Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before exploring Sarpsborg on rental bicycles, with convenient amenities that feel just like home
Located in central Sarpsborg, Scandic Sarpsborg offers urban comfort with practical touches. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning, can arrange dry cleaning for their travel wardrobe, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi throughout their visit.
Located in Sarpsborg, Scandic Sarpsborg is in the city centre and near a train station. Roald Amundsen's Birthplace and Hans Nielsen Hauge's Memorial Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sarpsfossen Waterfall and Samhold. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sarpsborg Stadium or Sparta Amfi. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Sarpsborg travel guide
Sandesundsveien 1, Sarpsborg, 1706
What's nearby
Borgarsyssel Museum
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Sarpsborg Stadium
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sparta Amfi
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sarpsfossen Waterfall
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Nordby Shoppingcentre
29 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Sarpsborg Station
9 min walk
Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
98 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
Jordbærpikene
4 min drive
Espresso House
1 min walk
Peppes Pizza
3 min walk
Lille Saigon
4 min walk
About this property
Scandic Sarpsborg
Hotel in the city centre
Scandic Sarpsborg provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
Newspapers in the reception, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 78 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other amenities include:
Designer toiletries and hairdryers
Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
1 building
7 floors
Comprehensive food waste policy
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NOK 200 per person
Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Rica Saga
Rica Saga Hotel
Rica Saga Hotel Sarpsborg
Rica Saga Sarpsborg
Scandic Sarpsborg Hotel
Scandic Sarpsborg
Scandic Sarpsborg Hotel
Scandic Sarpsborg Sarpsborg
Scandic Sarpsborg Hotel Sarpsborg
Frequently asked questions
Is Scandic Sarpsborg pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Sarpsborg?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Sarpsborg on 4 Apr 2026 start from €102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Scandic Sarpsborg?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Scandic Sarpsborg?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Scandic Sarpsborg located?
Located in the heart of Sarpsborg, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sarpsborg Stadium and Borgarsyssel Museum. Sparta Amfi and Sarpsfossen Waterfall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sarpsborg Station is 9 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Scandic Sarpsborg Reviews
7.8
Good
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An exceptional hotel. Fantastic value, wonderful ambience but, most importantly, truly professional, friendly and committed staff - they are outstanding!
Ieva, Elisabeth, Paulina and the team cannot be faulted, they provide exceptional service and definitely deliver a “home from home” experience.
10 day visit around Norway staying in different places. Worst bathroom on trip. Shower was not built in, with only a shower curtain, which did not prevent water flooding the bathroom.
Best breakfast on trip. The buffet was excellent, with a good variety of hot and cold food.
Good, central location and relaxed atmosphere
stephen
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Lars
22 Feb 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Problems and complains when we tried to check in with a dog even if it’s a pet friendly hotel.
Worst service, worst facilities, no amenities for kids.
Night before we stayed in Scandic Helsingborg and the experience was fantastic!! So we were expecting same here.
Breakfast in Sarpsborg was good, small place but good food and ok selection. Personal was really helpful!!
Lars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
charlie
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was under renovations. Noisy n dusty. Expedia shud tell customers about renovations going on before booking. Not happy. Staff were excellent.
This is an exceptional hotel - great value, perfectly located but what makes this a most special place is the staff, they are so friendly and welcoming.
A genuine home-from-home experience, highly recommended 👍
You have to pay for breakfast. And you have to for the parking, they did not info us parking at hotel is not free. 10 minutes walking away there is parking cost 32kr for 24 h, as hotel charge for 150kr. If you are staying long, recommend the kommune parking.
I never managed to get to the hotel as they were fully booked - after having accepted to booking! I received a text message when I was almost there telling me that they were sorry but they could not accept me - but had rebooked me in another hotel. When I arrived at the “Hotel 1016” I was charged the price as per Scandic only to find out that 1) the hotel was a dump! And 2) I could have booked the same hotel in the app for half of what I paid! The room was dirty, had cracked class in the window (could not be opened as there was a danger of it falling out). I was so annoyed I went to Scandic to complain, but they only said they were sorry. I am NOT a happy customer and want a full refund. There is no way in hell I can ever recommend staying in any of the hotels again!!!!!
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
wenche
7 Dec 2025
Mørkt, trist og slitent gammelt rom. Det dårligste Scandic- rommet jeg har hatt
wenche
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Svenn Egil
28 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bra beliggenhet. Gamle rom, god frokost og god service
Kalt vann etter 5 minutt dusjing. Gammel bokser på badet når vi kom. Eller tipp topp. God mat.
Ståle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Rune
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Flott service. Noe små rom
Rune
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Jonny
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Första gången som jag stanna i denna hotellet, med väldigt fin ingång samt vänliga personal vid in checkningen.
Det som var dåligt vad i 5:e våningen som jag bodde luktade väldigt illa i korridoren, en konstigt unket.
Det är inte heller prisvärt att stanna där, kostade över 2000 Nok för en natt och ändå ingick det inga frukost. Det var mycket bättre innan en prisvärt hotel kedja som jag bruka stanna och har bott i över 100 övernattningar i Scandic, men nu kommer jag att välja andra hotel istället.
Koselig hotell midt på torget i Sarpsborg. Komfortable rom, god frokost og bra service. Parkering mulig i garasje.
Ole Henrik
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Anders
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
God plassering men dårlig renhold
God plassering med kort vei til sentrums restauranter. Gode senger og ok frokost. Men dårlig renhold trekker ned helhetsinntrykket. Mugg på dusjkabinett. Støv rundt om kring og flekker på veggene på badet. Gangene har en spesiell lukt av gammelt gulvteppe.
TV-en funket ikke, surt og glanende personale. Utrolig dårlig frokost, utvalget var greit men alt var tørt og skrumpete. Lopper i senga. Ikke å anbefale