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 Fish Market 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.

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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
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 £181 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£181
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,288 reviews)
"This property was pretty good. The room was clean and the location was very convenient. The reason I didn’t give it more stars is because the staff weren’t particularly friendly - in fact a couple staff at the front desk were quite rude. Also the rooms were a bit outdated but my kids liked the bunk ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
3.5 out of 5
Lønningsvegen 45, Bergen, Vestland
The price is £86 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£86
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,064 reviews)
Close to the airport
"Great location. Can walk to the airport."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Scandic Ørnen
Scandic Ørnen
4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen
The price is £113 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£113
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
"A very spacious reception area. great location as the rail and bus terminal is right there. Nice snacks for guests arriving at the front desk area-very welcoming. The swipe keys for elevators are a bit frustrating as theynwork intermittently-patience is required,"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 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, 44, 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 ...
6.6/10 (88 reviews)
"Location was fantastic. Check-in was easy. Room was as advertised"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Vander Altona
Vander Altona
4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 22, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this 4-star 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! (37 reviews)
"This place was absolutely great! My partner and I felt so safe and the place itself was very nice and clean. Also, great location and price!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"The apartment was very good and location was amazing. Customer support was also very good. In the shower area there are no soap racks to keep soap's or shampoos. We had to keep it on the floor and I think thats not convenient. Also there was no instructions to use the washing machine. It didnt work, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

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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Reviews of Bergen

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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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

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