Bergen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm harbor with boats, traditional buildings, and a mountain backdrop.
A stone bridge over a fast-flowing river with a waterfall in the background.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a river below, surrounded by lush greenery and a viewing platform.
A bridge spanning a large lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A mountainous landscape with a large body of water surrounded by dense forests.

Our guide on where to stay in Bergen

Find the best Bergen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bergen
Learn more about Bergen

Bergen City Centre

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

Sandviken

While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Sentrum

If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Torgalmenningen Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.

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.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1 Bergen
The price is NZ$460 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$460
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)
"Rooms were very small and staff was generally unhelpful other than a few kind individuals. The breakfast was great though."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Hotel Norge by Scandic

Hotel Norge by Scandic

4 out of 5
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 Bergen Hordaland
The price is NZ$396 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$396
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bergen. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,588 reviews)
"This hotel was in a great central location with a great fun vibe. Great restaurant downstairs. Breakfast was good. Only issues were- it was loud at night (because of the World Cup) The pool hours for kids under 12 is really unreasonable. The pool hours are the same time as breakfast- so we walked ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Bergen City

Scandic Bergen City

3.5 out of 5
Hakonsgaten 2 Bergen
The price is NZ$330 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$330
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,447 reviews)
"Average, nothing special."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Scandic Bergen City
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 Bergen Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
6/10 (277 reviews)
"Terribly disappointed. Dirty, smelt like black mold. Was unable to stay."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Vander Altona

Vander Altona

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 22 Bergen Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Great location, well equipped kitchen. Key is through an app, which is a bit annoying but overall lovely stay."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

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 apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"I booked a 2 bedroom apartment and saw a photo of a 2 bedroom apartment with a Riverview. We thought we were getting a Riverview. Sadly we didn't get a Riverview. They claim none of their apartments have a Riverview. Why have the photo there on the listing? Place was clean and comfortable. Check ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

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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