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 Kloverhuset 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.

Hotel Norge by Scandic

Hotel Norge by Scandic

4 out of 5
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 Bergen Hordaland
The price is NZ$395 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$395
27 July - 28 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! (1,593 reviews)
"Air conditioning didn’t seem to work so we had window open but it was loud outside"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Clarion Hotel Admiral

Clarion Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9 Bergen
The price is NZ$460 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$460
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Thon Hotel Orion

Thon Hotel Orion

4 out of 5
Bradbenken 3 Bergen
The price is NZ$429 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$429
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location on main street where the iconic landmarks are. The lobby is well equipped with water, coffee, tea. Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean, large, comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Thon Hotel Orion
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 aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
"For a serviced apartment, it was acceptable. The apartment was clean and functional. It's also in a good location so easy to access they key areas of Bergen. On the down side, the building is like an Alfred Escher design. The rooms are sign posted well enough, but you go up and down multiple stairs ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Vander Altona
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 (286 reviews)
"No body wash, shampoo , hair conditioner & slippers. Overall cleanliness for the whole building & in the room is much below average. Not enough hot water for quick shower and washing hair."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

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 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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