Bergen

Travel Guide

Bergen featuring a coastal town, boating and a marina
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Bergen showing mountains, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

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 Galleriet 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 showing a city

Sentrum

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

Sentrum
Bergen showing a city

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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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.

Årstad
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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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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 AED 685 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 685
AED 768 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Breakfast eggs were cold"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Clarion Hotel Admiral
4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9, Bergen
The price is AED 782 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED 782
AED 876 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room, good sized bathroom but room was a little smaller than expected. Lovely staff, amazing breakfast, great location. The only really downside was the disappointing view from my room."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Scandic Ørnen
Scandic Ørnen
4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen
The price is AED 524 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 524
AED 592 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,077 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel in the heart of Bergen. Easy to walk to all of the sights we wanted to see; Bryggen, Fløyen. Very well presented, clean and extremely comfortable. Breakfast had a great selection and we were able to take a packed lunch of our picking for our day out. Would definitely choose Scandic ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Scandic Ørnen
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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 ...
7/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"everything worked well"

Reviewed on 22 May 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 WiFi, a fitness center, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"The location was perfect. The apartment was very clean and a really good size. The only issue was I found the bed to be quite firm."

Reviewed on 12 May 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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
"Apartment was very nice. Right on one of the harbours. Walk path over the harbour near the park with a 15-20 minute walk to city center"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
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Popular places to visit

Bryggen featuring street scenes, a city and signage

Bryggen

4.5/5(225 reviews)

During your visit to Bergen, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bryggen. While in this walkable area, you can savor the seafood restaurants.

Bryggen
Bryggen Waterfront as well as a small group of people

Bryggen Waterfront

4.5/5(219 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Bryggen Waterfront, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bergen. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Bryggen Waterfront
Floibanen Funicular featuring railway items

Floibanen Funicular

4.5/5(202 reviews)

You can take time to visit Floibanen Funicular during your travels to Bergen. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Floibanen Funicular
Torget Fishmarket which includes markets as well as a small group of people

Fish Market

4.5/5(112 reviews)

During your visit to Bergen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fish Market. Discover the seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Fish Market
Mt. Floyen featuring mountains and a small town or village

Mt. Floyen

5/5(152 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Floyen during your travels in Bergen. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Mt. Floyen
Ulriken Cable Car showing views as well as a couple

Torgalmenningen Square

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bergen when you stop by Torgalmenningen Square. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Torgalmenningen Square

Reviews of Bergen

4.7
Top Destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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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

GA

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.