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About the Hotel

Strandgate 161, Haugesund, Norway, 5525
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Close to the inner quay
Great
8.0
8.5
/10
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4.1
/5

Banken Hotel Haugesund accommodates guests in a prime touristic area of Haugesund and sits 6 minutes' walk from the Church of Our Saviour in Haugesund. Offering a gym facility, the hotel is 2.2 km from Heggjelen.

Location

Vigsnes Mining Museum is within a few blocks of this 4-star hotel, while the football stadium "Haugesund Stadion" is a 13-minute walk away. The Banken is notable for its prime location within a 500-metre distance of Risoybroa.

The property is also a short way from the Norges Riksmonument Monument and Haugesund sterminal bus station is 0.7 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Haugesund Karmoy airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

All 48 rooms are allergy-free and equipped with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can make use of a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with a hair dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant Kompasset Bar is situated within a 600-metre distance of the historical Banken Hotel.

Leisure & Business

The presence of a golf club ensures guests an active stay at this Haugesund hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the historic Haugesund Town Hall for stunning architecture.
  • Try the local fish stew, 'Fiskesuppe', at Ristorante Bølgen.
  • Discover Norway's Viking heritage at the Stavanger Maritime Museum.
  • Stroll through the charming streets of Haugesund's old town, Avaldsnes.
  • Explore the vibrant Haugesund Art Gallery for local exhibits.
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Banken Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Budget Double Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Banken Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Banken Hotel Location

Strandgate 161, Haugesund, Norway, 5525
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Strandgate 161, Haugesund, Norway, 5525
Nearby
Museum
Karmsund Civic Museum
1600 ft
Church
Our Saviour's Church
1600 ft
Haraldsgata
Haraldsgata street
1600 ft
Risoybroa
1600 ft
Park
Vangen
1100 ft
Island
Risoy
1500 ft
Smedasundet
Indre Kai
1100 ft
Mall
Markedet
1600 ft
Restaurants
Eldo Garden
300 ft
Strandgata 151
Brasserie Brakstad
600 ft
Kaigata 2
Dolly Dimple's Haugesund
300 ft
Haraldsgata 165
Bento Sushi
400 ft
Strandgata 150
Oxe Burger
500 ft
Soerhauggata 156
MM Cafe & Bar
1000 ft
Strandgata 130
Getting around
City Centre
Haugesund2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
"Haugesund Airport, Karmoy" (HAU)22 min  ·  8.8 mi
Stord Airport, Sorstokken (SRP)93 min  ·  38.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-12:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Banken guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
48
Former name
First Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Banken Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 477 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
79%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1371 reviews
8.0/10
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