Visit Bergen City Centre
Popular places to visit
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
Bryggen Waterfront
Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.
Floibanen Funicular
Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.
Fish Market
Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.
Torgalmenningen Square
You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Bergenhus Fortress
Learn about the local history of Bergen with a stop at Bergenhus Fortress. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Activities
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Exploring Bergen Audio Tour through the Eyes of Edvard Grieg
Our pick of the best Bergen City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Rooms are smaller but good clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Great hotel with a wonderful view.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
All was good
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Bergen Børs Hotel
Breakfast was great and rooms were very nice. If the management wants ideas for improvement the bathrooms really need 3 more hooks to hang toiletry bags and wet towels on. We had no place to hang up the the towels. Also it would be nice if there is a way to make counter space in the bathroom . It ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Zander K Hotel
Contemporary hotel next to the train station, very efficient and ideal for staying in Bergen
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room , polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bergen City Centre
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Festplassen and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Nygård
While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.
Bergenhus
Travellers choose Bergenhus for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station and check out top sights like Bryggen.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Sandviken
While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen are some notable places to visit nearby.
