Årstad Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bryggen Waterfront
Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
Bergen Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Floibanen Funicular
Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.
Fish Market
Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Activities
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, Operated & Guided by Locals
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains
Our pick of the best Årstad Hotel Deals
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Moxy Bergen
Beautiful view. Convenient location for the light rail into the centre and the airport
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
All good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Magic Hotel Solheimsviken
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Beautiful place and complete inside the apartment, Very clean surrounding. Great view in the balcony. Just Kindly add pillows only. Thank you so much.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Thon Hotel Orion
Great hotel, lovely and clean. Breakfast was a great selection of food catered to all needs and plenty to go around. Hotel was central to the city but a little tucked away so it was calm and quiet. Will definitely consider staying again the next time we are there.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Årstad
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Nygård
While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Galleriet Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Galleriet Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Fyllingsdalen
While Fyllingsdalen isn't home to many top sights, Gamlehaugen and Vannkanten Waterworld are some notable places to visit nearby.
