In which quarter house in Bergen?

Are you going to visit Norway's fjords? This is our mini-guide on the neighborhoods where to stay in Bergen!

Where to sleep in Bergen? The town of Bergen is located in the south-west of the south-west part of the town of Bergen, located on the west side of a vast shrewd territory of valleys in which the North Sea is engulfed. Norway . Peated by 278 121 inhabitants, Bergen is the second largest city in the country after Oslo . With its topography – surrounded by islands and mountains – Bergen, land of Vikings, was the capital of the country from 1162 to 1299. Today, it is world famous for its historic quarter – the Bryggen -, consisting of coloured wooden houses and built in the rade of the marina, which was also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bergen enjoys a cultural bubbling and its history, having managed to become a great metropolis by conserving his soul as a small fishing town. If you come to visit Bergen, you will obviously have to answer a major question: where to sleep in Bergen?

The best areas to stay in Bergen are the city centre, Bryggen, Fløyen, Nordnes, Nygårdshøyden, Fjellsiden. Here is our presentation of these areas where to sleep in Bergen.

Bryggen

The historic district of Bergen, Bryggen is the picture in the form of a postcard that we all have in mind when we evoke the city. It is an enfilade of houses of red, ochre and yellow wood, with many bars and cafes where you can relax. The neighborhood burned several times and was reconstructed identically, which makes that the charm of old has been preserved: walking in the Bryggen gives to see a window over a past period, as to make a leap in the Middle Ages. In the neighborhood you can also visit several museums such as the Hanseatic Museum, Mariakirken (Saint Mary’s Church), the Bryggens Museum , exhibition of remnants of the Middle Ages and fortress of Bergenhus (13th century).

Choosing to stay in Bryggen presents the advantage of sleeping in a popular area, authentic but nevertheless very touristic. Don’t miss going to Torget (Place du Marché) at the port of Bergen. You will find all the products of a good local meal, fresh vegetables with reindeer sausages, elans and whales.

Nygårdshøyden

Nygårdshøyden is the district south of downtown, including the university campus and the Johanneskirken church . You can enjoy a life for the student in the middle of a young population. Few tourist sights here, but it is precisely the ideal to stay in Bergen if you want to avoid finding yourself in a human tide of tourists.

Fjellsiden

Fjellsiden is on the hillside, north of the Bryggen. It is a residential area on the heights of Bergen, offering a beautiful view of the rade and the city. A funicular allows you to reach the heights of Mount Fløyen, to find yourself in a lush and enchanting nature. Note that there is a North Fjellsiden and a Sør Fjellsiden (sou) near the Lake Svartediket . Looking for a peaceful area to sleep in Bergen? You are in the right place: aim for accommodation near the beach boulevard Kalvedalsveien to have faster access to downtown. On Fjellsiden Nord, you will be just a few minutes' walk from the Bryggen and its popular shops.

Nordnes

Nordnes is a neighborhood located on a small peninsula of Bergen, often cited among the best neighborhoods to visit and stay in Bergen. Few tourists (because not mentioned in the guides), you will find typical, colorful wooden houses, paved alleys uncommon. If you don’t have a bike, arm yourself with good shoes because the degree of tilt can be high.