Stavanger

Life in Stavanger

Stavanger is known as Norway's oil capital and the gateway to Lysefjord, and once you're settled into your apartment, some of the country's most dramatic scenery is right on your doorstep. Take a boat trip to Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) or Kjeragbolten, wander the 18th-century wooden houses of Gamle Stavanger, or spend an afternoon at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum down by the harbor.

Stavanger is also home to Norway's energy industry, with Equinor, ConocoPhillips, and a dense cluster of oil, gas, and subsea companies headquartered in and around the city, which is why so many of our guests are here on business. Outside of work, the city has a strong food and coffee culture, a lively summer jazz festival, and easy day trips along the coast to Sandnes and the beaches of Jæren.

Getting to and Around Stavanger

Stavanger Airport Sola is around 20 minutes from the city center by taxi, bus, or train, with regular connections close to most of our apartments. If you're arriving by ferry or cruise ship, the harbor terminals are within easy walking distance of Gamle Stavanger and the city centre.

Once you're here, Stavanger is easy to get around without a car. The city center is compact and walkable, buses cover the rest of the city, and Sandnes and the surrounding region are a short train or bus ride away. For day trips to Pulpit Rock or Lysefjord, organized tours and ferries leave right from the harbor, so you can explore the fjords without needing to rent a car for your whole stay.

Why Choose an Apartment Hotel in Stavanger

A hotel room works for a night or two, but if you're staying in Stavanger for a week, a month, or longer, an apartment hotel gives you far more for your money. Every Vander apartment comes with its own kitchen, laundry access, and separate living space, so you can cook your own meals, do your laundry, and settle in properly instead of living out of a suitcase.

For companies sending employees to Stavanger for oil and gas projects, subsea contracts, or long-term assignments, this also means predictable, transparent pricing with no surprise extras, weekly cleaning included, and a dedicated team on hand if anything comes up. Explore our business apartments in Stavanger for full details.

The longer you stay, the more it pays off. Cooking even a few meals a week instead of eating out adds up quickly, and with prices that decrease the longer you book, an apartment hotel in Stavanger is often significantly cheaper than a comparable hotel room over the course of a month or more.

Who Stays at Vander Stavanger?

Energy and oil professionals, in Stavanger for projects with Equinor, ConocoPhillips, and their subsea and drilling contractors, often for weeks or months at a time.

Conference and event visitors, attending trade fairs and industry events such as ONS, who want a comfortable base close to the venues.

Consultants and contractors, on temporary assignments in Stavanger's energy sector, who need a fully equipped home rather than a hotel room for the duration of their project.

Digital nomads and remote workers, drawn by fast WiFi, a proper desk to work from, and Stavanger's mix of city life and coastal nature right outside the door.

Leisure travelers, using Stavanger as their base for exploring Pulpit Rock, Lysefjord, and the surrounding coastline.

Relocating families, who need a fully equipped home while they search for permanent housing in the city.