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
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 Rp3.117.082 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp3.117.082
Rp3.491.132 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (1,305 reviews)
Great location
"Perfect location for our overnight. Great restaurants were walkable and quick drive to where our ship left."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Scandic Ørnen

Scandic Ørnen

4 out of 5
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen
The price is Rp1.848.535 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.848.535
Rp2.070.359 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,232 reviews)
"The location was very good (close to the bus station and train station). The room was clean, but it would be better if my room would not have been transparent from the lift area (my room location was facing the lift)."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Scandic Ørnen
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is Rp2.692.804 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.692.804
Rp3.015.941 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Had everything close by. Easy walk to the train station as well."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
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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 Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
6.4/10 (119 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
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! (61 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
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.
8/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"Great location. The door locks ARE a little weird but they sent us a video showing how to work them."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Fløyen Suites - Private Rooms I Location
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Popular places to visit

Bryggen featuring a city, signage and street scenes

Bryggen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rp1.339.005
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Stegastein Viewpoint

Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise

Rp4.759.115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
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Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

Rp743.713
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket
Bryggen At down

Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure Walking tour

Rp2.716.772
per adult
Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure Walking tour
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Rp1.351.911
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Bergen: A Walk Through Past and Present

Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

Rp500.110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
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Cities near Bergen

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