Bergen and entire Norway are jewels in plain sight. The Opus XVI Hotel provided first class, very…read morestylish lodging in the center of the city, with a theme of Edward Grieg throughout. There was a separate exhibition in the basement of the hotel, honoring the composer. The hotel restaurant was an oasis of comfort, with a classy décor and ambiance, as well as prime service by knowledge and extremely forthcoming staff, live violin concert, and with top-notch cuisine. The morning breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of spectacular food choices that one could safely start the day without thinking of the next break. For dinner, the hotel restaurant was not only more quiet and off touristy sections in the city center, but it provided spectacular 5-star choices on point that left nothing to desire.

A boutique luxury hotel themed around the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, we stayed for 3…read morenights in a suite on the second floor. The room was lovey and very comfortable with a soaring ceiling, tall windows and expansive bathroom. We had a large sitting area with a couch and other furniture and being on the 2nd (European 1st floor) meant we could just use the stairs for our coming and going. Housed in a former bank, the lobby restaurant had an impressive feel and the central location-just a short walk to key sites, the ferry, and restaurants worked well for us. In general it has what you'd expect from a high end luxury boutique including prices. The disappointment was the restaurant and hotel bar. On our first night we arrived late from the ferry and stopped in to the tiny lobby bar for a drink. The whiskey sour from their bar men tasted like unsweetened lemonade and was almost in drinkable. On another night after a long day, we dined in the French Bistro themed restaurant and had an underwhelming meal. Not what one expects at this level of establishment. Bottom line-a great place to stay, just skip the hotel bar and restaurant.

the hotel is located in the heart of the tourist district. plenty of shops and bars near by…read more friendly staff , clean large rooms. great breakfast spread. most tourist spots within walking distance. relatively cheap airport shuttle bus. would stay here again

Service and room were great and the location in the city could not have been more perfectread more

We had a 3 night stay for a long weekend-about a 20 minutes Taxi ride from the airport with a…read moreshopping mall and Light rail stop steps away. The Fish Market is a 10 minute walk with Bryggen at 15 minutes. Both of our Tour meeting points were in the Bryggen area so that worked out well. Our triple room was tight but had a good size bathroom. I was surprised they had carpet vs wood flooring. We liked the room had plenty of outlets throughout. Beds were comfortable. Rooms are cleaned by request. Exercise room was comprehensive and had all the equipment needed for a good workout. A Safe in the room would have been nice. Another highlight was the Breakfast-free-amazing spread. Full Bar and restaurant along with self serve Coffee Bar were available. Check-in was quick and seamless. Paulo took great care of us. Great location and value for money.

We wanted a nice, modern and affordable place to stay given that we will be arriving late in…read moreBergen. We actually wanted to book an apartment but this place caught our eye, as it is literally a stone's throw from Bergen Train Station (which is the final stop!). I would say, I walked literally 1.5 mins to get from the station to the hotel! You can even see the train station after stepping out from the lobby doors - it is THAT near! Upon stepping in, I was pleasantly surprised at how warm the interior was, with very well insulated doors (two layers with a wind catcher). During my 3 night stay here, I even walked down to the lobby bar for coffee/tea in my PJs without any jacket on and I felt comfortable. The decor of the lobby was very modern, urban and yet homely all at the same time. We were very tired from our 12 hour scenic train ride from Oslo and the friendliness and smiles from the check-in lady sure made our night so much better! It is the norm for hotels in Norway not to have any coffee/tea/cups/water kettle in the room but for this hotel, they even provided free-flow of coffee, tea and hot water at their lobby cum bar! Hot water was very important to me as I am used to drinking a hot cup of tea before bed, plus it was crucial to making cup noodles - yes we were craving cup noodles after 3 weeks in Norway! Love the long wooden table in the middle of the lobby where guests would drink coffee/tea, sit and read the papers or do the crosswords in PJs (like me). The room was comfortable, and bigger then most hotels, good enough for us with two mid-sized luggage. The best part of the room, besides its cleanliness, was the shower and shampoo gel! It has a woody scent with complimenting earth notes that was reminiscent of the signature Aesop scent! Zander K was proud of their own collection that they even sold some of their shower gel at the lobby; I was sorely tempted to buy but I restrained myself - bath times became that much more relaxing! Our room rate came with breakfast included and for breakfast, they served the usual widespread of bread, yoghurt, eggs (hard-boiled and scrambled), ham, bacon, all kinds of cold cuts, a very huge selection of cereals/toppings, muesli, salmon, tuna, baked cod fish etc. We were pretty sad to leave Zander K but if we were to go back to Bergen, we would definitely stay here again! Taking the train in and out of Bergen while staying here was really very convenient and easy!

The Clarion Collection Hotel is centrally located, within walking distance of the entire historic…read morewharf, and has a lovely clocktower available as a scenic lookout. The rooms are quite a tight fit if you have larger suitcases (in a retrofitted historic-building way) but manageable, and the dining is good. That said, for most tourists on a sightseeing schedule, it would be extremely helpful if breakfast was offered before 7:30 a.m. I also did not appreciate having to ask the front-desk clerk for coffee at 7 a.m. I watched her deal with admin and suitcase issues, then claw-grab two cups by the rim to serve me and my spouse. When I slipped over to the self-serve machine in the closed dining room to have a second cup, she chided me for doing so and told me I should have come to her at the desk for it. I did not wish to debate how unsanitary her service had been, but it was not the easiest way to start the morning, and 7 a.m. access to the self-serve would solve that.

My favorite hotel out of 5 hotels across 5 cities in 3 countries. The front door is hard to spot…read more The lobby is eclectic with a huge chandelier and purple or turquoise velvet chairs. There is a wall full of over 40 metal placards with famous people's autographs: Bjorn Borg, Deep Purple, Backstreet Boys, Jerry Seinfeld... When we checked in, we were given an upgrade to a room with 2 double beds (which is odd as I was unable to book 2 double beds). The room was spacious and beds were comfortable. There is free wifi. There was a complimentary breakfast... and dinner! The complimentary dinner was a nice surprise - it was chili with rice, lentil soup, chickpea salad, cucumber salad, quinoa and bread. It was tasty and saved us both money and effort to find a good restaurant. The breakfast was varied and excellent. The hotel boasts a tower with a gorgeous view and it does not disappoint (see photos). We would definitely stay here again! Our only regret was that we only stayed here 1 night!

Here are my feedback for this hotel: 1. Great location- you…read morecan walk anywhere for less than 15 minutes. 2. Friendly staff- they greeted us with kindness and warmth. They also gave us extra supplies when needed. (FYI: they don't have conditioner nor lotions, but it didn't bother us: just in case this is important to you. They provide soap/shampoo combo and hand soap.) 3. Breakfast was perfect. Good selection. (It might get a little crowded but I'm sure you can take it up to your room, but we found a spot and we were just fine). 4. Room: clean, clean, clean. (We had the smaller room, but still very clean). We had a good view. 5. I recommend this hotel and the location is perfect!!!

Stayed at this hotels for a couple nights while traveling through Norway. Wonderful staff,…read moreincredibly comfortable beds (a cacoon!), business center to book other touristy things or travel plans, delicious continental breakfast, our room was very comfy and spacious AND - it was very close to the heart of Bergen. A 2 minute walk to the water, shops all around, a 5 minute walk to catch a ferry to see the fjords... it was perfect! I would definitely return.

I only had 24 hours in Bergen as a stop on my trip, so valued proximity to the things I wanted to…read moresee. This hotel was exactly what I needed! It was a short walk from the market, fløibanen, shopping, and general sites in Bergen I wanted to explore. I was able to take a bus to/from the airport, but otherwise could walk to anything else I was interested in from the hotel. I was a little nervous about leaving my luggage in the closet since staff gave an access card for guests to manage it themselves, but I quickly learned there's a different level of trust in the Nordic countries that I wasn't used to. The room was clean, had a fan (great bonus in summer!), was quiet, and had anything I needed. The design was fun, but the decor did give me a bit of a visual headache (which I am prone to). That was the only downside, though. The breakfast was lovely and had a great variety as a send off in the morning. I appreciated my stay here and the convenience of its location for sure!

wonderful hotel in a great location. walking distance to the docks and tons of restaurants and…read moreattractions. the rooms are normal size for Europe. don't go in expecting big, American hotel size rooms and you'll be fine. the included breakfast is sooooo much better than any included breakfast at an American hotel. lots of hot foods, cheeses, pastries, and the salmon. OMG... the heap of smoked salmon. I was in lox heaven. nice big lounge area downstairs for our group to gather and play games or just sit around and chat. the coffee machine in the lounge is available is you need a quick pick me up.

My wife, daughter, and I enjoyed our December two-night stay at the Rosenkrantz. We were in a…read morefamily room on the fourth floor adjacent to the elevators. We were a little concerned about noise, but it was a non-issue. Our room was large and comfy except for the sofa bed, which my daughter said was the "worst bed in Norway." The shower offered plenty of hot water at a good pressure. The tub was deep and welcoming. The heated bathroom floor was weak at best. There were plenty of towels and two sets of amenities (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, and lotion). The breakfast downstairs was fantastic and probably the best on our trip. I enjoyed the strips of bacon, egg frittata, and excellent selection room of bread. The hotel also offered an evening light dinner, which we tried one night. It included ham, cheese, veggies, bread, and hot drinks. I saw someone go to the lobby bar and return with draft beers. Good move. The location of the hotel is super convenient. Next door to the Bryggen and two blocks the other way to the funicular. If you are coming from the airport, take tram one, and then it is a ten-minute walk SE--a pretty easy walk to make save some annoying cobblestones.

If you like staying in dark, dingy hotel accommodations that reek of cigarette smoke and have only…read more3 outlets, one by the bed, one in the hallway and one in the bathroom, and your only lighting option of all over head lights on or none at all this is the place for you. But not for me. Never again.

Opulent new hotel in the centre of Bergen. Great vibe through-out the hotel. The staff look happy…read moreto be there. The breakfast spread is extensive and is included with the room. The rooms are well-equipped though mine was cramped (depends on the one you get). My room's window looked directly into the office building next door. You won't get much privacy with just the sheer curtains alone. You'll likely need to keep your curtains permanently closed if you like your privacy. Consider that when you choose your room. Others in my group had better views. The bar downstairs is fantastic. The two bartenders on the night I went down were extremely fun to chat with and the cocktails were made to perfection. Cheers!

The location of this hotel along with its charm are the best parts. The service was also pretty…read moregood - better than Thon Hotel Opera but not quite up to Hotel Rival. The room was pretty nice and the bathroom was large compared to Hotel Rival, but not as large as Thon. The breakfast was the worst of the 3 hotels in that the options were the fewest, but it was still pleasant. The hotel is right by the Fish Market and the city center, so it was a good centrally located place to stay.

Perfect location Renovated rooms that retain character yet…read morehave full modern comfort - that great combination of having heritage, but with class and without smelly, matted carpets Converted old wooden house which feels unique Good breakfast All in all pretty good value for Norway (it is all relative)

Very nice hotel! A bit outdated, and they probably need to upgrade the hotel in the relatively near…read morefuture. But other than that, I had nothing to complain about. Breakfast was wonderful, good selection of warm food items. In general a very rich buffet, as for bread, fruit and fresh pressed juices plus more. The hotel was cheap too, I only paid NOK770 for a small double!

Rica hotel is centrally located, but there's more…read more We took the overnight train from Oslo to Bergen, arriving rather early into the station. We hustled with our luggage around the city's pond to Rica Hotel. Walking briskly in the cold, wet weather the trip was about 15 minutes. Due on the early arrival, we were worried the hotel wouldn't have a room available. So we were pleased when we got a room to have a quick nap in a real bed and freshen up before our tour around Bergen. The room was more worn than dated. Very quickly we knew it needed a little TLC. The furniture had a few noticeable marks and holes. The wooden floor had permanent boot marks, looked and felt unclean. The bathroom was bland and bare, but functional. All in all, the room as okay but it needed work. That being said, it was clear that Rica knew this property needs work because in clear view of our window was a construction site. They were working on a huge expansion project for the hotel. We weren't bothered by the noise, but we were exploring most of the day. I hope that once the expansion is complete, that the older rooms are updated and equal care is given to all rooms. The breakfast is one of the main reasons we booked at Rica. Rica's breakfast was extensive and expensive. The morning we arrived, we were told we couldn't partake in the breakfast even though we were departing early the next morning. From reading other reviews, we were worried the breakfast wouldn't be ready by the time of our departure. The staff assured us the breakfast will start early, so that we could have a quick bite before heading back to Oslo. If you're taking the first morning train back to Oslo, you will have decent amount of time to enjoy breakfast at Rica. You will have time to chew your food slowly, but just lounge around like it's Sunday brunch. Breakfast included different versions of eggs, freshly squeeze orange juice (the machine is the dining room), lots of caviar and lots of caviar. Overall, Rica is a great location. It's not in the dead center of the city, but a bit off to the side and easy to reach for those taking the train in from Oslo. Rica hotel is in the midst of renovations, so be mindful of the possible noise. Make sure you don't miss the breakfast to take you through the day. Everything is so pricey in Norway, so this is your time to fuel up!