What are the best hotels in Bergen?

If you’re planning a stay in Norway, and more specifically in the city of Bergen, then you’ll be happy to stay in a hotel with a sublime view of the city’s mythical fjords and mountains. After all, what more could you ask for when planning a stay in one of the world’s most beautiful countries, where nature reigns supreme? For your convenience (because we take great care of our readers), we’ve come up with the five best hotels in the city, where it’s a good idea to stay for several different reasons: close to places to visit, in the city centre, good value for money, original, cosy, able to accommodate a whole family… Just relax and let us tell you all about it.

Where to stay in Bergen?

1. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

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Location: Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen 5003 Norway

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Bar/lounge
• Free high-speed internet
• Fitness centre/gym
• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Paid public car park
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : What we particularly like about the Radisson Blue Royal Hotel is that it is located both close to the city centre and close to the historic centre. In the evening, there’s nothing better than a digestive stroll through Bergen’s colourful houses to round off the evening. As the hotel is located in the Brygge district, which is one of the liveliest parts of the city, the rooms are decorated in a simple, modern style… with a touch of greenery. After all, we are in Norway! What about breakfast? It’s a madness of choice and quality!

2. Charming Skostredet Hotel

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Location: Skostredet 14, Bergen 5017 Norway

Category: Favourite/Prestige (luxury)

Highlights:

• Airport transport
• Free high-speed internet
• Very close to beaches
• In-room breakfast
• Restaurant
• Snack bar
• First aid kit

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : With a glass of wine or champagne in hand, you will go up to your room and discover a refined and original decoration: made of colours and drawings. Le Charmante, as its name suggests, is a place where charm is king. Like an extraordinary journey, the establishment is a magical place where all dreams are permitted. The staff are smiling and welcoming, while the small restaurant offers an extensive and varied menu featuring local specialities. In the evening, you’ll love falling asleep in your king-size bed, snugly wrapped in your blanket.

3. Bergen Bors Hotel

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Location: Vaagsallmenningen 1, Bergen 5014 Norway

Category: Prestige (luxury)

Highlights :

• Breakfast included
• Free high-speed internet
• Fitness centre/gym
• Rooftop terrace
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description: The Bergen Bors Hotel is also a five-star establishment. But unlike the aforementioned hotel, it leaves aside the colours and goes for something softer, but nonetheless satisfying. Spacious and manor-like, the Bors Hotel is a favourite with couples, thanks to its magnetic aura and intimate yet grandiose feel. A touch of romance where calm and comfort welcome you. And because it’s right in the centre of town, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to stroll around and visit it on foot. What’s more, you’ll be just 50 metres from Bergen’s superb fish market.

4. Moxy Bergen

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Location: Solheimsgaten 3, Bergen 5058 Norway

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Fitness centre/gym
• Free high-speed internet
• Bar/Lounge
• Pets allowed
• Walking tours
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Snack bar
• Breakfast available
• Special menus
• First aid kit
• Activities for children

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel
• Private car park (fee payable)
• Due to children’s activities, the area may be subject to noise and commotion.

Hotel description: Very close to the tram to the airport, the Moxy Bergen is a modern hotel at an affordable price. As soon as you enter, you are offered a welcome drink and then escorted to your subtly decorated room. The interior is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable, with pretty bay windows that let you catch a glimpse of the landscape and the sun’s rays in summer. The design has been carefully crafted to ensure that every little detail will remain etched in your mind. The little extra that so many visitors love? A splendid view of the harbour!

5. Det Hanseatiske Hotel

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Location: Finnegarden 2 A, Bergen 5003 Norway

Category: Prestige (luxury)/Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free high-speed internet
• Free parking
• Taxi service
• Breakfast available
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : Perfectly located in the city centre, Det Hanseatiske Hotel has a warm and soothing atmosphere. With rooms made of wood and hand-embroidered blankets, the place feels like a chalet where you can’t wait to snuggle up. It’s a historic building, well presented and renovated, which today is seen by many visitors as THE best place to stay in Bergen. At breakfast, start the day with a slice of smoked salmon, the secret of which the hotel’s cooks have perfected, and let yourself be tempted by the staff’s advice on what to see and where to go.