Budget Hostels from

By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for fun things to do during your holiday. We’ve heard good things about the waterfront and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like hiking trails.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including low prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Stavanger are October, December, November and September, with each month seeing an average of 225 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate these things around Stavanger. Get out into nature with places such as Vaulen Beach, Stavanger Botanical Garden and Godalen Badeplass. Cultural attractions include Stavanger Maritime Museum, Norwegian Petroleum Museum and Roots of the Vikings. Visit landmarks such as Stavanger Cathedral, Old Stavanger and Valberg Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Stavanger on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Stavanger (SVG-Sola), located 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the city centre. Another option is Haugesund (HAU-Karmoy), which is 31.7 mi (51 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Stavanger Station, Paradis Station or Mariero Station.