Picolo recommends · Hotel in Stavanger, Norway
Hotel Victoria
An old hotel that looks straight across the harbour basin, with tall windows that frame the ferries and fishing boats coming in.
Draw the curtains and the harbour is right there: boats sliding in to the quay, gulls on the railings, the old warehouses across the water. Hotel Victoria has stood at the head of Vågen for generations and is among the oldest hotels in Stavanger.
The building has kept its sense of scale, with lofty rooms and a grand staircase, while the lobby is low-lit and cosy. Skagen, the cluster of streets behind the quay full of bars and restaurants, is on your doorstep, and Old Stavanger is a short walk round the water.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Victoria
We picked Victoria for its position and its character. Few hotels put you so squarely on the harbour, and the old building gives the stay a sense of place that the newer chain hotels in town cannot copy.
It is a historic hotel, not a modern one. Bathrooms are modest, there is no pool, and the harbour can be lively on weekend nights, so anyone who wants contemporary design and total silence should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Rooms overlooking the harbour
- Historic building with high ceilings
- Breakfast in the old dining room
- Classic hotel reception
- Restaurants of Skagen next door
A day at Hotel Victoria
- Morning
- Breakfast by the window as the first boats come in.
- Midday
- Round the harbour to the white houses of Old Stavanger.
- Afternoon
- The Norwegian Petroleum Museum on the waterfront.
- Evening
- Dinner in Skagen, then a short stroll back along the quay.
Location
Vågen, Stavanger, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Victoria
Do rooms at Hotel Victoria have a harbour view?
The rooms on the harbour side look straight over Vågen. Ask for one when you book, since rooms facing the back have a more ordinary outlook.
Is Hotel Victoria in Stavanger quiet at night?
It is in the busiest part of town, close to bars on the quay. Most nights are fine, but light sleepers may notice weekend crowds outside.
How far is Old Stavanger from Hotel Victoria?
Old Stavanger, with its white wooden houses, sits on the other side of the harbour and is an easy stroll of a few minutes from the hotel.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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