3 Best Hotels in Bergen, Norway

If all you need is a place to crash 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.

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 has original artworks from local artists. The penthouse suites have magnificent views of Bergen.

This neoclassical hotel dating from the 1920s has an unbeatable location in the middle of Bryggen. The stylish common areas 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.