Alex put together a great trip for me and my ...
Norway | Jun 13 - Jun 15, 2025

Joost
Joost S.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Alex put together a great trip for me and my daughter on short notice! First time to Norway for both of us! We will definitely have to come back. Nick and Alejendra were very helpful after the trip was booked and helped adjust some last minute timing changes.

Hotel Review
Home Hotel Bryggen
Bergen

Very convenient location just off the harbor. Our room on the 6th floor was huge. The style and finishes are a bit dated, which on the plus side helps create the feeling that you are in a historic building. The small gym in the basement is nice, with a great sauna, which i used twice. We were positively surprised to learn that the hotel offers a complimentary fika (sweets & tea) in the afternoon and even a buffet style dinner for all guests at 6pm. We used this to our advantage by having an early dinner and then go out into the bright summer evening to eat some more fish and desert near the harbor. The breakfast buffet was great with lots of fresh choices, but quite crowded when it opened at 8. On Saturday night the bar across the street was very noisy with locals partying until 3am, which affected my sleep a little, but then again i was happy to see the Norwegians celebrating the nice summer weather. Overall a very solid hotel with character at a perfect location.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms feel a bit dated, but that only adds to the authentic character of this historic building. Great photos on the wall everywhere
Location
2 minutes from the harbor.
Staff
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms and bathrooms are clean and comfortable but quite basic for this type of hotel.
Activity Reviews
Food & Culture Walk
Food & Culture Walk
Bergen

Great overview of the history of Bergen by our guide Serena. She was very engaging and kept our group of 8 interested for the full 3 hours. I highly recommend this walk as we learned a lot of details about Bergen's history we would otherwise be unaware off.

Quality of Experience
Great overview of Bergen's history and some nice food stops
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Serena was excellent and fun to chat with
Fløibanen  Funicular Ticket
Fløibanen Funicular Ticket
Bergen

Cool experience. We took the funicular to the top and then did a challenging hike to the top of the Gondola via steep and remote trails.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 18, 2025
Thank you for the lovely review, Joost! We're so glad you and Lula had a great first trip to Norway🏔️ Alex, Nick, and Alejendra were all happy to help make it smooth and memorable, even with last-minute changes. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the hotel’s charm, location, and little surprises like the fika and evening buffet. Sorry about the Saturday night noise — summer in Norway does bring out the celebrations! We’d love to help with your next trip whenever you’re ready to return to see... Read more

Thank you for the lovely review, Joost! We're so glad you and Lula had a great first trip to Norway🏔️ Alex, Nick, and Alejendra were all happy to help make it smooth and memorable, even with last-minute changes.

It’s great to hear you enjoyed the hotel’s charm, location, and little surprises like the fika and evening buffet. Sorry about the Saturday night noise — summer in Norway does bring out the celebrations! We’d love to help with your next trip whenever you’re ready to return to see more fjords in less-crowded, off-the-beaten-path locations😁

Also, wonderful photo's, thank you for sharing these!