Popular places to visit
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
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.
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.
Torgalmenningen Square
You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Guided Minibus Tour with Photo Stops
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
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Moxy Bergen
Very nice room, was upgraded to a sea view room. Very quiet surroundings but hotel is very well connected to the center and the surroundings of Bergen
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Magic Hotel Solheimsviken
Good
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
A variety of healthy breakfast and nice mountain view. Linen and towels should be provided. It did not mention in the ads. They just inform me thru email. The hostel is far from the city center. Not walkable.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Nice place to stay in Bergen all areas walkable
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Solo le falta cafetera en el cuarto.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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 Festplassen 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.
