Best Family Hotels in Bergen, Norway
Updated 6 July 2026 · 52 real hotels
Bergen offers families a compact, walkable city center where most key attractions are within easy reach on foot or by a short transit ride. Hotels in the city center place you close to Bryggen, the funicular and the fish market, while options slightly outside town offer quieter surroundings at lower price points. Choosing accommodation near the center generally reduces daily travel stress when you have children in tow.
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Bergen is one of Scandinavia's most rewarding cities for a family holiday. The colorful Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular up to Mount Fløyen, the Bergen Aquarium and the lively fish market are all clustered in a compact area that children can explore without exhausting commutes. Rainfall is frequent, so it helps to stay close to indoor options such as the aquarium or the Hanseatic Museum, and to choose a hotel where you can return easily for a midday rest.
When picking a family base in Bergen, location and space are the two factors that matter most. City-center properties such as Allmenningen Apartments, which offers apartment-style rooms, or the Thon Hotel Orion and Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen give you immediate access to the main sights on foot. If your family values calm and a lower nightly rate, Thon Hotel Straume in Øygarden sits about 12 km from the city center and suits families with a rental car who plan to combine Bergen with fjord-side driving. Whatever your budget, the hotels listed here have been selected because they match the practical needs of families visiting Bergen.
Our selection in Bergen
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI Bergen Hostel Montana ★★ | Årstad | ★ 4.4 | 60 €/nuit |
| Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen ★★★ | Årstad | ★ 4 | 110 €/nuit |
| Scandic Bergen City ★★★★ | Engen | ★ 4 | 119 €/nuit |
| Grimen Camping ★ | Fana | ★ 3.7 | 121 €/nuit |
| Scandic Neptun ★★★★ | Sentrum | ★ 4.2 | 124 €/nuit |
| Stay Byparken - Self-Service ★★ | Sentrum | ★ 4.1 | 126 €/nuit |
| Prize by Radisson, Xhibition Bergen City ★★★★ | Sentrum | ★ 3.7 | 129 €/nuit |
| Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg ★★★★ | Ytrebygda | ★ 4.4 | 137 €/nuit |
| Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal ★★★★ | Ytrebygda | ★ 4.4 | 137 €/nuit |
| BREEZE Hotel Victoria - Self-Service ★★ | Centre-ville de Bergen | ★ 4.2 | 143 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Bergen neighborhood is most convenient for families with young children?+
The city center (Sentrum and the Bryggen area) is the most practical base for families. From there, Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular station, the Bergen Aquarium and the covered fish market are all reachable on foot in under 15 minutes. Hotels such as Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen, Thon Hotel Orion, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz and Hotel Oleana are all located in this central area, which means you can head back to the hotel easily for naps or bad-weather breaks without relying on public transport.
Is Thon Hotel Straume a good choice for families even though it is outside Bergen?+
Thon Hotel Straume in Øygarden is about 11.7 km from central Bergen and is best suited to families who have a rental car or who plan to spend part of their trip exploring the coastal scenery and islands west of the city. It comes in at 159 euros per night, making it the most affordable option on this list. The trade-off is that you will need to drive or take a bus into Bergen each day to reach the main attractions, which adds time to every outing.
Which option works well for families who need more living space, such as a kitchenette or a separate room?+
Allmenningen Apartments in the city center is the apartment-style property on this list and offers more domestic space than a standard hotel room, which can be useful for families who want to prepare simple meals or spread out after a long day of sightseeing. It is rated 4 stars and is priced at around 374 euros per night. Being centrally located, it keeps you within walking distance of Bergen's key family attractions.
What family-friendly activities are within easy reach of central Bergen hotels?+
From the city-center hotels listed here, families can walk to the Fløibanen funicular for panoramic views and easy hiking trails on Mount Fløyen, visit the Bergen Aquarium on the Nordnes peninsula (about a 15-minute walk from Bryggen), explore the historic Bryggen wharf, and browse the open-air fish market at Torget. The Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) also connects the center to Flesland Airport and the wider city, making day trips to nearby fjords straightforward with older children.