Picolo recommends · Hotel in Sandnes
Smarthotel Forus: a simple hotel between Stavanger and Sandnes
A tidy hotel at Forus, a four-minute walk from Kvadrat, with breakfast from 5am on weekdays. Made for work trips, early flights and shopping weekends.
Smarthotel Forus
The lounge is the hotel’s living room, from first coffee to the evening beer.
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A hotel built for early mornings
It is just after five. The coffee is brewed, the breakfast buffet is out and the first guests already have their coats on. Days start early at Forus, the business district between Stavanger and Sandnes on Norway’s west coast, and Smarthotel Forus is designed for exactly that: a good bed, breakfast before your flight and a short hop to wherever you need to be.
In short: a 3-star hotel at Luramyrveien 12 in Forus, Sandnes, a four-minute walk from Kvadrat shopping centre. Guest rating 8.0 out of 10 on Hotels.com, from more than 1,000 reviews.
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The lobby
Armchairs, plants and big windows facing Forus.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we like Smarthotel Forus
The location is hard to beat if you are heading to Forus or Kvadrat, and breakfast opens at 5am on weekdays. The hotel is also certified under Eco-Lighthouse, Norway’s environmental scheme.
Good for a work trip, the night before an early flight or a shopping weekend. Worth knowing: this is a practical hotel in a business park, not a place for a romantic getaway.
Stavanger harbour
Central Stavanger is a short drive from Forus.
What it is like to stay at Smarthotel Forus
Rooms are simple and bright, with a desk, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning you control yourself. Some have large paintings on the wall that add a bit of character, but sleep is the point here.
Breakfast, bar and coffee
The breakfast buffet costs extra and is served from 5am on weekdays and from 6am at weekends. Coffee and tea are set out in the shared area, the bar stays open into the evening, and the small shop has whatever you forgot to pack.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by noon. There is wifi and parking, and pets are welcome for a fee.
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Smarthotel Forus, Sandnes
Rooms at Forus, four minutes from Kvadrat and a short drive from both Stavanger and Sandnes.
Old Stavanger
The wooden houses of Old Stavanger are worth an evening stroll.
Things to do around Forus
Kvadrat: one of Norway’s largest shopping centres, a four-minute walk from the hotel.
Stavanger Forum: concerts, trade fairs and sport, about 13 minutes by car.
Cycling and walking: there are footpaths, cycle routes and bike hire nearby, and Sandnes likes to call itself the cycling city.
Old Stavanger and the harbour: white wooden houses and harbourside bars, a short drive away.
[Preikestolen](story:en-gb/picolo/destinations/europe/norway/preikestolen-pulpit-rock-hike@e1820b42-dc46-4f0c-9f21-d00bccff4fc1): the cliff-top plateau above Lysefjord makes a great day trip.
How to get there
The hotel is at Luramyrveien 12 in Forus, part of Sandnes municipality, halfway between central Stavanger and central Sandnes. Stavanger Airport Sola is a short drive away, and buses between Stavanger and Sandnes stop at Forus. If you are driving, the hotel has parking.
Alternatives
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three hotels nearby, each picked for a different reason.
Smarthotel Forus: frequently asked questions
Where is Smarthotel Forus?
The hotel is at Luramyrveien 12 in Forus, Sandnes, between central Stavanger and central Sandnes in south-west Norway. Kvadrat shopping centre is a four-minute walk away, and Stavanger Forum is about 13 minutes by car.
Does Smarthotel Forus serve breakfast?
Yes. The breakfast buffet costs extra and runs from 5am to 10am on weekdays and from 6am to 10am at weekends, which suits early flights and early meetings.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by noon. Late check-out can be arranged for a fee, subject to availability.
Can I bring my dog to Smarthotel Forus?
Yes, pets are allowed for a fee per stay, and assistance animals stay free. It is a good idea to let the hotel know in advance.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, Smarthotel Forus has parking for guests, which makes it handy if you are driving around the Jæren coast or heading on to Preikestolen.