Hotel Augustin
The oldest family-run hotel in Bergen, Hotel Augustin knows the importance of family: it is currently being run by fourth-generation owners. Families looking for comfort and convenience at a wallet-friendly price will appreciate the central, budget-friendly hotel, with contemporary Norwegian art adorning all the walls and a mix of traditional and modern decor. Located just around the corner from Bergen fish market and harbor, it's also a close stroll from the aquarium and Fløibanen funicular railway, where you'll be treated to stunning views of the city and surrounding fjords.
Bergen Børs Hotel
Situated in the center of the city, a stay at the hip and historic Bergen Børs Hotel puts all of Bergen's top attractions at your doorstep. The hotel is located on the upper floors of a 19th-century stock exchange, and you can even opt to stay in the former stock exchange manager's office (now a luxury suite). There's an on-site fitness center, and guests are also eligible for discounts at Bergen's AdO Arena, a swimming facility that houses an Olympic-sized pool. The hotel restaurant offers tasty Nordic classics using local produce, with enough breakfast options to please even the pickiest of eaters. Rooms vary from mid-range to luxury, and some overlook the harbor, so be sure to request a room with a view.
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Scandic Byparken
The Scandic Byparken checks all the right boxes: it's clean, comfortable, and child-friendly, plus it boasts an award-winning breakfast spread. Offering family suites, free WiFi, and even a welcome gift for kids, the mid-range hotel is an all-around favorite for active families. Its central location means that the Scandic Byparken puts the fish market, Torgallmenningen Square, historic Bryggen, and Fisketorget are all a short stroll away. Better yet, borrow bicycles from reception and cruise around the city at your own pace. The hotel is also near public transportation stops and the airport shuttle bus, plus it's around the corner from scenic Lille Lungegårdsvann Lake.
Thon Hotel Bristol
Another comfortable, mid-range option in the city center, Thon Hotel Bristol is within walking distance from some of the city's top family-friendly attractions, including the aquarium, harbor, fish market, Fløibanen funicular, Torgalmenningen Square, and shops and restaurants. With coffee in the lobby around the clock and an on-site restaurant that incorporates local ingredients into a wide range of breakfast options, your family will surely be well-fed and fueled for your urban adventures.
Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg
Close to the airport, the Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg is the ultimate family-pleaser: the mid-range hotel boasts a free popcorn machine and children's playroom, plus kids are all treated to a gift bag. They even arrange treasure hunts in bouncy castles in the summertime, but the hotel decor is anything but child's play, with bright, plant-filled common spaces and newly renovated family suites. Located twenty minutes from the city center, the hotel is close to the indoor play center Leo's Lekeland, Vannkanten Waterworld, Høyt & Lavt climbing park, beaches, and hiking trails. It's also pet-friendly, so you might want to consider including your furry family members as well.