Located on the   southwestern coast, Stavanger city is the fourth largest city of Norway. Being the internationalized seaport and conference center, the city has attracted many petrol corporation and institutions open their branches here. The fast economic development has made the city one of the richest in the country. It is the third largest exporter of oil and is famous as the “Oil Capital of Norway” which provides the logistic support for the North Sea petrol exploitation.
One major attraction for students is Stavanger University, which has enrollment of over 8000 students from all over the world. Stavanger Symphony Orchestra is another unique attraction that is world famous. Besides other tourist attractions of the city includes all kinds of museums, theatres, art galleries and other cultural facilities.
The city is very beautiful with large number of sandy beaches, which are unique with mountains and fjords. These are widely used by the locals for walks and wind surfers all around the year. 
Old Stavanger is located right next to the city centre. It has a collection of 18th and 19th century wooden structures, which is one of the finest in Northern Europe. The Norwegian Canning Museum is located in Old Stavanger, commemorating the city's past glory as the herring capital of Norway. Among old stone churches in Norway, the cathedral in Stavanger is among the best preserved. The cathedral is recognized as one of Norway's most beautiful medieval structures.

To match up to the city is growing economic development, Stavanger hotels are available right from the budget to luxury hotels. Stavanger hotels are comfortable and well equipped with all the modern facilities.