Bergen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bergen featuring boating, a coastal town and a marina
Bergen featuring a bridge, rapids and a waterfall
Bergen showing a waterfall and a river or creek
Bergen featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Bergen which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and landscape views

Where to stay in Bergen

Bryggen featuring boating, a small town or village and rocky coastline

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(83 area reviews)

Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Kloverhuset Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.

Bergen City Centre
Bergen which includes a city

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.

Sentrum
Bergen which includes a 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.

Bergenhus
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Fana

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Fana. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagunen Storsenter or Troldhaugen.

Fana
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Årstad

4/5(1 area review)

The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Årstad. Brann Stadium and Bergenshallen are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wergeland Station or Brann Stadium Station to get around the larger area.

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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.

Nygård
Hotel Norge by Scandic

Hotel Norge by Scandic

4 out of 5
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4, Bergen City Centre, Bergen, Hordaland
The price is NZ$297 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$297
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bergen. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,344 reviews)
Hotel was wonderful! We were able to walk to all activities and the staff was friendly. We stayed here twice during our stay in Norway. The spa was wonderful and definitely worth the fee- perfect for tired travelers.

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Thon Hotel Orion

Thon Hotel Orion

4 out of 5
Bradbenken 3, Bergen
The price is NZ$251 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$251
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Hotel staff very helpful and welcoming fantastic location and amazing breakfast, full marks! 🙂

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Thon Hotel Orion
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is NZ$224 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$224
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very comfortable and great breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44

2 out of 5
Kong Oscars gate, 44, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
6.2/10 (150 reviews)
It has location location location The rest amenities are debatable

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Vander Altona

Vander Altona

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 22, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Fabulous apartment, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was spacious, clean, in a great location close to Bryggen and the room was very quiet. Check-in system and app worked perfectly 🙂

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Vander Altona
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center

Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center

4 out of 5
Damsgårdsveien 33, Bergen, Hordaland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (211 reviews)
Nice place to stay in Bergen all areas walkable

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bergen

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Extremely expensive and wet most of the time we were there

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Unfortunately gloomy, rainy weather detracts from the Bergen experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is a really lovely town to be part of. No rain the 3 nights I stayed here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Bergen expensive but interesting city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A very pretty city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great history

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