Picolo recommends · Hotel in Stavanger, Norway
Thon Hotel Maritim
A no-fuss hotel by the city lake, where the bus terminal for day trips is a few minutes away and the harbour is a short walk downhill.
It is still dark when you head out with a daypack, and the bus terminal is only a couple of minutes from the door. Thon Hotel Maritim sits on Kongsgata beside Breiavatnet, the small lake in the centre of Stavanger.
Rooms are clean and warm in tone, without fuss, and the breakfast is the kind Thon hotels are known for in Norway: hearty and reliable. When you get back, the harbour and its restaurants are only a few blocks away.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Thon Hotel Maritim
We chose Maritim for travellers who would rather spend on the fjord and the mountains than on the room. Everything practical is close, from transport to food, and the price usually reflects the simplicity.
It has no harbour views and little in the way of lounges or atmosphere. If the hotel itself is part of the holiday, a room on Vågen will feel more special for not much more money.
What you get
- Simple, clean rooms
- Generous breakfast
- Station and bus terminal a short walk away
- Close to the lake and city park
- 24-hour reception
A day at Thon Hotel Maritim
- Morning
- Early bus to the trailhead for Pulpit Rock.
- Midday
- Packed lunch on the plateau above the Lysefjord.
- Afternoon
- Back in town for a rest by Breiavatnet.
- Evening
- A simple dinner by the harbour, then early to bed.
Location
Kongsgata, Stavanger, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Thon Hotel Maritim
How far is Thon Hotel Maritim from Stavanger station?
The railway station and bus terminal are a couple of minutes' walk away, so it is an easy base if you arrive by airport bus or travel on by train.
Is Thon Hotel Maritim good for hiking trips?
Yes. It suits early starts, since buses towards the Lysefjord area leave from the centre nearby and breakfast gets you going.
Does Thon Hotel Maritim have harbour views?
No, it faces the lake side of the centre rather than the harbour. Vågen is still only a few blocks downhill.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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