Picolo recommends · Hotel in Sandnes
Smarthotel Forus
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.
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.
Rooms are simple and bright, with a desk, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning you control yourself. The breakfast buffet costs extra and is served from 5am on weekdays and from 6am at weekends. The bar stays open into the evening, and the small shop has whatever you forgot to pack.
How to get there
The hotel is at Luramyrveien 12 in Forus, halfway between central Stavanger and central Sandnes. Stavanger Airport Sola is a short drive away, buses between Stavanger and Sandnes stop at Forus, and the hotel has parking.
Kvadrat, one of Norway’s largest shopping centres, is a four-minute walk away, Stavanger Forum is about 13 minutes by car, and Preikestolen makes a good day trip.
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.
What you get
- Breakfast from 5am on weekdays (extra charge)
- Bar open into the evening
- Parking for guests
- Pets welcome for a fee
- Wifi and air conditioning in every room
A day from Smarthotel Forus
- Morning
- Breakfast from 5am, then off to a meeting or the airport.
- Late morning
- Walk four minutes to Kvadrat for shopping.
- Afternoon
- Drive into Old Stavanger and the harbour.
- Evening
- A concert at Stavanger Forum, then a beer in the hotel bar.
Location
Luramyrveien 12, 4313 Sandnes, Norway
Open in MapsWhen to go to Stavanger and Sandnes
Forus is busy with business travellers on weekdays all year, so weekends often have the best availability. Summer is the season for Preikestolen and the Jæren beaches, while autumn brings trade fairs and concerts at Stavanger Forum.
Questions about Smarthotel Forus
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.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three hotels nearby, each picked for a different reason.
Clarion Hotel Air
For your flight: right by Stavanger Airport Sola, with Sola beach a couple of minutes away by car.
Clarion Hotel Energy
For a gig or a trade fair: a few minutes on foot from Stavanger Forum and DNB Arena.
Quality Hotel Pond
For Sandnes: a hotel with its own restaurant, a short drive from Kvadrat and the Hinnamarka hiking area.
Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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