Mountain View Hotels in Bergen

I originally booked a Deluxe City View Room with a balcony for two nights, from the 10th to the 12th. However, due to a canceled overnight train, I needed to check in a night earlier, so I booked a Standard Room for the 9th on the same day, as I would be arriving very late. Since the two bookings were for different room types, I checked out on the 10th and switched to the Deluxe City View Room with a balcony. But I was extremely disappointed! When I entered the deluxe room, I found it was exactly the same as the Standard Room I stayed in last night. So, I went to the front desk to inquire if there had been a mistake. Why were the deluxe and standard rooms identical? The front desk staff member who responded initially said he wasn't entirely sure, as he wasn't a permanent employee there and was just helping out (though his attitude was fine). After several inquiries, he told me that Room 306, which I was in, was indeed a Deluxe City View Room. I pointed out that the pictures on Trip.com showed a balcony, but my room didn't have one. He then told me that only three rooms in the entire hotel have balconies, and those balconies are shared with other rooms! I found this quite absurd! However, there were no other rooms available, and I didn't want to ruin my travel mood, so I reluctantly accepted it. If I hadn't added that extra night in the standard room at the last minute, I wouldn't have had a comparison and wouldn't have encountered this unpleasant experience. I don't know if this is a problem with the platform's information or with the hotel itself!

This hotel's great advantage is its excellent location; it's convenient for getting everywhere. Their breakfast is really good, though the salmon was a bit salty, so be sure to go easy on it. Right across the street from the hotel entrance is a shopping mall, and just a short walk further is the most elegant area of the entire route, with a five-star lake only a three-minute walk away.

I booked this hotel about two months ago. Since I had consecutive nights but only needed breakfast on some days, I made separate reservations for each. It was very convenient for me, being close to the ferry terminal from Flåm, a supermarket, and Bryggen. The website stated check-in was at 4 PM, but I was able to check in a little after 3 PM. However, the person at the front desk during check-in seemed annoyed. When I asked about my luggage that I had dropped off earlier, they asked, 'Which room was it stored in?' Since I had only been assigned one room, I responded by asking, 'Which rooms are available?' They then unhappily directed me. There were about 5-6 people waiting to check in, and only two staff members were handling it. It's a shame, especially since the person who stored my luggage before check-in and the person who helped me with an inquiry after check-in were both perfectly professional. My room number had four digits, and it felt like it was in a separate annex, accessible via a staircase. Although there was a wheelchair lift, it felt more like a different hotel entirely. While it was technically a courtyard view, from my window, it was essentially a parking lot view at the same height, meaning I couldn't keep the curtains open. I really hope everyone else gets a room with a three-digit number. The breakfast, though, was excellent. There was a wide variety of breads and vegetables, gluten-free options, and even a live omelet station. It was definitely worth adding breakfast to my stay. I haven't factored the breakfast quality into my overall rating.

It's right next to the airport, very convenient, and the breakfast is good. We booked a family room with one double bed and one sofa bed. The room wasn't small, and transportation to the city center was convenient. Overall, we were satisfied.

Overall, a perfect experience! This is by far one of the best hostels I've stayed at in all of Europe. It's located on a hill, with its own little private area, complete with tables and lounge chairs outside where you can enjoy panoramic city views at night. Free breakfast is served in the mornings. While it's a typical 'Western breakfast,' it's quite characteristic of Nordic cuisine, and you can still take in the morning city panorama. The common areas are huge, and the kitchen's floor-to-ceiling windows look stunning when the afternoon sun hits them. I read some reviews saying towels and bed sheets cost extra, but when I stayed, the front desk said they were included. Maybe the policy changed? If I had to pick a downside, it would be that it's not right in the city center. However, public transport is convenient; you can take bus 12 from the city center all the way to the last stop, Montana, which is a direct route. For around 300 SEK, what more could you ask for in the Nordics? Highly recommended!