Staying in the center and near Bergen station
Use the station, the lake and Torgallmenningen as three reference points when comparing addresses. They sit close together, but each gives you a different walk home. An address near the station reduces the final stretch after a train journey, while one nearer Torgallmenningen puts you closer to the pedestrian streets leading down toward the harbor.
At a glance
- Best for
- Trains and the airport
- At night
- Quiet once shops close
- Getting around
- Bybanen: Byparken; Bergen station
- Price level
- €€€
Around Torgallmenningen and Bergen station: shops, the Bybanen stop and the widest choice of rooms, though less charming than the waterfront.
Good for
- Early trains and the airport tram
- The widest choice of hotels
- Shops and food within a minute
Think twice if
- You want a pretty street and old houses
- You mind traffic noise on the main streets
How The center and the station compares with the rest of Bergen
What is near The center and the station
Lille Lungegårdsvann
From the station entrance, walk about five minutes to the lake for an easy circuit before heading into town.
Torgallmenningen
Allow around 10 minutes from the station to this broad pedestrian square, a useful meeting point in the center.
Bergen Public Library
The library is about two minutes from the station, making it an easy nearby stop during its opening hours.
Eating in The center and the station
Look around the pedestrian streets for bakeries, sandwich counters and casual sit-down meals. If you have an early departure, check breakfast hours before booking a room with breakfast included. Buying something the evening before can be more practical than relying on a cafe opening before your train.
Getting around from The center and the station
Nonneseter is the line 1 light rail stop beside the railway station. Byparken, also on line 1, is nearer the northern end of the central shopping streets. Bergen bus station is close to the railway station; leave time to identify your departure stand from the current information displays.
Hotels in The center and the station
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Other areas of Bergen
Staying in the center and near Bergen station
Which light rail stop is closest to the railway station?
Nonneseter is beside Bergen railway station on line 1. Check your accommodation address before choosing between it and Byparken, which may suit rooms farther into the center.
How long is the walk to Bryggen?
Allow about 20 minutes from the railway station. The route passes through the center and around the head of the harbor, with opportunities to stop along the way.
What should I check for an early train departure?
Confirm walking access to the station, reception arrangements and breakfast hours. Pack the evening before so you do not depend on shops opening before departure.