Bergen Børs Hotel

A luxury boutique hotel with two of Bergen’s best restaurants, steps from the waterfront.

Overview

Located in Bergen’s former stock exchange building—and across the street from the harbor—this 127-room hotel is one of the few luxury options in town. The upscale dining options include an all-day seafood cathedral surrounded by restored frescoes, while a Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant serves multi-course menus that change with the seasons. Well-designed rooms have tall ceilings and original details, like arched windows and herringbone floors, and are stocked with minibars and bathrobes.

Kimkim's Take

Lilly
Lilly Graves kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, August 2022 (Learn more)
Pros  
  • Enjoy a beautifully-restored boutique hotel in the heart of Bergen, steps from the bustling Fish Market and UNESCO-listed wharf that dates back to medieval times.
  • All guest rooms have bespoke furnishings, sound-proof windows, Nespresso machines, and heated bathroom floors.
  • A stunning seafood restaurant—restored as of 2022—draws locals and celebs with an impressive wine cellar, while the Michelin-starred restaurant, Bare, requires advance reservations.
  • Other notable amenities include a bar with one of the best cocktail programs in the city and a gin distillery based on the ground floor.
  • Breakfast is included and there’s a 24-hour fitness center onsite.
Cons
  • The moderate and standard rooms are compact and likely lack views; couples may want to upgrade to the superior rooms with more space.

Authenticity

It’s hard to miss the hotel’s neo-Renaissance architecture that dates back to 1862 when the building housed Bergen’s stock exchange. Today, new owners have modernized the interiors while paying attention to the original details that have been thoughtfully preserved throughout the property, from the expansive arched windows to the bank vaults on the third floor. Guests will also feel the brand’s distinct style as they walk up red-carpeted stairs that lead to a minimalist marble lobby. Around the corner is the hotel’s new gem, an enormous bi-level seafood restaurant, called Fresco Hall, with restored murals painted by Alex Revold in the 1920s. The spiffily-dressed staff members move between the restaurant and lobby and there may be murmurs of a particular American celeb arriving for a meeting. Whether you’re here for a drink, a meal, or an overnight stay, it's easy to see that this is one of the most sophisticated places in town. 

Location

The hotel is truly in the heart of Bergen, set on a picturesque pedestrian plaza adorned with monuments across the street from the main harbor. The front entrance literally meets up with the city’s daily Fish Market with dozens of booths dedicated to selling fresh seafood, produce, and souvenirs. Guests staying at the hotel will be in a prime position to walk to major attractions like museums, the funicular to the top of Fløyen mountain, and the colorful Bryggen wharf that dates back to its Hanseatic League heyday. Guests can easily catch the Flybussen coach with regular trips to and from the airport. Parking is available at the KlosterGarasjen garage where guests receive a 15% discount (register at the front desk), and city bikes are available for hire near the entrance.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The hotel has 127 rooms and suites in a variety of categories with bespoke furnishings and either soft gray carpeting or herringbone wood floors. What they do have in common are high ceilings and sound-proof windows, as well as mini-bars, Nespresso machines, and bathrobes. Bathrooms have walk-in showers (bathtubs can be requested), and all have luxury touches like heated floors and natural bath products from a Norwegian brand called Fitjar, in eco-friendly pumps. The moderate and standard rooms are compact and more affordable, while the superior, deluxe, and suite options are perhaps worth the splurge for more space and potential views of Bergen’s colorful harbor and forested mountains.

Other Highlights

The hotel operates two standout restaurants starting with the all-day seafood cathedral (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) called Fresco Hall with various seating areas including a private lounge that can seat 38 people. On the third floor of the hotel is Bergen’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, called Bare, with multi-course Nordic menus—and caviar upgrades—that change with the seasons. Next to the restaurant is the Chamber of Commerce Bar in a dark-lit space with mirrored walls and Tudor-style windows, which is said to have the best cocktail program in the city. Whether you have a reservation at Bare or not, you’ll dine here every morning at the elegant breakfast buffet, included in the price, with fresh-baked pastries and organic items. The hotel also has a lounge space for remote workers with self-serve coffee and tea.

Hotel Information

4-star Hotel
+47 55336400
Vågsallmenningen 1
Free wifi

Traveler Reviews

Overall Rating (13 reviews)
4.8 out of 5
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.8
Location
4.9
Staff
4.6
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.9
Sarah
Sarah B.
Newburgh, NY | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

If you have the chance to stay here, DO. This amazing hotel was nothing short of incredible - very kind and professional staff, the food was delicious, and the building is so beautiful. Read more

If you have the chance to stay here, DO. This amazing hotel was nothing short of incredible - very kind and professional staff, the food was delicious, and the building is so beautiful.

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Location
The view from our room overlooked the harbor and was about a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in February 2023
Maria Christina
Maria Christina S.
the Philippines | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022

Good room, good breakfast selection. Classy hotel Read more

Good room, good breakfast selection. Classy hotel

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Gave wrong directions to Torget
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Stayed in November 2022
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Seth O.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022

Upscale, busy popular hotel. The location doesn't get much better than this. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet from all sides. This is classic Bergen in all it's history. Read more

Upscale, busy popular hotel. The location doesn't get much better than this. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet from all sides. This is classic Bergen in all it's history.

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Stayed in September 2022
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Shant H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2022

Spacious room and nice view. Bathroom had weird design Read more

Spacious room and nice view. Bathroom had weird design

Authenticity & Character
Uniquely beautiful dining room
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2022
B
Belinda C.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2022

Explore this hotel on your arrival, as staff didn’t say much, it is fabulous. Read more

Explore this hotel on your arrival, as staff didn’t say much, it is fabulous.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2022
Daniel
Daniel B.
Waterford, CT | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

Wonderful staff, great room and fantastic restaurant, centrally located. Quite perfect.

Stayed in June 2022
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Ryan R.
Meridian, ID | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022

Very quiet rooms and the family room provided ample room for a family of 4 with 3 beds. The buffet breakfast was the largest spread we had in Norway! Read more

Very quiet rooms and the family room provided ample room for a family of 4 with 3 beds. The buffet breakfast was the largest spread we had in Norway!

Authenticity & Character
Such a cool old but beautifully updated building
Location
So close to Bryggen, the ferry, and the fish market.
Staff
Always professional, pleasant, and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Stayed in July 2022
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Peter D.
India | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022

The hotel was well situated in a nice part of town. Much of what you would want to do is very nearby in walking distance. The rooms are nicely designed, well maintained but cozy. It is best to plan your day outside of the room as opposed to in the room. The lobby was tight with limited seating, normally occupied by guests. The restaurants are excellent and the ground floor restaurant has a very special high ceiling and uniquely designed layout which is really special. We did have one... Read more

The hotel was well situated in a nice part of town. Much of what you would want to do is very nearby in walking distance. The rooms are nicely designed, well maintained but cozy. It is best to plan your day outside of the room as opposed to in the room. The lobby was tight with limited seating, normally occupied by guests. The restaurants are excellent and the ground floor restaurant has a very special high ceiling and uniquely designed layout which is really special. We did have one observation around the front desk staff.: some were familiar with the town and had helpful suggestions, whereas others were not and relied on google.

Authenticity & Character
Ground floor restaurant
Location
Central location
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2022
Natalie
Natalie G.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2022

The hotel was super nice, the staff was great here- and being that we couldn’t make breakfast either time we stayed here they prepared us a breakfast box and it was delicious.
The restaurant is booked super far in advance but luckily the location is great in the centre of town so there are many great restaurant choices around, and even a grocery store right across the street. Read more

The hotel was super nice, the staff was great here- and being that we couldn’t make breakfast either time we stayed here they prepared us a breakfast box and it was delicious.
The restaurant is booked super far in advance but luckily the location is great in the centre of town so there are many great restaurant choices around, and even a grocery store right across the street.

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Each time we stayed here the staff brought a kettle to my room for me which I appreciated SO much!
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Stayed in June 2022
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Susan K.
Carmel, IN | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2022

A beautiful hotel with a wonderful location across from the fish market . Read more

A beautiful hotel with a wonderful location across from the fish market .

Authenticity & Character
Location
centrally located to the harbor
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2022