7 Best Hostels in Bergen

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If you are visiting Norway, then Bergen makes a wonderful base. Let’s check out these awesome Bergen hostels.

HI Bergen Hostel – Best Hostel for Couples in Bergen

This place is set on Mount Ulriken so you’re pretty much guaranteed some ace views from here looking out across the city and surrounding mountainous backdrop. Perfect if you wanna go hiking.

You can also rent a free bike from this recommended hostel in Bergen, which is cool. But if you were looking for somewhere to stay with your partner, soak up some romantic views and do cute stuff like hiking and cycling together, then this is the best hostel for couples in Bergen.

City Hostel Bergen – Best Overall Hostel in Bergen

This is an epic hostel in Bergen, in the heart of the city centre and near the bus station and train station. Handy facilities include luggage storage, laundry, and free Wi-Fi, and you can rent towels if you’ve forgotten to take your own.

The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, and common areas include a TV lounge and other relaxation areas. You can buy breakfast if you don’t feel like cooking in the morning and there are drinks machines too. Wi-Fi is free, though you will need to rent a towel if you don’t have one. Rooms are bright with pops of colour provided by quirky artwork.

Intermission Hostel – Best Cheap Hostel in Bergen

If you were looking for a Bergen backpackers hostel that gives you some good value for money, look no further than Intermission hostel. Yep, this place seriously has a lot of perks that help make it the best cheap hostel in Bergen.

So we’re talkin’ free tea and coffee as well as biscuits, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they serve up heart-shaped Norwegian waffles topped with brown cheese and jam. There’s also a cheap breakfast. Oh and a free laundry service.

But if you’re not into a dorm room right now, and you’d rather stay somewhere a lil’ more… plush and private, don’t worry. We’ve only gone and sorted through the best budget hotels in Bergen to give you even more choice. Peep ‘em below.

Citybox Bergen

This is pretty much a basic budget hotel that offers clean and comfortable rooms. There’s nothing really wrong with it, but it isn’t exactly luxury either. A pretty solid choice we reckon.

And actually the location is great – right near the central station, plus there are a load of good bars and places to eat nearby. This budget hotel in Bergen also has an automated check-in system and a friendly hostel-esque atmosphere, complete with a shared fridge.

Marken Guesthouse

Halfway between a hostel and a hotel, there are shared bathrooms here as well as a washing machine for guests to use – just in case you were missing that communal hostel atmosphere.

It’s actually more like a Bergen backpackers hostel than you’d think: there are even dorms here, plus a few chilled communal areas (nice and clean, too). The location is nice too, close to public transport and the funicular railway.

Bergen Budget Hostel – Best Party Hostel in Bergen

Whilst nowhere in Bergen (apart from actual bars) can boast being crunk central, this is a good shout for the best party hostel in Bergen. It’s got a good vibe thanks to a comfy lounge where it’s easy to get chatting to backpacking peeps.

This budget hostel in Bergen is also pretty much in the middle of the city, making it easy to find places to eat (but mainly drink) nearby, so you can head out with your new mates and find a bar you like best – there are plenty.

Bergen YMCA Hostel – Best Hostel for Solo Travellers in Bergen

RIGHT in the middle of the city centre, this top hostel in Bergen is a literal stone’s throw from the famous fish market – as well as the cute old town of Bergen.

Staying here is a good choice if you’re travelling by yourself. The staff are super helpful, and will answer any question you throw at ‘em, plus the whole place is generally comfy and friendly. Yep, definitely the best hostel for solo travellers in Bergen.

That’s the end of our handy list of the best hostels in Bergen.

There are a few places to choose from that will definitely suit you. From smaller hostels to one with a seemingly endless supply of bathrooms…

And since there aren’t zillions of hostels in Bergen, we threw in a couple of the best budget hostels in Bergen to help make your decision a little easier.

But if you still can’t find a place to stay in Bergen?

No worries! We’d say just go for Marken Gjestehus Hostel, our top pick for the best overall hostel in Bergen.

Travel Safety Tips for Bergen

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Hopefully by now you’ve found the perfect hostel for your upcoming trip to Bergen.

Planning an epic trip all across Norway or even Europe itself?

Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!

For more cool hostel guides around Europe, check out:

• Best hostels in Oslo
• Best hostels in Copenhagen

Over to you

By now I hope our epic guide to the best hostels in Bergen has helped you choose the perfect hostel for your adventure!

If you think we’ve missed anything or have any further thoughts, hit us up in the comments!