Magic Hotel Korskirken

Good location near the water front and fish market. Cable car station is only 10 minutes walk. Breakfast is very good with many choices of continental style food. Full cook English breakfast made to order.

Arrived at the hotel at about 11pm, when they can't find the reservation though I've got all my mails on hand confirming the correct date and the bookings. They end up finding it booked into the wrong month (a miscommunication between the hotel and the agency I booked through?). Anyway, we get upstairs and onto a terrace, getting into the room we're kind of surprised it's as small as it is. We think no more of it and head out to get something to eat. Turns out the hotel is located near a shady street where people literally sit and deal ***** in front of us, none the less uses ***** while we walked by. We get back after getting our food. Again realises how small the room is as we could barely sit and eat together, unless we had sat in the bed. TV did not work, the lights were really bad as well as one of the bedside lamps didn't work. There were handmarks on the glass-toilet door, and in the shower revealed by the hot steam. While on the topic of showers, the waterpressure was BAD, really bad. And to top it all off, there was no way of venting the room. No windows can be opened, we had to be on guard while airing the room with our entrance door. It was really bad air while sleeping and it got a bit to warm inside the room for our comfort, though all temps were turned down. TLDR; No windows, handprints on walls, electronics did not work, narc's right outside. Positives were: we got a "really good price" quote front desk workers, however I would say it would be a scam to pay more than we did. It's really central. Bacon at breakfast was a 10/10 according to my boyfriend.

Good location but dark and narrow room. Bathroom lock does not work. No window for fresh air. Room size is overstated.

Good and central hotel in the city of Bergen. The interior design is quite extraordinary but does its job. While it's relatively dark in the room, the equipment is in good condition. The staff and breakfast were pretty good. Overall a good, relaxing and quiet stay.

I love the location of the hotel as it is within walking distance from a lot of attractions

The hotel's interior design is not for the faint of heart - let alone for a guest with any neurological health issues. My guess it was designed in the 90's, and poorly maintained ever since. I will not comment on design, only on safety, welfare and health. Peeling paint, dirty wall corners, old-cooking-oil carpet smell in the corridors, confusing signage, dusty artificial plants as decoration in public places. Inside the room - no air conditioner, lack of any instruction (even on how to connect to wi-fi), no brochure on attractions of the area, no coffeemaker/tea kettle, no safe for valuables. Very slippery when wet floors in the bathroom. Slippery plastic mosaic walls. Leaky shower hose and heads. No soap toiletries' holder. No holding wall-mounted bar in the shower. Toilet paper holder mounted on the back wall, so one has to be an acrobat to reach behind when in seated position. I spent one night, so could tolerate all of this, but I can see how inconvenient a longer stay will be. I witnessed a conversation in Reception: a long-staying guest complained the washing machine did not work, and the receptionist questioned him how he tried to fix it - instead of immediately apologizing and calling a maintenance worker to remedy it. A breakfast was a bright spot. Incredible variety of hot and cold dishes, meat, fish, dairy and pastries, drinks and breads in a buffet style - I was very pleasantly surprised. Transportation to the airport was disappointing. The hotel website offers fixed prices to airport: "All guests at Magic Hotel Solheimsviken receive fixed rates at Christiania Taxi. Use the iPad at reception when ordering. CHRISTIANIA TAXI To Flesland Airport - NOK 350" (which is about US$35) See: https://en.magichotels.no/fixed-benefits/christiania-taxi When I asked for transport to airport for next morning, I was not told of the iPad ordering procedure, instead the receptionist offered to order a taxi for me herself. She said to expect to pay 55-60 NOK, which I attributed to a misunderstanding. Actual bill came at ~670NOK, plus a tip, which made it more than a double of what the hotel stated will be the charge. So I was forced to overpay about $35, and was put in a situation w/ no choice, as I had to be in airport in time for security check to my flight. Overall, I will recommend this hotel only to a certain type of guest: young, athletic and healthy student. All others should look for something else.

Directly in the city center and 2 min walk to the harbor. Excellent services as commented and expected 👍👍

Convenient location, there’s a supermarket in the same building. Free luggage storage, friendly staff, rooftop window in our room. Overall a great stay.

Very nice hotel and facilities. Friendly staff and a lot of nice accessories added to the room. Would stay again and recommend for any other guests