Bergen is one of Norway's major cities, home to around 294,029 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Nordnes park
Bergen Nasjonale Opera
Local favourites
Pasta Sentral
Cheap and decent pasta and pizza for students and budget travellers alike. Pasta Sentral has been an institution in Bergen since its opening
Kafe Spesial
Value for money, particularly pizza. Wide selection of beer. Situated on the slope towards the university area so clientele is largely stude
Bergen Kebab
Though selling the cheapest kebabs in town, Bergen Kebab manages to maintain a decent level of service and quality. Serves an ok pizza as we
Hot Wok City
Good-quality Chinese food freshly cooked in the open kitchen. Service is fast, and the prices are low. Popular, especially between 16:00 and
Brød & Vin restaurant
Dimly lit restaurant and Asian inspired food. Quiet place and tasty dishes.
Søstrene Hagelin
Canteen-style fish food restaurant. Traditional fishfood, as well as creative such as fishburger with taco. Eat there or take home. Right be
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Comfort Hotel Holberg
A little bit outside the centre of downtown, but still no more than a few minutes walk from the fish market, this hotel is probably one of t
Marken Gjestehus
A 73-bed hostel located close to the railway station. Lockable closets in all rooms. No mixed sex dormitories. Breakfast not included. Recep
Skansen pensjonat
Small and cosy, with only seven rooms. Located near the funicular. Reservations are necessary.
Bergen Guesthouse
Situated behind Bryggen, the guesthouse consists of two houses, one with a two bedroom apartment and one in which four rooms are available.
Friis Pensjon
A small flat close to the city centre: a bedroom, a living-room, a kitchen-corner (without stove), a bathroom. There is Wi-Fi in the flat. S