Årstad
Bergen
Popular places to visit
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.
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
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.
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
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, Operated & Guided by Locals
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Local Guide
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen: Øygarden Islets Guided Kayaking Tour
Top hotels in Årstad
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
"Stayed for 3 nights with family.The hotel location is good and close to supermarket and other amenities. It's a 20 minute walk to train station. No tea or coffeemaking facilities in room.In common area were there were facilitaties for coffee and tea,the tray was empty on a lot of occasions and when ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Moxy Bergen
"Excellent rapport qualité prix. À 30 minutes de marche du centre touristique de Bergen."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
"Nice place, clean, friendly, Quito in the night, free park for my car."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Solheimsviken Bergen
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
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
"Breakfast was great. Lots of different food. ."
Reviewed on 4 May 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 West Norway Museum of Decorative Art and Hurtigruten Terminal 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, Gamlehaugen and Vannkanten Waterworld are some notable places to visit nearby.
