Eilert Smith Hotel Stavanger
norway, norway · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Eilert Smith is the most quietly luxurious city hotel in Norway — a 12-room boutique stay inside a restored 1937 modernist warehouse on Stavanger harbour, with three-Michelin-star RE-NAA on the ground floor. Designed by Anemone Wille Våge in muted Norwegian palettes, with brass, oak and original concrete, it is intentionally small and grown-up. For a honeymoon, it pairs perfectly with the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock day trip, and is the right city base before flying north to the Arctic.
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Score Breakdown
89/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
Book one of the harbour-view King rooms or the corner Suite with private terrace. Rooms have walk-in showers, deep tubs, custom-made beds and original 1937 windows framing the harbour. The corner Suite is the splurge — extra natural light from two sides and a private terrace overlooking the water.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $750/nt) | $5,250 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $7,875 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $600 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $1,050 |
| Total estimated | $17,475 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival in Stavanger
Fly into Stavanger Sola (SVG) and transfer the 20 minutes to the harbour. Check into your King room, take a slow walk through the white wooden lanes of Gamle Stavanger and an aperitif at the hotel bar before settling in.
RE-NAA tasting menu
Spend the day at leisure — a coffee at Talor & Jørgen, a long lunch in the harbour, and the evening at three-Michelin-star RE-NAA on the ground floor. Walk back to your suite the moment dinner ends.
Pulpit Rock hike
Drive or join a guided trip to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) — the iconic 604-metre cliff over the Lysefjord. The hike is 4 hours round-trip. Back at the hotel, a long bath and an in-room dinner.
Lysefjord cruise
Board a small electric Rødne fjord cruise from the Stavanger harbour into the Lysefjord, sailing under Pulpit Rock from below. Lunch on board, return for an afternoon at leisure and a casual supper at Sabi Omakase or Bølgen & Moi.
Sola Strand & beach day
Drive 25 minutes to the wide Sola and Borestranden beaches for a Nordic-style beach day with fjord-cool air and long sandy walks. Return for sauna access and a tasting menu of Norwegian seafood.
Old Stavanger & street art
Walk Norway's largest preserved wooden quarter (173 white houses) in the morning, lunch at the historic Renaa Matbaren, then explore Stavanger's Nuart-festival street art trail. Final dinner at the hotel bar with langoustine toast.
Farewell breakfast
Slow harbour breakfast, a final espresso on the terrace, then transfer back to Sola airport. Many couples connect onward to Bergen by sea or fly north to Tromsø for a Northern Lights extension.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Only 12 rooms — books out 4-6 months ahead, especially around Stavanger food festivals.
City hotel, not a beach property — Sola Strand is 25 minutes by car.
RE-NAA tasting menus require booking 6-8 weeks ahead.
Some rooms face the inland street rather than the harbour — specify view at booking.
Pre-Arrival
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Subject: Honeymoon booking inquiry — Eilert Smith Hotel Stavanger Dear team, We are planning our honeymoon and are interested in staying from [DATE] to [DATE]. Could you advise on availability of a harbour-view King or corner Suite, plus reservations at RE-NAA? Thank you, [Names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Yes — small, design-led and serious about food. It is the most grown-up boutique city stay in southern Norway and pairs naturally with a Lysefjord day trip.
Best time to visit?
May to September for long days, open Pulpit Rock trail and warmer harbour walks. April and October are atmospheric and quieter.
Book in advance?
4-6 months ahead for harbour-view rooms; 6-8 weeks ahead for RE-NAA dinners.
Adults-only?
No, but the scale (12 rooms) and Michelin-led tone make it an adults-leaning stay.
Best room type?
Harbour-view King for value, corner Suite with private terrace for the splurge.
How to get there?
Fly into Stavanger Sola (SVG), 20 minutes by taxi or airport bus. Direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Oslo.
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