Årstad Travel Guide
Bergen
Popular places to visit
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
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
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.
Bergen Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Things to do
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Årstad
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
Good
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Moxy Bergen
Very nice room, was upgraded to a sea view room. Very quiet surroundings but hotel is very well connected to the center and the surroundings of Bergen
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Magic Hotel Solheimsviken
Good
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
All good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Nice place to stay in Bergen all areas walkable
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Everything was great! The staff, the room, the breakfast the location. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Årstad
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Galleriet Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical 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.
Fyllingsdalen
While Fyllingsdalen isn't home to many top sights, Gamlehaugen and Vannkanten Waterworld are some notable places to visit nearby.
