THE FACTS
Most travelers from the United States fly direct to Oslo and continue to Bergen via a short connecting flight or a super-scenic, seven-hour rail journey. Another option is to combine Bergen with a trip to London; the Norwegian carrier Braathens offers frequent flights. Also, an overnight ferry linking Newcastle and Bergen runs three nights a week (44-191/296-1313).
WHERE TO STAY
Augustin Hotel
Stylish family-run hotel not far from the waterfront. Excellent dining room.
DOUBLES FROM $225
22 C. SUNDTSGATE; 47-5/530-4000
www.augustin.no
Clarion Hotel Admiral
DOUBLES FROM $155
9 C. SUNDTSGATE; 47-5/523-6400
www.admiral.no
Crowded House
A trendy (and somewhat noisy) inn for travelers on a budget.
DOUBLES WITH SHARED BATH FROM $85, WITH PRIVATE BATH FROM $100
27 HÅKONSGATEN; 47-5/523-1310
www.crowded-house.com
Grand Hotel Terminus
Not as grand as it perhaps once was, but this 1928 classic still delivers plenty of old-world charm.
DOUBLES FROM $182
6 ZANDER KAAESGATE 47-5/521-2500
www.grand-hotel-terminus.no
Hotel Mundal
DOUBLES FROM $181
FJAERLAND; 47-5/769-3101
www.fjordinfo.no/mundal
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
A 273-room hotel on the Bryggen waterfront.
DOUBLES FROM $158
BRYGGEN; 800/333-3333 OR 47-5/554-3000
www.radissonsas.com
WHERE TO EAT
Boha
Cool bistro with modern, beautifully presented dishes.
DINNER FOR TWO $115
6 VASKERELVEN; 47-5/531-3160
Mago Café
DINNER FOR TWO $100
5 NEUMANNSGATE
47-5/596-2980
Naboen
DINNER FOR TWO $100
20 NEUMANNSGATE
47-5/590-0290
Potetkjelleren
Traditional food served in a series of tiny candlelit salons.
DINNER FOR TWO $114
1A KONG OSCARSGATE
47-5/532-0070
Soho Kitchen & Lounge
DINNER FOR TWO $90
27 HÅKONSGATEN
47-5/590-1960
CAFÉS, BARS, AND CLUBS
Aroma Restaurant & Bar
1 ROSENKRANTZGATE
47-5/556-0020
Café Opera
18 ENGEN; 47-5/523-0315
Dr. Livingstone
12 KONG OSCARSGATE 47-5/556-0312
Garage
Catch the latest local and international bands here.
14 CHRISTIESGATE 47-5/532-1980
Kafé Kippers
Its large terrace overlooking the new port is the town's smartest spot for lunch on a sunny day.
8 GEORGERNES VERFT
47-5/531-0060
Madam Felle
BRYGGEN, 47-5/554-3058
Retro
16 KLOSTERET, 47-5/531-1616
