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Grimstad is a small town situated in the far South of Oslo. I spent four nights in the Scandic Hotel, Grimstad which is situated 200m away from this beautiful small port. The packed wooden houses situated in the above hill adds more beauty to this region. Though Grimstad is not a major tourist attraction in Norway, it's worth a visit in the tiny awesome town.
I always love capturing these kind of old fashioned buildings while traveling. Europe is the best place for that anywhere else. I really loved my trip to Norway due to two reasons. One is the nice people over there and the other is these kind of buildings all over.
It's a short walk from Scandic Hotel to this really nice looking church. As I heard, this is the second largest wooden made church in Norway. As it is the mid winter, all the leaves are fallen off and these tree gives kind of mysterious look to the church which is situated in a top of a hill.
The view from the upper floor of our hotel, Scandic in the early morning. Though Grimstad is not a famous travel destination in Norway, if you are traveling to Southern Norway I highly recommend you to spend a night in Grimstad and have a glance at their local culture.
Home Hotel Grimstad

Home Hotel Grimstad

3 out of 5
Kirkegaten 3 Grimstad
$151 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$172 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grimstad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (972 reviews)
The location is excellent! (parking was a five minute walk away). The breakfast and dinner were great, and much appreciated, as food was quite expensive in this town. The staff were friendly and helpful. (it was unusually hot weather when we were there, and they gave us a fan for the room)

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

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Thon Hotel Arendal

Thon Hotel Arendal

4 out of 5
Friergangen 1 Arendal
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$138 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arendal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Klockers Hus and Alti Arendal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews)
Nice staff and really amazing breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Clarion Hotel Tyholmen Arendal

Clarion Hotel Tyholmen Arendal

4 out of 5
Teaterplassen 2 Arendal
$124 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$138 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arendal. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Klockers Hus ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, beautiful position looking over the water

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Clarion Hotel Tyholmen Arendal
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Hovdehytta

Hovdehytta

3.5 out of 5
PB 66, 4756 Hovden i Setesdal Bykle Aust-Agder
Stay at this apartment in Hovden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cross-country skiing. Popular attractions Museum of Iron Production and Hovden Alpinsenter ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (106 reviews)
First we couldn't find the office to checking in. It is at the other end of the town. We were asked if we brought our own bedsheets and towels after we checked in. Ended up we were charged 360nok on rental for one night stay and made our own beds. And you have to strip the the bedding and return ...

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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Hotell Arendal

Hotell Arendal

3 out of 5
Østre gate 2-4 Arendal Agder
Stay at this aparthotel in Arendal. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Glass Elevator to the Top of Fløyheia and Alti Arendal are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (452 reviews)
90 cm from bed to ceiling.
The photo on the ad on hotels.com does not represent the room. the photo was of a king size bed, but the actual room was a bunk-bed in a capsule. Needless to say i didnt read the ad well enough, but the misrepresenting photo made up for the confusion. Would not recommend to stay here in a ...

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Hotell Arendal
Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

Topcamp Bie - Grimstad

1.5 out of 5
85 Arendalsveien Grimstad
Stay at this cottage in Grimstad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Ibsen House and Ibsenhuset og Grimstad Bymuseum ...
Topcamp Bie - Grimstad
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