Bergen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bergen which includes boating, a marina and a coastal town
Bergen which includes a bridge, a waterfall and rapids
Bergen which includes a cascade and a river or creek
Bergen which includes landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Bergen which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Where to stay in Bergen

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

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(184 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 Bryggen.

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(12 area reviews)

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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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 €112 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€112
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,026 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. Great location

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Clarion Hotel Admiral

Clarion Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9 Bergen
The price is €126 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€126
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel with a wonderful view.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Scandic Ørnen

Scandic Ørnen

4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18 Bergen
The price is €89 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
€89
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
A lovely hotel, clean and modern rooms, fantastic breakfast and perfectly located to the main points of interest. All staff were soo friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Scandic Ørnen
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 Hurtigruten Terminal and Leprosy Museum are ...
6.2/10 (164 reviews)
There was no WiFi although the property descryption said so when we booked. Contacted the property admin for two days and received no response. One third of the lights were not working or no globe at all. The property is conveniently located to all the major amenities. Check-in was contactless and ...

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

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 Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
The room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. I had paid extra for a studio with sofa bed as myself and granddaughter didn’t want to share. The sofa needed pulling out and making up on our arrival. Furniture had to be moved to allow this as the room was so small. Not much space to move ...

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Vander Altona
Barfot Apartments

Barfot Apartments

4 out of 5
37 Magnus Barfots gate Bergen
Stay at this apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Natural History Collections are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
Very charming apartment! Excellent communication with the owners. Very clean, comfortable, felt like home. Easy walk to city center with many shops, restaurants, etc. We loved staying here!

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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 - Good 35%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It rains an awful lot!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Went in the Roden sightseeing boat trip to Movika. Wonderful 3 hour trip in the snow, so spectacular. Food & drink is extremely expensive.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Wet as always

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great for a short break.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Pretty and welcoming city. Was plenty to do and easy to get around the place. Good location as a base as well

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Quiet and safe lots of good places to eat