Sandnes, Norway
GamlaVærket Gjæstgiveri & Tracteringssted
Historic brickworks guesthouse
Sandnes, Norway
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Kronen HotelsHistoric brickworks guesthouse
Western Norway's first brickworks from 1783 now operates as a guesthouse right on the town's central pedestrian street.
What it’s good at
Notable
Regional Rogaland dishes served where Sandnes pottery and brick production first began.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The original walls still stand, now wrapped around 55 one-of-a-kind rooms, each with handpicked furniture, vintage details, and the occasional line of poetry on the wall.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pedestrian Langgata runs right outside the doors, and the Sandnes train station is a minute away on foot.
The rooms
Historic wing rooms face Langgata with timber floors and vintage furniture, alongside concrete-walled quarters in the former slaughterhouse.
At the table
Seasonal Norwegian dishes are served against original brick masonry, and tables extend into the light-filled glass conservatory.
How it began
Founder Lauritz Smith Pedersen secured royal permission in 1782, opening the brickworks that sparked the pottery industry in Sandnes.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.