Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Set right by Bryggen with comfortable beds, a superb breakfast buffet, and friendly service.
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The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel offers an ideal base right by Bergen's historic waterfront and old quarter. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, reliable free Wi-Fi, helpful staff, and an extensive breakfast buffet with warm and cold options. However, compact bathrooms can feel like a tight squeeze and often lack proper shower enclosures to prevent water from spilling out. 10122
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What travelers noticed
- The location places guests right by the waterfront and the old center. 10153
- Staff are genuinely friendly and super helpful across the reception and breakfast areas. 22153
- The breakfast buffet earns widespread acclaim for its impressive multi choice variety and rich Scandinavian options. 1519
- Beds are consistently comfortable with quality mattresses and pillows for quiet sleep. 1512
The catch
- While some guests find the bathrooms modern and nice, others report that they are a tight squeeze with limited towels and showers prone to splashing water over the floor. 12
- Some rooms offer views of the mountain and old houses, while other windows only face other buildings and an interior courtyard. 8
Who it's for
- — Sightseeing along the waterfront
- — Breakfast buffet enthusiasts
- — Comfortable central stays
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting large bathrooms
- — Light sleepers bothered by seagull noise
Seen on camera
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“great reading lights nice bathroom again”
youtube.com1:52“and the bathroom here's the bathroom it looks very different than the radisson in vilnius it's kind of new but small”
youtube.com4:08“we booked a junior suite but i expected something bigger and better than this this looks like an ordinary room very smal…”
youtube.com8:15“the brigand stop the fly bus stop and i'm gonna show you how convenient it is because here is the radisson blue right be…”
youtube.com0:14“really really good hotel with very helpful people this is a very big hotel”
youtube.com0:45“we're gonna have dinner here at the radisson it was pouring a moment ago and the rain just stopped reading at the radiss…”
youtube.com2:40“this is what you get in bergen anyway this is an old town you know everything is here so they don't have a lot of space…”
youtube.com8:51“we even have a view of old brigan well i am very excited to be away again”
youtube.com1:40“nice bathroom again okay daniel you and i have bathroom envy every time we go into one of these bathrooms it's like oh i…”
youtube.com1:57“fish and chips but i like the way they do the peas”
youtube.com3:34“do we have enough towels for us no we don't have enough only two towels for two and we are three here we booked for thre…”
youtube.com4:25“and here is a safe and a refrigerator small one that doesn't work smells bad that doesn't work make tea or something her…”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85- “nice bathroom again okay daniel you and i have bathroom envy every time we go into one of these bathrooms it's like oh i really should redo my house” 11:57
- “Hotel bathrooms in Norway are rarely big so this is nothing unusual, but it was a tight squeeze. This was made up for in many respects by the excellent shower and, despite the small size of the room, plenty of space for toiletries.” 12
Location
95- “10 days ago we stayed at the Radisson Blu Royal in Bergen for two nights. The location is beyond ideal - it's literally right in the UNESCO World Heritage old center along the waterfront, just set back 50 meters and tucked in behind the historic row of colorful Bryggen buildings you see in every photo of the city.” 10
- “Opus XVI is undoubtedly the best. Their location is superb (2 blocks from the waterfront), their breakfast buffet is five star, and their rooms are very comfortable and well appointed.” 6
Room
78Service
81- “The Thief, on the Tjuvholmen islet, is the only one of its kind in town, with a determinedly modernist approach, a credible art collection, and the best harbor views in town.” 24
- “We cannot fault any aspect of the hotel facilities or the reception staff who are accommodating, genuinely friendly and super helpful.” 22
Bed & Sleep
82Value
75- “The breakfast was very good, and you can make lunches to take with you for a fee.” 11
- “oms at this time of year (January) are under 1,000 kroner per night. That's great value for this standard in the heart of a major Norwegian city. Prices rise in high season, but the hotel remains one of the better value options in Bergen.” 12
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-31
Where it sits
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen and the 2 other hotels we cover in Bergen. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- Bryggen Hanseatic WharfBryggen — 1 min walk · 0.1 km
- Theta museumThetamuseet — 1 min walk · 0.1 km
- Rosenkrantz TowerRosenkrantztårnet — 4 min walk · 0.3 km
- Fløibanen, nedre stasjon — 5 min walk · 0.4 km
- Bergenhus FortressBergenhus festning — 5 min walk · 0.4 km
- Gestapo MuseumGestapomuseet — 7 min walk · 0.6 km
- Den Nationale Scene — 8 min walk · 0.6 km
- University of BergenUniversitet i Bergen — 20 min walk · 1.6 km
- Bergen Flesland AirportBGO — 13 min drive · 13.2 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the modest median of 88, across 342 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 342 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “Im Restaurant wird ebenfalls das Frühstück als Buffet serviert. Typisch skandinavisch, gibt es ein reichhaltiges Angebot an warmen und kalten Speisen, zu denen auch norwegische Fischspezialitäten gehören.” 5
- “Opus XVI is undoubtedly the best. Their location is superb (2 blocks from the waterfront), their breakfast buffet is five star, and their rooms are very comfortable and well appointed.” 6
- “Fantastic buffet breakfast” 15
- “In the evening, we dine at 26 North's Restaurant and our tastebuds are sent into overdrive, excited by the tasty delights of the local cuisine.” 22
- “While that is not wrong, all the hotels I've stayed in in Bergen (about 10) has had better buffets then Opus. They have a nice a la carte with eggs Benedict, avocado toast etc though. Don't get me wrong, the breakfast was good (7,5/10) and the hotel is definitely recommended by me.” 6
- “Based on the forecast for next weekend in Bergen, 3-5/7, you shouldn't have to worry about air conditioning with daytime temperature in the low 60s. We stayed at the Thon Rosenkrantz in a superior room in May 2023.. Great location, comfortable room and wonderful breakfast buffet.” 3
- “Great location and if the weather is nice you can have breakfast on the balcony right on the water. We enjoyed our stay at the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in May 2023. Great location, nice breakfast.” 10
- “huge huge buffet let's see what there is these are the cheeses naturally lubricated wow look at the amount of breads we've got here muffins yogurt” 1
- “Coffee is provided in a flask on the table, saving a trip and the always endless queue at a Norwegian coffee machine! A good start. The buffet was decent with a good selection of hot items too.” 12
- “The hallways were painted some extremely bright colors, which looked odd to us, but the room was nice and they had a good breakfast.” 10
- “Breakfast had something for everyone and a lot of it.” 15
- “And they had an early evening spread as well. Much smaller but great for a light dinner. All included in room cost.” 10
- “I t was said earlier that their breakfast buffet was good. While that is not wrong, all the hotels I've stayed in in Bergen (about 10) has had better buffets then Opus. They have a nice a la carte with eggs Benedict, avocado toast etc though.” 6
- “Another vote for the Thon Rosenkrantz. Our room was quite large and the breakfast buffet was the grandest I've ever seen.” 10
- “So quiet and central! Breakfast variety was impressive, ensuring a delightful start to our daily adventures.” 19
- “Fantastic buffet breakfast Read full review” 14
- “I forgot to mention about the breakfast - one of the best I had in Scandinavia. I didn't know about the pack your lunch at a cost. I used just took an extra pastry and fruit to go. But I did spend a good time at the breakfast getting my fuel for the day - the smoothies and coffee were fantastic, and great options for those with different diet (gluten free, vegetarian, etc).” 3
- “Radisson Breakfast is also on top notch. In the contrary, Clarion had limited option for fruits or cheese or musli. Radisson had continental breakfast and lot of options for allergic person too.” 13
- “Today, the hotel's Frescohallen restaurant is a Bergen attraction in and of itself, with its giant murals from 1923 uncovered and restored.” 11
- “The mood and ambience of the restaurant is sleek, contemporary and inviting. We are impressed by the diverse menu and the staff's hospitality, as well as the cool presentation and freshness of the meals. N.B. The halibut is divine!” 22
- “It was on the other side of the harbor from the Radisson, but we easily walked all over. We only stayed one night there, but we enjoyed the breakfast buffet.” 11
- “Another vote for the Thon Rosenkrantz. Our room was quite large and the breakfast buffet was the grandest I've ever seen. They had choices for just about every cuisine you could want.” 10
- “Excellent comfortable room, superb multi choice breakfast buffet and dinner menu choices.” 15
- “Don't get me wrong, the breakfast was good (7,5/10) and the hotel is definitely recommended by me.” 6
- “amazing hotel, very well located, exceptional breakfast and staff, especially the man who greeted guests for breakfast, was always smiling and very friendly.” 15
- “Customer service was friendly and helpful.” 15
- “The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen and its lovely staff helped to make our stay in Bergen truly unforgettable.” 22
- “Fantastic upgrade to a spacious room, friendly service, and delicious breakfast made our stay memorable!” 19
- “Can't beat the location, they have a great breakfast spread, service was attentive and helpful.” 10
- “The entire staff were friendly and helpful.” 15
- “Immaculate breakfast spread and an incredibly helpful front desk made our time in Bergen so enjoyable.” 19
- “Perfect location by the waterfront! Warm and welcoming staff made our journey unforgettable.” 19
- “Good location, very clean. Check-in and check-out are automated at a kiosk.” 10
- “Havnekontoret is supposed to be nice (Rihanna stayed there when she came to Bergen), but it's kinda "uncentral" in terms of being in the heart of the city.” 2
- “this is what you get in bergen anyway this is an old town you know everything is here so they don't have a lot of space they just have to it's compact but it's nice it's clean very clean so easy” On camera88:51
- “so we just ordered the extra towel extra set because the towel is only good for two people and we also asked for the extra key and now we got it very quick service very fast” 8
- “Every staff member was great.” 15
- “We stayed at the Opus Hotel. The hotel is quite central , the ambience is good , rooms well decorated though quite small ( the basic/ classic room was the same cost as a much larger room in Norge Scandic or Skostredet), breakfast was quite nice and the staff helpful.” 3
- “Staff were incredibly kind; the baked salmon at breakfast truly stole the show during our enjoyable stay!” 19
- “Kato (?) welcomed us. Very nice, helpful and our room was ready early so we were able to get in upon our early arrival.” 15
- “I only ate a small meal and a beer here. That being said, the service was average and didn't inspire me to want to come back for something more substantial later in my stay.” 12
- “The Thief, on the Tjuvholmen islet, is the only one of its kind in town, with a determinedly modernist approach, a credible art collection, and the best harbor views in town.” 24
- “Reviewers appreciate complimentary water and cookies provided at reception.” 9
- “We cannot fault any aspect of the hotel facilities or the reception staff who are accommodating, genuinely friendly and super helpful.” 22
- “really really good hotel with very helpful people this is a very big hotel” On camera10:45
- “do we have enough towels for us no we don't have enough only two towels for two and we are three here we booked for three that's not enough” On camera84:25
- “and here is a safe and a refrigerator small one that doesn't work smells bad that doesn't work make tea or something here you have the glass here as well nice juice it smells bad in the fridge” On camera85:37
- “My daughter and I will be staying at the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in July, which was recommended by several people on the forum. The location is very nice and is located near Bryggen in the city center.” 3
- “Great location and if the weather is nice you can have breakfast on the balcony right on the water. We enjoyed our stay at the Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz in May 2023. Great location, nice breakfast.” 10
- “The location was great for us. It was on the other side of the harbor from the Radisson, but we easily walked all over.” 11
- “Opus XVI is undoubtedly the best. Their location is superb (2 blocks from the waterfront), their breakfast buffet is five star, and their rooms are very comfortable and well appointed.” 6
- “Both Clarion Collection Havnekontoret and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, are situated in the more historic part of Bergen. I would hardly call their location non central, seeing as they are only a 5 min walk from Hotel Norge.” 2
- “Last August (2024) we stayed at the Thon Bristol and it was fine. The hallways were painted some extremely bright colors, which looked odd to us, but the room was nice and they had a good breakfast. The location was ideal.” 10
- “I stayed 3 nights at the Best Western at Ole Bull. excellent location.” 10
- “In fact, the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is within easy walking distance of all the other bucket list attractions you'll ever need to tick off in Bergen.” 22
- “Not fancy by any means, but a good solid hotel with an excellent location is the Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen.” 11
- “Both Clarion Collection Havnekontoret and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, are situated in the more historic part of Bergen. I would hardly call their location non central, seeing as they are only a 5 min walk from Hotel Norge. They are right next door to the most popular sights in Bergen as well; Bryggen, the fish market, Håkonshall, the funicular etc.” 2
- “The location was perfect for seeing Bergen and walking to our cruise ship after a couple of days exploring on our own.” 15
- “Great location, walking distance to most places.” 15
- “The Rica Ørnen hotel is the newest and biggeste hotel in downtown Bergen. It is situated between two streets with heavy traffic though, so the location isnt the best.” 2
- “The 4-star smoke-free Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen is situated in a prime touristic area of Bergen, a mere 0.7 miles from the octagonal Lille Lungegardsvannet Lake and approximately a 5-minute walk from Haakon's Hall Castle.” 9
- “I've also stayed at the Clarion Admiral. Great location and if the weather is nice you can have breakfast on the balcony right on the water.” 10
- “The hotel location was ideal, and the hotel itself was well kept and clean.” 11
- “If you decide that you might want a splurge, a once-in-a-lifetime incredible hotel, try Charmante. https://www.hotelcharmante.no/ I stayed there a few weeks ago - I kept walking around the hotel sitting, taking pictures, etc. It is a splurge, but sometimes you just have to. And I just checked online, air-conditioning is listed under the rooms. Great location as well.” 3
- “10 days ago we stayed at the Radisson Blu Royal in Bergen for two nights. The location is beyond ideal - it's literally right in the UNESCO World Heritage old center along the waterfront, just set back 50 meters and tucked in behind the historic row of colorful Bryggen buildings you see in every photo of the city.” 10
- “Clean room and comfortable bed.” 15
- “Every staff member was great. Our beds were comfortable and room was quiet.” 15
- “The hallways were painted some extremely bright colors, which looked odd to us, but the room was nice and they had a good breakfast.” 10
- “Last August (2024) we stayed at the Thon Bristol and it was fine. The hallways were painted some extremely bright colors, which looked odd to us, but the room was nice and they had a good breakfast. The location was ideal. Everything was clean and well kept.” 10
- “I stayed in clarion hotel, Bergen which had decent stay, small room, room was not equipped with basic facilities like kettle or normal water.” 13
- “we booked a junior suite but i expected something bigger and better than this this looks like an ordinary room very small i suppose standard room is even smaller so this is all what you got for a suite a junior suite” On camera88:15
- “Our Standard Double Room is light and bright with contemporary styling, a large picture window overlooking the museum area, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi and air con.” 22
- “My first impression of the room was that it was smaller than many Radisson Blu hotels that I've stayed in. But I think that was down to the sloping roof more than anything. After a couple nights, I was comfortable and felt there was more than enough space.” 12
- “The room was larger than expected, clean and quiet.” 15
- “The hotel location was ideal, and the hotel itself was well kept and clean. Our room was spacious enough for both my daughter and I to spread out a bit.” 11
- “On the other hand Radisson had all small things in room, big enough not to feel claustrophobic.” 13
- “We stayed at the Thon Rosenkrantz in Bergen in early August not long ago and the weather during our stay was nearly a heatwave for Scandinavia which sadly I think is becoming more common. We did not have AC in the hotel room and it was brutal! We had to open the window in our room which didn't help and just let in light and outside noise. Sleeping was miserable.” 3
- “A lot of bird squawking noises though (we had just come from Shetland, so we were used to bird noise), lots of seagulls around.” 10
- “So quiet and central! Breakfast variety was impressive, ensuring a delightful start to our daily adventures.” 19
- “We did have one issue: No air conditioning. Now, I had never dreamed that we would ever need or want aircon in Bergen, but when we were there, they were experiencing an unprecedented heat wave - with temps in the mid 80s.” 10
- “My son-in-law was in Bergen last year and enjoyed his stay at the Thon Hotel Orion. The price was decent, too.” 10
- “we're gonna have dinner here at the radisson it was pouring a moment ago and the rain just stopped reading at the radisson only because it is pretty icky out there they are not inexpensive and their least expensive wine is 14 of glass” On camera12:40
- “Opus XVI is undoubtedly the best. Their location is superb (2 blocks from the waterfront), their breakfast buffet is five star, and their rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. Luxe prices but more than worth it.” 6
- “look nice big airy room but even if we didn't use points it was not terribly expensive in the scheme of hotel rooms let's put it this way and thinking about norway which is a very very wealthy country” 1
- “The breakfast was very good, and you can make lunches to take with you for a fee.” 11
- “The prices were high and while the food was good, there are better value choices elsewhere in the city centre.” 12
- “Avoid Havenkontoret - They Refused to Honor the Booked Rate We booked a room at Havenkontoret in early May and checked in this afternoon. We booked a room at Havenkontoret in early May and checked in this afternoon. Upon arrival, we were told they would not honor the rate we had reserved.” 10
- “oms at this time of year (January) are under 1,000 kroner per night. That's great value for this standard in the heart of a major Norwegian city. Prices rise in high season, but the hotel remains one of the better value options in Bergen.” 12
- “look nice big airy room but even if we didn't use points it was not terribly expensive in the scheme of hotel rooms” 1
- “and the bathroom here's the bathroom it looks very different than the radisson in vilnius it's kind of new but small” On camera84:08
- “Hotel bathrooms in Norway are rarely big so this is nothing unusual, but it was a tight squeeze. This was made up for in many respects by the excellent shower and, despite the small size of the room, plenty of space for toiletries.” 12
- “I had a slow-draining bathroom sink, and he was up there and fixed it within 5 minutes.” 10
- “nice bathroom again okay daniel you and i have bathroom envy every time we go into one of these bathrooms it's like oh i really should redo my house” On camera11:57
- “Bathroom issues: Curved bathtubs without grips and shower puddling occur.” 9
- “Whereas the room was bigger than it looked, the bathroom was as small as it looked. Hotel bathrooms in Norway are rarely big so this is nothing unusual, but it was a tight squeeze.” 12
- “we even have a view of old brigan well i am very excited to be away again” On camera11:40
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- 5Review: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen | Betty's Vacationbettysvacation.comReview site2025-04-30Recent8 quotes used
“Im Restaurant wird ebenfalls das Frühstück als Buffet serviert. Typisch skandinavisch, gibt es ein reichhaltiges Angebot an warmen und kalten Speisen, zu denen auch norwegische Fischspezialitäten gehören.”
Read originalbettysvacation.com - 6Best hotel in Bergenreddit.comForum thread2025-01-26Ageing7 quotes used
“Opus XVI is undoubtedly the best. Their location is superb (2 blocks from the waterfront), their breakfast buffet is five star, and their rooms are very comfortable and well appointed.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Radisson blu vs clarion collection Havnekontoret : r/Bergenreddit.comForum thread2024-08-15Ageing4 quotes used
“I stayed in clarion hotel, Bergen which had decent stay, small room, room was not equipped with basic facilities like kettle or normal water.”
Read originalreddit.com - 22Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen - Pixsell Travelspixselltravels.comReview site2023-12-11Ageing6 quotes used
“The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen and its lovely staff helped to make our stay in Bergen truly unforgettable.”
Read originalpixselltravels.com - 12Radisson Blu Royal Hotel at Bergen's Bryggenlifeinnorway.netReview site2020-01-29Ageing11 quotes used
“Of course, what matters most about any hotel room is the bed. As with all Radisson Blu hotels, the mattress and pillows were all excellent and I enjoyed three great nights of sleep.”
Read originallifeinnorway.net - 16Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Bergenclassicvacations.comReview site2016-01-06AgeingRead originalclassicvacations.com
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