10 Best Boutique Hotels in Bergen, Norway 2019 | Always Searching for the Best in Chic Travel

Norway is a country that is the perfect vacation land all year round. Bergen, Norway’s second largest city hosts a spectacular selection of boutique hotels giving you plenty to choose from. Whether you are going in the winter to engage in winter sports, spend a magical holiday, see the Northern Lights, or go dogsledding there are plenty of beautiful and quaint boutique hotels to choose from and this goes equally for the Summer season. Bergen is definitely a destination to be enjoyed all year round. I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of some of the best and well rated boutique hotels from this magical Scandinavian city. This list is done not in any particular order and if a link is clicked on I could possibly receive an affiliate commission. After this list, scroll down to read some helpful statistics on Bergen and some highlights on what to do and where to eat in this lovely city. Enjoy, and as always happy and safe travels to you!

1. Det Hanseatiske Hotel

Finnegaardsgaten 2 A, Bergenhus, 5809 Bergen, Norway, – a 4 star hotel.  The interior of this boutique hotel exudes an essence of rustic chic. Quaint and cozy with dark lux cabin hues, this hotel is the perfect choice for a cozy stay in Bergen.

2.  Bergen Børs Hotel

Vågsallmenningen 1, Bergenhus, 5014 Bergen, Norway, – a 4 star hotel. This hotel is located in an old stock exchange building built in 1862. The beautiful architecture boasts further of elegantly decorated rooms.

3.  First Hotel Marin

Rosenkrantzgaten 8, Bergenhus, 5003 Bergen, Norway, – a 4 star hotel.

4.  Grand Hotel Terminus

Zander Kaaes Gate 6, Bergenhus, 5015 Bergen, Norway, a 4 star hotel. This classy boutique hotel opened its doors in 1928 next to the main Bergen railway station. Interiors are classy and modern.

5.  Hotel Park Bergen

Harald Haarfagresgate 35, Bergenhus, 5007 Bergen, Norway, a 3-star hotel. This adorable hotel is not only elegantly furnished but it’s hospitality is top notch. A gem of a find!

6.  Bergen Harbour Hotel

Finnegårdsgaten 6 , Bergenhus, 5003 Bergen, Norway. This bright and modern boutique hotel is very centrally located. Hues of bright and natural light grace every room.

7.  Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret

Slottsgaten 1, Bergenhus, 5835 Bergen, Norway, -4 star hotel. This hotel is housed in a 1920’s building with neoclassical architecture. The hotel features a roof-top bar and restaurant with a spectacular harbor / city view.

8.  Hotel Oleana

Øvre Ole Bulls plass 5, Bergenhus, 5012 Bergen, Norway, a 4-star hotel. Located in Central Bergen, Hotel Oleana is a visually stunning 4 star boutique hotel. Bright colors accentuate pops of modern art dressing the walls of this fun and eclectically furnished hotel.

9.  Clarion Hotel Admiral

C. Sundtsgate 9, Bergenhus, 5004 Bergen, Norway, a 4-star hotel.  The Clarion Hotel is centrally located in Bergen and across the harbor from this UNESCO recognized district. The hotel features an award winning restaurant, Kitchen & Table focusing on a hybrid of Manhattan and Scandinavian cuisine. Earth tone colors accentuate this classy hotel throughout giving it a calming ambience.

10. Bjørnefjorden Hotell

Hatvikveien 25, 5200 Osøyro, Norway, a 3-star boutique hotel. Just 30 minutes outside of Bergen, this quaint inn is the perfect little country getaway.

What to do:

Bergen, on Norway’s southwestern coastline, with a population of just over 280,000 is Norway’s second largest city with Oslo being number one. Surrounded by seven mountains and the gateway to this country’s fjords, Bergen is a picturesque delight. Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre, the original name of this city is Bjørgvin, meaning “the green meadow among the mountains”. Bergen port is Norway’s busiest port cultivating a hub for shipping and cruise ships, considered the gateway to the fjords. Here’s a list of things to do while there:

1. Tour the Bryggen, the oldest neighborhood of Bergen, which houses colorful wooden structures along the old Hanseatic wharf.
2. Visit the Hanseatic Museum depicting the life of the Hanseatic merchants which is considered a UNESCO world heritage site.
3. Take a funicular cable car ride to the top of Mt. Floyen or Mt. Ulriken for views of the city, fjords and surrounding bodies of water. Many hiking trails await once there.
4. Check out the Bergen Fish Market where not only will you see the daily indigenous fresh fish and seafood but a wide array of other fruits, vegetables and other homemade delights. This lively market was started in the 1200’s.
5. Go see the Bergen Aquarium, a great family attraction too!
6. Many small historic museums and art galleries are peppered throughout this city as well.
7. Take a Fjord cruise! Here are a couple of links for more info even though several exist: Hurtigruten cruises and Fjord Travel Norway.

Places to Eat:

The local Bergen cuisine scene is a supposed delight! I have recently found out that Bergen is rated by UNESCO as a culinary gastronomic capital! Book a ‘Food and Culture’ walk at visitbergen.

Here are a couple of restaurants that come highly recommended where you are guaranteed fresh fish and seafood amongst other in-season fresh ingredients, a hallmark of Norwegian cooking and cuisine.

1. Colonialen 44 13 years of a solid culinary reputation.
2. Cornelius Seafood Restaurant on Holmen Island, a 25 minute skerry ride from Bryggen wharf. This restaurant boasts a reputation as one of the best seafood dining experiences in the region. Talk about ‘food with a view’!
3. Go here to Visit Bergen for a comprehensive and up-to-date list of the best restaurants, bars and pubs, cafes, coffee shops and night clubs in Bergen.

I hope you enjoyed this piece. Make sure to check out my piece on some of the top boutique hotels in Sicily! Please, I would love to hear your comments and your travel experiences as well to this beautiful city! Comments welcome below!