Bergen

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Where to stay in Bergen

Bryggen featuring a small town or village, boating and rugged coastline

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(557 area reviews)

Museums, seafood restaurants, and historic 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
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Sentrum

While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Grieg Hall or Festplassen, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.

Sentrum
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Bergenhus

Brimming with history, this urbanized area boasts attractions like Bergenhus Fortress, Haakon's Hall, Rosenkrantz Tower, and Bergen Cathedral. Wander through neighborhoods like Sandviken and Bryggen, and explore the University of Bergen.

Bergenhus
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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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Årstad

4/5(11 area reviews)

Home to Haukeland University Hospital and Brann Stadion, Årstad offers visitors a chance to attend football matches and explore various neighborhoods like Gyldenpris and Kronstad.

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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.

Nygård
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is ¥31,236 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥31,236
¥34,984 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Radisson is a good hotel in a prime location, just opposite the Bergen waterfront. The room was nice and quite big with nice tall ceilings. Everything in the room was neatly arranged without giving the feeling of over stuffed. The breakfast was ok. The clarion in Oslo had more things on the menu ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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 ¥29,972 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
¥29,972
¥33,680 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,288 reviews)
"Very nice hotel & staff. Superb breakfast. The LARGEST bed pillow you will ever see. The only downside is that it can be a bit noisy outside being in the city centre; late at night and early morning. No A/C meant having the window open which allowed for all the street noise. But would still recommend. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Bergen City

Scandic Bergen City

3.5 out of 5
Hakonsgaten 2, Bergen
The price is ¥19,662 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥19,662
¥22,021 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,179 reviews)
"Staff at the front desk were very nice. Breakfast was amazing and staff at the cafeteria were very efficient. Easy walk to the center. Easy to find. Shops and restaurants nearby. Lobby was beautiful. Free coffee and tea at the ground floor of the building where my room was."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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.
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! (48 reviews)
"Clean and good location to Bryggen."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Vander Altona
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 ...
6.6/10 (102 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 Jun 26, 2025

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Bergen Beds - Serviced Apartments

Bergen Beds - Serviced Apartments

2 out of 5
2 Nedre Dynnersmauet, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"The bed is sofa bed, and the sofa looks old and dirty. the bed sheet has 2 large yellow stains. The cook top is control by remote but no English instruction. It works eventually after many try and error."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Bergen Beds - Serviced 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

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 72%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to visit. More to see or do than I expected.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, walkable city. Explore the neighborhoods.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So happy we got at least one beautiful day. We packed in our sightseeing that day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Absolutely beautiful, in spit of rain. This was in Feb. Will.go again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Seems to be an easy city to navigate. We took the light rail from airport to city Centre and then walked to cruise ship terminal the next day for our cruise

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

If visiting Bergen in the winter, bring rain gear. Most sites open only 11 - 17.

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