Bergen City Centre Travel Guide
Bergen
Visit Bergen City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Bergenhus Fortress
Learn about the local history of Bergen with a stop at Bergenhus Fortress. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Bergen City Centre
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Breakfast was great. Lots of different food. .
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Norge by Scandic
We unfortunately were staying here during a nationwide strike, which meant no housekeeping and limited food options for breakfast. We were however upgraded to a large room for our troubles and the staff was super accommodating. Great location!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Scandic Torget Bergen
The buffet breakfast was very good, with so many selections. A great value considering how expensive it is to eat in Norway. The staff was very nice and helpful, and the room was basic but clean and the bed was comfortable. This is not a luxury hotel, but perfect if all you need is a place to sleep ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Our room had a nice water view and breakfast, though crowded, was good. Because of the ongoing hotel cleaners strike in Norway housekeeping was affected and very limited though staff had towels available and assisted well through the front desk. One issue was that the shower, even when being careful, ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Breakfast was excellent. Our only complaint is the room was very dark. They need more light with lamps or overhead light.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Scandic Ørnen
20 minutes walk from the port and 3 to the train station. Supermarket and coffee shop behind the hotel if you dont want hotel breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bergen City Centre
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but West Norway Museum of Decorative Art and Hurtigruten Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Bergen Kunsthall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
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.
Bergenhus
Travellers choose Bergenhus for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station and check out top sights like Bryggen.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Sandviken
While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen are some notable places to visit nearby.
