Årstad
Bergen
Popular places to visit
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
Bryggen Waterfront
Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.
Fish Market
Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.
Floibanen Funicular
Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.
Bergen Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Things to do
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – Operated & Guided by Locals
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, Operated & Guided by Locals
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Top hotels in Årstad
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
Clean room, good dinner in the sun outside
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Moxy Bergen
Great location, clean room, good bar
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
Very nice hostel, good location and fully equiped to make your own meals. Enjoyed our 3 nights there.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen
Clean room,great staff, average breakfast paid parking
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Nice clean apartment and a good price. Great spot to walk where ever you may need to go plus a bus stop nearby if you need to go further.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Clean annd comfortable but very basic. Not even any drinking glasses or mugs in the room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Årstad
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Nygård
While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Bergen Kunsthall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Fyllingsdalen
While Fyllingsdalen isn't home to many top sights, Fantoft Stave Church and Troldhaugen are some notable places to visit nearby.
