Check parking arrangements when you book.
Can I walk to the sights?+
No. Forus is a commercial area, so you will need a car, a bus or a taxi to reach Old Stavanger and the harbour.
