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
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Bergen City Centre

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.

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 Festplassen 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$464 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$464
19 July - 20 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! (1,170 reviews)
"Unbeatable spot along the docks as part of the Bergen Houses. Clean and elegant design. Friendly staff. Gym is small and tucked away but had enough machines for a workout. Would absolutely return!"

Reviewed on 5 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$372 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$372
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! (1,576 reviews)
"Perfect location. Large hotel with busy breakfast. The room was spacious with great views."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Neptun

Scandic Neptun

3.5 out of 5
Valkendorfsgate 8 Bergen
The price is NZ$292 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$292
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,170 reviews)
"Shower floods the bathroom, not outlets for power, and lights are dim in bathroom. Bed was just 2 twins that split in the middle. Other than that the place was good."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Scandic Neptun
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 (275 reviews)
"Excellent location, and plenty of space for our group of 3. Bedding and towels were clean and fresh. The table and countertops were not clean, but we had packed some Lysol wipes and cleaned it ourselves (there were also cleaning products in the apartment). We enjoyed the breeze from the window, nice ..."

Reviewed on 5 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (140 reviews)
"There is minimal temperature control, so the room was extremely hot the whole stay. The windows barely opened so offered little relief."

Reviewed on 27 June 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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