Bergen

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Bergen showing a coastal town, boating and a marina
Bergen showing a coastal town, boating and a marina
Bergen featuring a bridge, rapids and a waterfall
Bergen which includes a river or creek and a cascade
Bergen showing landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole

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Bryggen featuring rugged coastline, a small town or village and boating

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

Museums, seafood restaurants, and historic 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.

Bergen City Centre
View over Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, from Mount Fløyen on an overcast Autumn day

Sentrum

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

Sentrum
🏔️A view of Bergen above the clouds - Bergen - Hordaland - Norway🇳🇴

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➡️It is said that Bergen is surrounded by the Seven Mountains🏔️ (Norwegian: De sys fjell), and it is often called “the city between the seven mountains”, but in fact it was the playwright🎭 Ludving Holberg who felt so inspired by the seven hills of Rome, that he decided that his home🏠 town must be blessed with a corresponding seven mountains.

🥾According to Bergen Mountain Association, these are the seven mountains around Bergen:

1️⃣Ulriken, 643 meters (2,109 feet).
2️⃣Fløyen -also called Fløyfjellet-, 400 meters (1,313 feet).
3️⃣Løvstakken, 477 meters (1,565 feet).
4️⃣Damsgårdsfjellet, 350 meters (1,148 feet)
5️⃣Sandviksfjellet, 417 meters (1,368 feet)
6️⃣Lyderhorn, 396 meters (1,299 feet)
7️⃣Rundemanen, 560 meters (1,837 feet)

⁉️In any case, which mountains🏔️ belong to the group is unclear, because several of the them are part of the same mountain massif⛰️, and locals👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 still argue which seven they are.

❓Did you know that If you own a television📺 in Norway🇳🇴, you have to pay an annual licensing fee💶 of NOK 3,038.56

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
Bergen - Norvège

Årstad

4/5(4 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.

Årstad
Panoramic shot of A village, Moskenes, on the Lofoten in northern Norway. Norwegian fishing village, with the typical rorbu houses.  Mountain In Background

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
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 Alvoen Manor.

Laksevåg
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 CA $124 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $124
CA $139 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Comfort Hotel Bergen
Thon Hotel Orion

Thon Hotel Orion

4 out of 5
Bradbenken 3 Bergen
The price is CA $191 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $191
CA $214 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great hotel, lovely and clean. Breakfast was a great selection of food catered to all needs and plenty to go around. Hotel was central to the city but a little tucked away so it was calm and quiet. Will definitely consider staying again the next time we are there.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Thon Hotel Orion
Hotel Norge by Scandic

Hotel Norge by Scandic

4 out of 5
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 Bergen Hordaland
The price is CA $205 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
CA $205
CA $231 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,472 reviews)
Excellent location, close to most tourist attractions, lot of restaurants walking distance… etc… can get noisy during weekends but overall very recommended

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
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Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44

2 out of 5
Kong Oscars gate Bergen Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Hurtigruten Terminal ...
6.4/10 (185 reviews)
Room was clean but cannot say spotless. Self check in and check out process was awesome...

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Budgetel - Kong Oscars gate 44
Vander Altona

Vander Altona

4 out of 5
C. Sundts gate 22 Bergen Vestland
Stay at this aparthotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bryggen Waterfront and Hurtigruten Terminal are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Clean room near everything wonderful

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Vander Altona
Barfot Apartments

Barfot Apartments

4 out of 5
37 Magnus Barfots gate Bergen
Stay at this apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Very charming apartment! Excellent communication with the owners. Very clean, comfortable, felt like home. Easy walk to city center with many shops, restaurants, etc. We loved staying here!

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

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

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Bergen is a lovely city, though it did rain 5 of the 6 days I was there, possibly due to the time of year. It is an expensive place, but I was there for a family wedding, so I would have gone regardless.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Use the very inexpensive light rail pass which allows train ride from the airport to downtown, and can be used on local buses. Each pass is "valid" for 1 1/2 hours, and if you have transfers to another route, user can get almost 3 hours travel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful setting. Enjoyed the Kode galleries. Tourist Information staff very helpful.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice, quiet small town. Things are expensive especially the king crab.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bring rain gear (umbrella, etc) - rains 265 days/yr.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful, historic city in a lovely setting.

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