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 showing rugged coastline, boating and a small town or village

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 Ulriksbanen 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
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$392 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$392
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
In the middle of everything
"Great spot to explore the town. Nice clean comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast buffet. Very quiet spot."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
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$367 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$367
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,289 reviews)
"Staff very friendlr"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Ørnen
Scandic Ørnen
4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen
The price is NZ$245 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$245
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,125 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this hotel. Our only complaint was the bathroom. There was no safety/grab bar to get in and out of the shower. Very uncomfortable feeling. Fantastic breakfast and evening buffet. The staff superb. Close to the Bergen city for dining and shopping."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Scandic Ørnen
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.
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! (40 reviews)
"Clean and good location to Bryggen."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Vander Altona
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 ...
6.6/10 (91 reviews)
"Fine for a one or 2 night stay as Bergen's an expensive city. Had the room with a bathroom so had all I needed. Very close to the usual attractions but far enough away to be quiet."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
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! (197 reviews)
"Check- in worked well for us, with a lovely 2 bedroom waterfront apartment provided. Amazing views, 25 minute walk into main city centre attractions. The apartment was in a safe, quiet area and was well equipped."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 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%
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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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