Bergen City Centre Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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 seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Bergen City Centre

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Everything was great! The staff, the room, the breakfast the location. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Thon Hotel Orion
Room was small, but well appointed. Room was clean and ready for us when we arrived (early)! The breakfast was fabulous, especially liked the ginger lemon aperitif!! The location was perfect!!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Excellent location and an A+ staff. Perfect for a short trip to Bergen.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
very clean, best breakfast i have ever seen anywhere and we have been to a lot of places, staff were very nice, great bars and restaurants, a great vibe and buzz to the hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Bergen Børs Hotel
The staffs are nice and the location is good. The breakfast isn’t impressive.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Scandic Torget Bergen
Perfect location, helpful and friendly staff, and comfortable room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bergen City Centre

Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Galleriet Shopping Centre 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.
