Must-see hotels in Bergen

  • Hotel Park

    Bergen

    Two 19th-century houses combined comprise this family-run treasure, still managed by the genuinely welcoming daughters of its long-time owner. Packed with…

  • Hotel No.13

    Bergen

    You couldn't ask for a better location than at this smart hotel on a pedestrianised thoroughfare bang in the city centre. Now owned by the Nordic Choice…

  • Tubakuba

    Bergen

    This forest cabin was built by architecture students using experimental wood-moulding techniques. Designed to help families with young children get back…

  • Klosterhagen Hotel

    Bergen

    This little 15-room hotel in the pretty neighbourhood of Nordnes is just the ticket if you're tired of the faceless chains. Rooms are bright, colourful…

  • Det Hanseatiske Hotel

    Bergen

    This is the only hotel to be housed in one of Bryggen's original timber buildings. Spread over two buildings and connected by a glassed-in walkway,…

  • Zander K

    Bergen

    This modern, white-fronted hotel makes a swanky addition to Bergen's rather staid sleeping scene. It offers spacious, grey-toned rooms, laid out in…

  • Citybox

    Bergen

    Norway's first hotel minichain began in Bergen and is still doing brisk business. It's a long way from budget-digs territory – limited staff keeps costs…

  • Skuteviken Gjestehus

    Bergen

    This timber guesthouse, set on a small cobbled street in Sandviken, is decorated with white wicker furniture, lace cushions and a few modern touches. The…

  • Grand Hotel Terminus

    Bergen

    If it's heritage you want, then the Terminus is your place. Located directly opposite the station, this fine old hotel dating from 1928 harks back to the…

  • Steens Hotell

    Bergen

    Originally built as a private house in the 1890s, this period place has lashings of historical interest, from original stained-glass windows to a curving…

  • Clarion Hotel Admiral

    Bergen

    You couldn't ask for a finer view than here: most rooms look right across the harbour to Bryggen. Throw in smart rooms with a choice of wood or carpet…

  • Augustin Hotel

    Bergen

    This venerable, central hotel is a solid choice, especially if you prefer your rooms more on the traditional side than trendy. Sunny yellows and navy-blue…

  • Basic Hotel Bergen

    Bergen

    Admittedly, it looks a little shabby from the outside, but this well-priced, 43-room hotel offers surprisingly cosy bedrooms, with gold-and-cappuccino…

  • Skansen Pensjonat

    Bergen

    This cute-as-a-button, seven-room place has an unbeatable location high up behind the lower funicular station. The house retains a traditional feel, rooms…

  • Bergen Vandrerhjem YMCA

    Bergen

    This wallet-friendly hostel has a lot in its favour: the dorms are great value, the decor inside is sparklingly clean, the kitchen is well equipped and…

  • Marken Gjestehus

    Bergen

    Midway between the harbour and the train station, this hostel-within-a-hotel has simple, modern rooms. White walls and wooden floors lend a sense of light…

  • Skiven Gjestehus

    Bergen

    This simple guesthouse is in a quiet, residential neighbourhood, and its plain, prim rooms – while hardly luxurious – offer a great deal. The bathroom is…

  • Lone Camping

    Bergen

    This lakeside campsite 20km from Bergen, between Espeland and Haukeland, is accessible by public transport; bus 900 runs to/from town (53kr, 30 minutes).

  • Bratland Camping

    Bergen

    Accessible on bus 900 (53kr, 30 minutes), this well-equipped site is 24km south of Bergen.

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