6 Best Hotels in Bergen, Norway

If all you need is a place to crash in at the end of the day, Citybox has streamlined rooms at hard-to-beat prices. Except for free Internet, don't expect any freebies here though, or staff to pamper you (reception is unstaffed after hours). Five family rooms are available, and there is a small café on-site. Some of the cheaper rooms share a bath, so if it's important to you, request an en suite bath when booking.

This Neoclassical hotel dating from the 1920s has an unbeatable location in the middle of Bryggen. The stylish common areas, which have retained many of the original architectural features, including coffered ceilings and a tile fireplace. Head to the tower for gorgeous views. The up-to-date rooms are tastefully decorated in shades of brown and purple, and some of them have panoramic views of the harbor.

Along the harbor stands an elegant brick building that once housed one of Bergen's largest print shops; now it's a business hotel within walking distance of the city's top sights. Every room is decorated in cool Nordic color schemes and have original artworks from local artists. The penthouse suites have magnificent views of Bergen.

With a top-to-bottom face-lift, this Bergen classic is now one of the loveliest lodgings in town. Huge windows let in as much natural light as possible into the smart, sophisticated rooms, and also afford some eye-popping views. The former reception area has been transformed into a stylish bar and, on the weekends, a night club, so going out on the town has never been easier.

Near the city's bustling main square of Torgalmenningen, this popular and stylish hotel is a stone's throw from the city's top-notch cultural attractions. The rooms are modern and comfortable, and the common areas are the perfect place to relax over a cup of coffee. There's a good fitness center available for guests, and you can borrow bikes at reception for exploring the city.

Built in the 1920s, the elegant Hotel Bristol has an enviable location that puts you within walking distance of the city's main sights. The nicely refurbished common areas are contemporary, stylish, and colorful. On the ground floor is the Egon restaurant, a convenient spot for lunch or dinner.