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 Fish Market 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.

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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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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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Ytrebygda

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ytrebygda is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Fana Golf Club.

Ytrebygda
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$250 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$250
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The property was centrally located and afforded easy access to local activities in the area, and the train station was within walking distance allowing ease of access to tours and activities that were further afield. The hotel was clean, and the room that we had on the 5th floor was of a good size, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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$270 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$270
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (1,316 reviews)
Hotel Norge
"Hotel Norge was recommended by several bloggers. The location was ideal. In a quieter part of city Centre with plenty of shops restaurants parks, museums, public spaces. Probably the nicest hotel we saw during our week long stay in Bergen. The service at reception was helpful with directions and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Clarion Hotel Admiral

Clarion Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9, Bergen
The price is NZ$277 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$277
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Excellent location. Enjoyed the breakfast options. Prettiest hotel when viewed from over the harbour in the night. Small rooms but serves its purpose. I recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Admiral
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 (131 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 June 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! (70 reviews)
Just the facts...
"I just want to cover all the pros and cons so people will be able to make a good decision for themselves. Great location- near water and city center, food, shopping. No parking so you have to park at city parking garages. There are 2 close by , Kloster (4 min) and City Park (6 min). It is about $28 ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 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! (206 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%
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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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