Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Bergen
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Bergen, Norway — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Bryggen.
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Top pick
Bryggen
UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf — colorful wooden houses, museums, the postcard view.
11 min walk from center
#2
Nordnes
Headland west of centre — sea baths, quieter streets, the aquarium.
35 min walk from center
#3
Sandviken
Quieter neighborhood north — old white houses, sea views, longer-stay rentals.
2.4 km from center
Getting around
Bybanen light rail covers the city; the Bergen-Oslo railway is one of Europe’s great scenic lines.
Take the Norway in a Nutshell route to Flåm — train + fjord ferry + bus combo over two days.