Budget
Bergen YMCA Hostel
Nedre korskirkeallmenning 4, +47 55 60 60 55 e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.bergenhostel.com/). 1 may-31 may: daily 8:30am-9pm, 1 jun-31 aug: daily 7am-12 midnight, 1 sep-7 oct: daily 8:30am-9pm, 8 oct-30 apr: m-f 8:30am-3:30 pm. located a minute's walk from the fish market, the bergen ymca hostel is a decent youth hostel right in the center of town, with a rooftop terrace where you can sit and look out over the old town center. member of hosteling international. reservations essential. double room kr. 750, single room winter only kr. 555. bed in 4-bed room: kr. 230. bed in 6-bed room: kr. 210. bed in dormitory summer only: kr. 155. bed in female dormitory summer only: kr. 175. breakfast, linen and towels not included.
Bergen Montana Family & Youth Hostel
Johan blytts vei 30 on landã¥s, about 10 minutes from the city center by car, use bus line 31 southbound, +47 55 20 80 70 fax: +47 55 20 80 75, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.montana.no/). situated on the hillside of mount ulriken. bus connections are good. for families this typical hostel is an excellent choice for those traveling on a budget, with decent and clean facilities in a quiet area. its location is however not ideal if you plan to enjoy the nightlife of bergen. free wifi, two well equipped guest kitchens and free parking for guests. member of hosteling international, and members of hosteling international receive 15 % discount. low season 2008 3 jan-30 apr and 1 oct-22 dec: bed in a 4-bedded dorm: kr. 200. single room with private bathroom: kr. 475. twin room with private bathroom: kr. 325 per person, kr. 650 for the room. 3-bedded room with private bathroom: kr. 230 per person, alternatively kr. 690 for the room. 4-bedded room with private bathroom kr. 230 per person, alternatively kr. 920 for the room. family room with private bathroom kr. 690 for the room. family room without bathroom: kr. 550. high season 2008 1 may-30 sep: bed in a 20-bedded dorm: kr. 200. bed in a 4-bedded dorm: kr. 250. single room with private bathroom: kr. 650. twin room with private bathroom: kr. 375 per person, kr. 750 for the room. 3-bedded room with private bathroom: kr. 295 per person, alternatively kr. 885 for the room. 4-bedded room with private bathroom kr. 295 per person, alternatively kr. 1180 for the room. family room with private bathroom kr. 810 for the room. family room without bathroom: kr. 750. breakfast included. linen and towels not included.
Skansen pensjonat
(http://www.skansen-pensjo...). small and cosy, with only seven rooms. located near the funicular. a double room costs kr. 700, and is very good value. reservations are necessary.
Intermission
Kalfarveien 8 close to the railway station, (http://www.intermissionho...) +47 55 30 04 00. a christian hostel 40-bed dormitory with probably the lowest prices in town. norwegian evenings every monday and thursday with traditional cakes and waffles, free of charge. open in the summer only.
Marken Gjestehus
Kong oscars gate 45, +47 55 31 44 04 fax: +47 55 31 60 22, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.marken-gjesteh...). jan-feb m-f 9am-6pm, sa su 11am-6pm. mar m-f 9am-8pm, sa su 11am-6pm. apr m-f 9am-9pm, sa su 11am-6pm. may-aug daily 9am-11pm. sep m-f 9am-8pm, sa su 11am-6pm. oct m-f 9am-8pm, sa su 11am-6pm. nov dec m-f 9am-6pm, sa su 11am-6pm. a 67-bed hostel located close to the railway station. lockable closets in all rooms. no mixed sex dormitories. bed in 2-bed room: kr. 285. 2-bed room as single room: kr. 495. bed in 3-bed room these rooms have a private bathroom: kr. 295. 3-bed room as single room: kr. 650. 3-bed room as double room: kr. 750. bed in 4-bed room: kr. 225. bed in 8-bedded room: kr. 185. bed in 10-bedded room with private bathroom: kr. 210. breakfast, linen and towels not included.
Stølesmauet Guesthouse & Apartment
Situated behind Bryggen in a nice neighbourhood. The guesthouse consists of two houses, one with a two bedroom apartment and one in which four rooms are available. All rooms can be fitted with a baby bed free of charge. Some of the bedrooms can also be rented and used as living rooms or offices on request.
Crowded House
Hã¥konsgaten 27, +47 55 90 72 00 fax: +47 55 90 72 01, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.crowded-house....). a 33-room hotel conveniently located close to the university area downtown.
Midrange
Grand Terminus
Zander kaaesgate 6 just opposite the railway station, (http://www.ght.no) +47 55 21 25 00 fax: +47 55 21 25 01, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.ght.no/). just around the corner form the railway station. the hotel built in 1928 is elegant and has a classical style. prices from kr. 1150 per night for a standard double room.
Rica Hotel Bergen
Christiesgate 5-7, +47 55 36 29 00 fax: +47 55 36 29 01, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.rica-hotels.co...). a business hotel with good facilities and a central location. wi-fi in all rooms. about kr. 1500 per night for a standard double room.
InCity Hotel & Apartments
(http://www.incity.no). in the heart of bergen, 50 m. from the meeting point "the blue stone". large and comfortable rooms with kitchenette and broadband internet. hotel, restaurant, bar, night club and theater under same roof! from 890 nok for a double room.
Thon Hotel Bergen Brygge
Bradbenken 3 close to bergenhus, +47 55 30 87 00 fax: +47 55 32 94 14, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.thonhotels.com...). an ok hotel situated in the historic part of bergen, though not very historic in itself. fixed low prices; 695 nok per night for single room, 895 nok per night for double room.
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
Rosenkrantzgate 7, +47 55 30 14 00 fax: +47 55 31 14 76, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.thonhotels.com...). hotel rosenkrantz is a comfortable hotel located just behind bryggen. the hotel serves an evening buffet included in the room price every night except in the summer season. there is a number of nightclubs in the vicinity. about kr. 1300 per night for a standard double room.
Scandic Bergen City
Hã¥konsgaten 2 close to the university area, +47 55 30 90 80 fax: +47 55 23 49 20, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.scandic-hotels...). a reasonably priced conference hotel, also a good option for tourists due to its relatively central yet quiet surroundings. there is a gym and bath close by, and a cinema across the street. from kr. 1100 per night for a standard double room.
Comfort Hotel Holberg
Strandgaten 190 nordnes, +47 55 30 42 00 fax: +47 55 23 18 20, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.choicehotels.n...). a little bit outside the center of downtown, but still no more than a few minutes walk from the fish market, this hotel is probably one of the lesser known accommodation options in bergen. the hotel is quite new and modern. with facilities in the typical mid-range class, it might however be a bit pricey compared to its competitors. about kr. 1500 per night for a standard double room.
Jacob's Apartments
Kong oscars gate 44, +47 982 38 600 fax: +47 55 54 41 69, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.apartments.no/). decent apartments with bathroom and kitchen, close to the railway station. the apartments vary in size, the largest can hold up to seven people. jacob's apartments also has an 18-bed dormitory. there is no curfew in the dormitory. apartments per person per night: single apartment one person: kr. 660-960. double apartment two people: kr. 860-1160. per extra person in a double apartment: kr. 250?. bed in dormitory: kr. 165?.
Friis Pensjon
(http://www.friispensjon.com). a small flat close to the city center: a bedroom, a living-room, a kitchen-corner without stove, a bathroom. there is wifi in the flat. suitable for 2 persons, but can be also used by four. in june 2008 the price was 1700 nok for two nights, four persons.
Top end
Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret
Slottsgaten 1 at the harbour, +47 55 60 11 00 fax: +47 55 60 11 01, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.choicehotels.n...). this luxurious hotel opened in the beautiful neo-classical building formerly housing the port of bergen harbor company in may 2006. the hotel is situated on historical ground between bryggen and bergenhus fort. hotel facilities include a gym and a sauna. about kr. 2000 per night for a standard double room.
Augustin Hotel
C. sundts gate 22, +47 55 30 40 00, fax: +47 55 30 40 10, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.augustin.no/)]. augustin hotel is bergen's oldest family-run hotel, owned by the same family for three generations. it is the only hotel in the city center that is not member of a hotel chain, giving room for the management to create a unique atmosphere. the hotel has undergone extensive modernization the latest years. the restaurant and the wine bar are both highly recommended. the hotel is often fully booked, so a reservation well in advance is recommended. about kr. 1700 per night for a standard double room.
Det Hanseatiske Hotel
Finnegaarden 2 a, +47 55 30 48 00 e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.dethanseatiske...). situated in the very heart of the historic bergen, the hotel building was rebuilt after the great fire in 1702, but is mentioned in texts dating back to the beginning of the 15th century. it is part of the unesco world heritage site bryggen. with only 16 rooms, the hotel opened in may 2006 and has quickly gained renown for its historic atmosphere. from kr. 1500 per night for a standard double room.
Clarion Hotel Admiral
C. sundts gate 3, +47 55 23 64 00, fax: +47 55 23 64 64, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.choicehotels.n...). a traditional high-class hotel with a view of bergen harbor. about kr. 1600 per night for a standard double room.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Up to 800 kr |
| Mid-range | 800â1500 kr |
| Splurge | Over 1500 kr |
Outside the summer season, getting a hotel room is usually not a problem, although it can be quite expensive unless you have a reservation. In the summer season from May to Sept a reservation well in advance is required. Breakfast is normally included in the price except at hostels and camping sites.