Enjoy a boutique hotel with stylish decor and a personal touch. Most of these hotels are located in the heart of the city with walking distance to all major attractions.
Here are five selected boutique hotels in Bergen city centre, in no particular order:
- Hotel Oleana - artistic and colourful, inspired by Ole Bull
- Home Hotel Havnekontoret - next to Bryggen
- Charmante Skostredet Hôtel - French 1900s decadence in charming Skostredet
- Opus XVI - former bank from 1876, in the heart of the city centre
- Det Hanseatiske Hotell - Hanseatic history at Bryggen
1. Hotel Oleana - artistic and colourful, inspired by Ole Bull
Hotel Oleana is a unique hotel located next to the theater close to Torgallmenningen, the main square in the city centre. All rooms and signature suites are individually designed, inspired by the colourful Bergen violin virtuoso, composer and 19th century`s superstar, Ole Bull. Relax and revel in bold designer furniture, fun and burlesque artwork, features like open rain fall showers and soaking bath tubs, and luxurious amenities made from natural ingredients.
Number of rooms: 98
Photo: Hotel Oleana
2. Home Hotel Havnekontoret - next to Bryggen
Home Hotel Havnekontoret is located next to the famous Bryggen, in a vintage stone building dated back to the 1920’s. The building has the architectural capacities of Neo-Baroque and classicism. Home Hotel Havnekontoret has one of the city's most exclusive suites, which actually includes the former office of Bergen's Port Master. Home Hotel Havnekontoret is a boutique hotel by virtue of its style and interior rather than its size - with individually designed rooms and a personal touch.
Number of rooms: 113
Photo: Home Hotel Havnekontoret
3. Charmante Skostredet Hôtel - French 1900s decadence in charming Skostredet
Charmante Skostredet Hôtel, a new boutique hotel in Bergen city center, inspired by the decadent French grandeur of the early 19th century in Paris.
Number of rooms: 41
Photo: Charmante Skostredet Hôtel
4. Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel - former bank from 1876, in the heart of the city centre
Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel, is a classic yet contemporary hotel located in the heart of Bergen, just steps from the Fish Market and Bryggen. The hotel is housed in a historic building from 1876, originally constructed as a bank. The beautiful lobby was once the main banking hall, featuring marble columns and walls of stucco lustro and granite.
Number of rooms: 65
Photo: Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel
5. Det Hanseatiske Hotell - Hanseatic history at Bryggen
Det Hanseatiske Hotell is a beautiful hotel, with 37 exquisite and stylish rooms, in truly charming surroundings on Bryggen. All rooms are unique with exclusive furniture and different bathrooms. Here an interior has been created that evokes the era when Bryggen was the Hanseatic merchants' harbour.
Number of rooms: 37
Photo: Det Hanseatiske Hotell
Boutique hotels outside Bergen
You do not need to travel far outside Bergen before you find beautiful small hotels in rural surroundings. Escape into fjords and mountains - just outside Bergen.
Eidegrend Boutique Hotel - historic cluster farm, 1 hour from Bergen
One hour's drive from Bergen lies the beautiful Eidegrend Boutique Hotel. A historic cluster farm that has now been converted into accommodation. Here you get to stay in authentic buildings as they were in earlier times, but with today's modern comfort. The hotel is peacefully situated in calm surroundings.
Photo: Eidegrend Boutique Hotel
Beckerwyc House - exclusive hotel in Bekkjarvik, Austevoll
An exclusive boutique hotel in Bekkjarvik in Austevoll municipality outside Bergen. Beckerwyc House offers 20 modern rooms, with breakfast served in the room as standard. Treat yourself to a gourmet meal at the restaurant Mirabelle, run by Ørjan Johannessen (Winner of Bocuse d´Or in Lyon, France 2015)
Number of rooms: 20
Lilløy Lindenberg - Unexpected find
Forty minutes from Bergen, on a bare coastal rock, lies Lilløy Lindenberg - a soulful hideaway off the beaten path. Strictly speaking, not a hotel, but it is definitely boutique and exclusive enough to be mentioned in this context.
The house on the island has been beautifully restored, with a main building and a smaller, cosy annex. Life moves at a slow pace here, and the hosts focus on art and food. Artists are regularly invited to the island to disconnect from noise and find inspiration in the nature and local ingredients. Lilløy Lindenberg has four bedrooms with a total of twelve beds.
Number of bedrooms: 4
Photo: Lilløy Lindenberg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a boutique hotel?
A boutique hotel is a small, independently owned hotel with individual style and a personal touch – typically featuring unique design and a more intimate atmosphere than large hotel chains.
How many boutique hotels are there in Bergen city centre?
Bergen city centre has several boutique hotels. Here we present five selected ones: Hotel Oleana, Home Hotel Havnekontoret, Hotel Charmante, Opus XVI, and Det Hanseatiske Hotell.
Are there boutique hotels outside Bergen city centre?
Yes, including Eidegrend Boutique Hotel, Beckerwyc House, and Lilløy Lindenberg.
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