Bergen

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Bergen which includes rapids, a bridge and a cascade

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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 Kloverhuset Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.

Bergen City Centre
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Sentrum

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

Sentrum
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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.

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Ytrebygda

4/5(77 area reviews)

Southwest of Bergen's city center, Ytrebygda boasts the Siljustøl Museum, Milde Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and Store Milde. Enjoy golfing at the nearby Golf Club or explore the Sandsli shopping center at Fanatorget.

Ytrebygda
Old steamship

Laksevåg

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Laksevåg. You might want to make time for a stop at Vannkanten Waterworld or Iskanten.

Laksevåg
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 $217 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$217
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bergen. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)
"Rooms and breakfast were very good"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Comfort Hotel Bergen
3.5 out of 5
Strandgaten 190, Bergen, Hordaland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $147 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$147
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Bryggen are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Just OK
"This hotel needs a little TLC, great breakfast, very comfortable but expensive for what we got."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Comfort Hotel Bergen
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
3.5 out of 5
Lønningsvegen 45, Bergen, Vestland
The price is $119 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$119
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gronevika and Arboretum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Proximity to airport and staff but no dustbin and strOght backchairin room"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (129 reviews)
"Apartement looked brand new. Beautifully located. Excellent vue on the fjord. Walking distance to the bus station and trains station. Arrived at 2 AM, Took a taxi from the airport that drop me off in front of the KeyBox. Just by following the message that was sent prevuously by Bjovika, it was easy ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Grimen Camping
Grimen Camping
1 out of 5
265 Hardangervegen, Bergen, Vestland
Stay at this campground in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryggen and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"The camp is right in the water"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Grimen Camping
Barfot Apartments
Barfot Apartments
4 out of 5
37 Magnus Barfots gate, Bergen
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
"Very nice property. Cons: Not sure if taking care of the property was listed with booking. I always try to be respectful and leave property that I stayed nice and clean but I was surprised that I have to put in bed linens myself, taking them off (and put them in the bathroom) and empty trash before ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024

Barfot Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bergen

4.7
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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.

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