We had a 3 night stay for a long weekend-about a 20 minutes Taxi ride from the airport with a…read moreshopping mall and Light rail stop steps away. The Fish Market is a 10 minute walk with Bryggen at 15 minutes. Both of our Tour meeting points were in the Bryggen area so that worked out well. Our triple room was tight but had a good size bathroom. I was surprised they had carpet vs wood flooring. We liked the room had plenty of outlets throughout. Beds were comfortable. Rooms are cleaned by request. Exercise room was comprehensive and had all the equipment needed for a good workout. A Safe in the room would have been nice. Another highlight was the Breakfast-free-amazing spread. Full Bar and restaurant along with self serve Coffee Bar were available. Check-in was quick and seamless. Paulo took great care of us. Great location and value for money.

We wanted a nice, modern and affordable place to stay given that we will be arriving late in…read moreBergen. We actually wanted to book an apartment but this place caught our eye, as it is literally a stone's throw from Bergen Train Station (which is the final stop!). I would say, I walked literally 1.5 mins to get from the station to the hotel! You can even see the train station after stepping out from the lobby doors - it is THAT near! Upon stepping in, I was pleasantly surprised at how warm the interior was, with very well insulated doors (two layers with a wind catcher). During my 3 night stay here, I even walked down to the lobby bar for coffee/tea in my PJs without any jacket on and I felt comfortable. The decor of the lobby was very modern, urban and yet homely all at the same time. We were very tired from our 12 hour scenic train ride from Oslo and the friendliness and smiles from the check-in lady sure made our night so much better! It is the norm for hotels in Norway not to have any coffee/tea/cups/water kettle in the room but for this hotel, they even provided free-flow of coffee, tea and hot water at their lobby cum bar! Hot water was very important to me as I am used to drinking a hot cup of tea before bed, plus it was crucial to making cup noodles - yes we were craving cup noodles after 3 weeks in Norway! Love the long wooden table in the middle of the lobby where guests would drink coffee/tea, sit and read the papers or do the crosswords in PJs (like me). The room was comfortable, and bigger then most hotels, good enough for us with two mid-sized luggage. The best part of the room, besides its cleanliness, was the shower and shampoo gel! It has a woody scent with complimenting earth notes that was reminiscent of the signature Aesop scent! Zander K was proud of their own collection that they even sold some of their shower gel at the lobby; I was sorely tempted to buy but I restrained myself - bath times became that much more relaxing! Our room rate came with breakfast included and for breakfast, they served the usual widespread of bread, yoghurt, eggs (hard-boiled and scrambled), ham, bacon, all kinds of cold cuts, a very huge selection of cereals/toppings, muesli, salmon, tuna, baked cod fish etc. We were pretty sad to leave Zander K but if we were to go back to Bergen, we would definitely stay here again! Taking the train in and out of Bergen while staying here was really very convenient and easy!

Bergen and entire Norway are jewels in plain sight. The Opus XVI Hotel provided first class, very…read morestylish lodging in the center of the city, with a theme of Edward Grieg throughout. There was a separate exhibition in the basement of the hotel, honoring the composer. The hotel restaurant was an oasis of comfort, with a classy décor and ambiance, as well as prime service by knowledge and extremely forthcoming staff, live violin concert, and with top-notch cuisine. The morning breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of spectacular food choices that one could safely start the day without thinking of the next break. For dinner, the hotel restaurant was not only more quiet and off touristy sections in the city center, but it provided spectacular 5-star choices on point that left nothing to desire.

A boutique luxury hotel themed around the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, we stayed for 3…read morenights in a suite on the second floor. The room was lovey and very comfortable with a soaring ceiling, tall windows and expansive bathroom. We had a large sitting area with a couch and other furniture and being on the 2nd (European 1st floor) meant we could just use the stairs for our coming and going. Housed in a former bank, the lobby restaurant had an impressive feel and the central location-just a short walk to key sites, the ferry, and restaurants worked well for us. In general it has what you'd expect from a high end luxury boutique including prices. The disappointment was the restaurant and hotel bar. On our first night we arrived late from the ferry and stopped in to the tiny lobby bar for a drink. The whiskey sour from their bar men tasted like unsweetened lemonade and was almost in drinkable. On another night after a long day, we dined in the French Bistro themed restaurant and had an underwhelming meal. Not what one expects at this level of establishment. Bottom line-a great place to stay, just skip the hotel bar and restaurant.

Breakfast. Buffet. THE BEST! We were blown away at the size and quality of food for the…read morecomplimentary breakfast after our stay. The meal alone was worth the stay here, especially after realizing how expensive Bergen can be. Gluten free and dairy free options made me so happy. The food was labeled in multiple languages and every allergen shown on every single item out! And for someone with food allergies like me, this means so much. It took a lot of anxiety out of ordering food in a foreign country/different language. The room was small but clean. It's got a cool hangout area with a very modern esthetic to the hotel. Staff were very friendly. They were helpful with travel suggestions and how to use the train. It is a super short walk to the train stop to get to Bergen even with 3 bags.

Pros: Large room…read more Clean Large shower Bed fairly comfortable Coffee machine in room 10min from airport Cons: Parking has a charge (although it's not bad) Room layout weird. Lots of wasted space Indifferent: Breakfast decent but quality not as good as some of the other hotels

Hotel Oleana is a boutique hotel in the heart of Bergen, perfectly central to everything! My friend…read more& I stayed in a standard room with two twin size beds. If you're looking for space, let's just say, our two beds were so close, you could stretch your hands out and poke the other person. Like many European hotels, there isn't A/C and unfortunately, the windows don't open either... As for the shower, good luck keeping the water from splashing everywhere. Using a bathmat was pointless, as it was completely soaked by the end of my shower. Good news: We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast buffet, which offered a nice variety of options. TLDR: Boutique hotel in the perfect location, but location and breakfast are the best parts of the stay here.

I stay at Hotel Oleana every time I'm in Bergen and I always have a great visit. The hotel itself…read moreis rather small but it's very charming, having a music vibe after the hotels namesake, Ole Bull, the Norwegian composer from Bergen! The hotel offers a breakfast in the morning that includes some offerings for those with a western palette, however I recommend also trying the local favorites - waffles and brunost!

the hotel is located in the heart of the tourist district. plenty of shops and bars near by…read more friendly staff , clean large rooms. great breakfast spread. most tourist spots within walking distance. relatively cheap airport shuttle bus. would stay here again

Service and room were great and the location in the city could not have been more perfectread more

This review is after their latest renovations ending in June 2017. For 700NOK (about $100 Cdn), I…read morethought this place was awesome. The room was cozy and clean with a strong wifi signal. Loved the rain shower heads! The self check-in process was a breeze and if you have any questions, the staff are more than happy to help out. Check-in typically isn't until 2pm but I was able to check in early (10:30am) because my room was ready. If not, the staff are more than happy to store your luggage while you run off for some sightseeing during the day. Similarly, you can store your luggage after checkout and come back for it when your are ready to leave the city. Just 15 minutes walking will get you to Bryggen and the fish market but it's still far enough removed that it is not too loud in the area. There is no official concierge but there are always staff in the office to help if needed. Room floors can be accessed by swiping your key card. A great place to stay if you're only sticking around for a day or two... and very economical as well!

Place is centrally located, clean, and spacious, with all of the necessary features including a…read moreshared kitchenette, however there is absolutely no ventilation whatsoever. Windows do not open and thermostats do not work-- so if you don't need air you'll be okay here, ha. Also note that there is absolutely no staff to help with anything at this hotel-- it's all automated.

A cozy and comfortable boutique hotel with clean room 15 mins walk from the ferry terminal in…read moreBergen. Close to great dining, entertainment and walkable for all the sightseeing Bergen has to offer. Staff is wonderful and ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. Definitely recommend for a short stay in Bergen (FYI - Pillows can be firmer however I am sure they can provide that on request).

Very nice hotel! A bit outdated, and they probably need to upgrade the hotel in the relatively near…read morefuture. But other than that, I had nothing to complain about. Breakfast was wonderful, good selection of warm food items. In general a very rich buffet, as for bread, fruit and fresh pressed juices plus more. The hotel was cheap too, I only paid NOK770 for a small double!

Rica hotel is centrally located, but there's more…read more We took the overnight train from Oslo to Bergen, arriving rather early into the station. We hustled with our luggage around the city's pond to Rica Hotel. Walking briskly in the cold, wet weather the trip was about 15 minutes. Due on the early arrival, we were worried the hotel wouldn't have a room available. So we were pleased when we got a room to have a quick nap in a real bed and freshen up before our tour around Bergen. The room was more worn than dated. Very quickly we knew it needed a little TLC. The furniture had a few noticeable marks and holes. The wooden floor had permanent boot marks, looked and felt unclean. The bathroom was bland and bare, but functional. All in all, the room as okay but it needed work. That being said, it was clear that Rica knew this property needs work because in clear view of our window was a construction site. They were working on a huge expansion project for the hotel. We weren't bothered by the noise, but we were exploring most of the day. I hope that once the expansion is complete, that the older rooms are updated and equal care is given to all rooms. The breakfast is one of the main reasons we booked at Rica. Rica's breakfast was extensive and expensive. The morning we arrived, we were told we couldn't partake in the breakfast even though we were departing early the next morning. From reading other reviews, we were worried the breakfast wouldn't be ready by the time of our departure. The staff assured us the breakfast will start early, so that we could have a quick bite before heading back to Oslo. If you're taking the first morning train back to Oslo, you will have decent amount of time to enjoy breakfast at Rica. You will have time to chew your food slowly, but just lounge around like it's Sunday brunch. Breakfast included different versions of eggs, freshly squeeze orange juice (the machine is the dining room), lots of caviar and lots of caviar. Overall, Rica is a great location. It's not in the dead center of the city, but a bit off to the side and easy to reach for those taking the train in from Oslo. Rica hotel is in the midst of renovations, so be mindful of the possible noise. Make sure you don't miss the breakfast to take you through the day. Everything is so pricey in Norway, so this is your time to fuel up!