Travel Reference
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Quality Hotel Fredrikstad
HOTEL
69 39 30 00;
www.qualityinn.com
; Nygata 2-6, New Town; s/d from
Nkr1200/1300; )
The business traveller's choice has super smart, if rather functional, rooms enlivened by
photographic art. Service is spot on and it couldn't be any more central.
Hotel Victoria
HISTORIC HOTEL
69 38 58 36;
www.hotelvictoria.no
;
Turngaten 3, New Town; s/d Nkr1195/
1320; )
The common areas of this century-old hotel are full of period trimmings and there are
sturdy, old-fashioned rooms, some of which have views to the trees and the flowers of the
neighbouring park. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Eating
The Old Town has a handful of cafes and restaurants. In the New Town, the Fredrikstad
waterfront between Storgata and the water is lined with all manner of restaurants and bars,
most with pleasant outdoor terraces ideal for a summer's afternoon or evening
Lille Frederik
INTERNATIONAL
11am-10pm Mon-Fri,
10am-10pm Sat, noon-10pm Sun)
For burgers, snacks and coffee, cosy Lille Frederik is just the place. It's hugely popular in
summer, when snackers descend on the outdoor tables like seagulls, and queues can be
long. Steak and chips for Nkr109 is a good deal.
Major-Stuen
NORWEGIAN
69 32 15 55; Voldportgata 73, Gamlebyen; mains Nkr149-159;
noon-8pm
Mon-Thu, to 9pm Fri & Sat, to 7pm Sun)
This fine place specialises in Norwegian dishes cooked in the sort of slow, old-fashioned
manner that guarantees a good meal. There's a formal indoor dining room or an informal
garden area out the back.
