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.
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.
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.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Ulriken Cable Car
Make the journey up Bergen’s highest mountain to hike, dine and enjoy incredible panoramas across the mountains, fjords and sea.
Things to do
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Top hotels in Årstad
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
Good
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Moxy Bergen
Very nice room, was upgraded to a sea view room. Very quiet surroundings but hotel is very well connected to the center and the surroundings of Bergen
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Magic Hotel Solheimsviken
Good
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
Helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Nice place to stay in Bergen all areas walkable
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Clean and comfortable. Great location
Reviewed on Jan 3, 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
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Bergen Art Museum or Grieg Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Engen
When in Engen, you can plan a visit to Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Kloverhuset Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Fyllingsdalen
When in Fyllingsdalen, you can plan a visit to Gamlehaugen and Vannkanten Waterworld, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
