Bergen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bergen featuring a bridge, rapids and a waterfall

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 Bryggens Museum.

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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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Fana

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

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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
Clarion Hotel Bergen
Clarion Hotel Bergen
4 out of 5
Rosenkrantzgaten 8, Bergen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$290 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$290
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
"The staff were amazing, like Ms. Line and Mr. Marcus and ppl in the dining area!👍"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Clarion 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$422 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$422
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,224 reviews)
"First class hotel in the very heart of town. The breakfast selection and quality is beyond compare. Great value, super friendly stay for family or business folk."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Torget Bergen
Scandic Torget Bergen
3.5 out of 5
Strandkaien 2-6, Bergen
The price is NZ$322 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$322
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff excellent at this big hotels but rooms a little small for 2 people with big bags."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Scandic Torget 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.
Grimen Camping
Grimen Camping
1 out of 5
265 Hardangervegen, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this campground in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Easy access. Clean. Worked for purpose. Quiet"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Grimen Camping
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! (122 reviews)
"Fantastic location, close to Paradis and Downtown. Grocery store less than 100m from condo, very convenient. Condo was perfect size and very nice and modern. Would prefer and recommend over hotel any day!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2023

Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Barfot Apartments
Barfot Apartments
4 out of 5
37 Magnus Barfots gate, Bergen
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"Hosts communicated very well… thank you!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

Barfot Apartments
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
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
2 Feb 2020

Extremely expensive and wet most of the time we were there

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

Unfortunately gloomy, rainy weather detracts from the Bergen experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Oct 2019

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Oct 2019

Bergen expensive but interesting city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
1 Sep 2019

A very pretty city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
31 Jul 2019

Great history

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