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.

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
Clarion Hotel Admiral

Clarion Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 9, Bergen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,041 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,041
฿7,886 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Needs some work done on the inside"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal

3.5 out of 5
Lønningsvegen 45, Bergen, Vestland
The price is ฿4,074 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,074
฿4,563 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,145 reviews)
"The hotel is a 3 minute walk rom the airport doors, which was great as we arrived at about 11:30 pm. The breakfast was great and checkout was quick."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is ฿6,106 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,106
฿6,839 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location to the city center. Breakfast is comprehensive! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The bus to the airport picks up and drops off at the hotel. We had a great stay."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
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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! (58 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice but there was no shelving for toiletries in the bathroom. There was no explanation on how to use the stove which ended up being a constant frustration but with good humor we worked through it. I do want to address the staff. We were outside and a woman was trying to put her ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
6.4/10 (115 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 26 Jun 2025

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Fløyen Suites - Private Rooms I Location

Fløyen Suites - Private Rooms I Location

2 out of 5
6 Vetrlidsallmenningen, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"The view in the shared living room is amazing! Worth the booking."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Fløyen Suites - Private Rooms I Location
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Popular places to visit

Bryggen featuring a city, signage and street scenes

Bryggen

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.

Bryggen
Bryggen Waterfront as well as a small group of people

Bryggen Waterfront

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.

Bryggen Waterfront
Floibanen Funicular featuring railway items

Floibanen Funicular

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.

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

Fish Market

4/5(43 reviews)

Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.

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

Mt. Floyen

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.

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

Torgalmenningen Square

4/5(17 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Torgalmenningen Square

Things to do

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator

฿2,632
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

฿12,654
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

฿1,462
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket
Stegastein Viewpoint

Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise

฿9,355
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bryggen At down

Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure

฿5,310
per adult
Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

฿2,658
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
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Cities near Bergen

Bergen featuring mountains, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

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