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Travel insights for hotels in Grimstad

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Grimstad?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Grimstad is November (C$ 176). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Grimstad is June (C$ 407).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Grimstad?

The cheapest day to stay in Grimstad is Sunday (C$ 290). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is C$ 444.

Cheapest hotels in Grimstad, Norway

Discover affordable stays in Grimstad that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Grimstad can be found for as low as C$ 114 per night. There is currently one property in Grimstad that can be booked for this price. Topcamp Bie - Grimstad is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Grimstad. Price data was last updated on 3 July 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Grimstad. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway
1.2 km from city centre
C$ 114
Avg. per night
Kirkegaten 3, Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 213
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Grimstad

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Grimstad. There are 40 hotels in Grimstad and price data was last updated on 3 July 2025. The average price for a stay in Grimstad is C$ 213/night.
Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway
1.2 km from city centre
C$ 114
Avg. per night
Kirkegaten 3, Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 213
Avg. per night

About Grimstad

Surrounded by a cluster of rocky islets on the Skagerrak coast, Grimstad is a charming maritime town north-east of Kristiansund. It was famously home to the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and the Nobel Prize-winning author Knut Hamsun, with traces of both former residents dotting the town.

Things to do in Grimstad

Delve into Grimstad’s past at the Maritime Museum in Aust-Agder, which occupies an area that’s been home to shipyards for more than 150 years. Browse the exhibitions that detail the social, economic and cultural impacts of the town’s shipping industry, as well as the developments that have taken place in recent years. After visiting the museum, you can enjoy a stroll around the historic waterfront area of Hasseldalen.

Another museum not to miss in Grimstad is the Ibsen Museum, which occupies the old pharmacy where a 15-year-old Henrik Ibsen came to work as an apprentice. See the room where he once lived and wrote his first play, “Catilina”, before forging a career as one of the world’s most acclaimed playwrights and earning the nickname “the father of realism”.

A short boat ride from Grimstad takes you to the island of Store Grønningen and the Homborsund Lighthouse, which was first illuminated in 1879. Learn about the multiple families that used to live and work here as you explore the dwellings, boathouse and pier, then stroll through the surrounding landscape that is protected as a bird sanctuary.

Getting around Grimstad

Grimstad is around 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of Kristiansand and just 35 minutes from Kristiansand Airport, Kvernberget, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Buses connect to towns and villages along the Skagerrak coast while boats access the surrounding islets. The centre of Grimstad is compact enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in Grimstad

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Grimstad to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Grimstad?

    Home Hotel Grimstad is a very popular hotel in Grimstad with a score of 8.6 from 647 reviews. Grimstad Vertshus (8.2 from 753 reviews) and Topcamp Bie - Grimstad (8.0 from 300 reviews) are also highly rated Grimstad hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Grimstad?

    C$ 159/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Grimstad by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • How many hotels are there in Grimstad?

    In total, there are 40 hotels to choose from in Grimstad, compared to 554 properties in Aust-Agder.