Citybox Bergen City is the smart budget choice in an expensive city. It sits on Nygårdsgaten, a short walk from Bryggen, the Fish Market and the Fløibanen station, and it works on a no-frills model: self-service check-in with a photo ID at a terminal on arrival, hosts available around the clock, and clean, compact rooms. There are junior suites, family rooms and accessible rooms, plus rooms with an extra bed on request. Facilities include a shared guest kitchen and common area, a self-service laundromat on the second floor, free fast Wi-Fi, luggage storage, meeting rooms and lobby vending machines. It is pet-friendly, has baby cots and is Green Key certified. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
The value comes from what the hotel leaves out. Breakfast is not included in the booking, and there is no restaurant or bar, so you are paying for the room and nothing else. That suits travellers who plan to eat out or self-cater. A partner café serves breakfast nearby, and guests also use the shared kitchen, which has a microwave and kettles, and the vending machines in the lobby for snacks and coffee.
In Norway, where a restaurant meal costs a lot, the kitchen alone can save real money on a longer stay, especially for families.
The location is excellent for the price. You can walk to Bryggen, the Fish Market and the Fløibanen in a few minutes, and the light rail to the airport stops at Bergen Busstasjon, about five minutes away on foot. The bus and railway stations are close, which also helps if you are catching an early fjord tour. The streets around Nygårdsgaten are a normal city neighbourhood, so you will hear some traffic and weekend nightlife, and a higher room is worth asking for if you are a light sleeper.
Good to know
Check-in is self-service, which is fast but needs your photo ID and a working scanner, and the laundromat takes card payments only. The rooms are small, so travellers with a lot of luggage should check the room type, and the junior suites offer more space.
Citybox suits solo travellers, couples, students and families on a budget, and anyone who views a hotel as a place to sleep rather than a destination. It is not for those who want breakfast in the building, a view or a concierge, but it makes a Bergen visit affordable.
Why stay here
- ✓Self-service check-in
- ✓Hosts available 24/7
- ✓Shared guest kitchen
- ✓Self-service laundromat
- ✓Free fast Wi-Fi
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Family and accessible rooms
- ✓Green Key certified
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Citybox Bergen City?+
No. Breakfast is not included, but a partner café nearby serves it, and guests can use the shared kitchen and lobby vending machines.
How does check-in work?+
Check-in is self-service: you scan a valid photo ID at a terminal on arrival. Hosts are available around the clock, and check-in is from 15:00.
How far is it from Bryggen and the airport light rail?+
It is a short walk from Bryggen, the Fish Market and the Fløibanen. The light rail to the airport stops at Bergen Busstasjon, about a five-minute walk away.
