Clarion Hotel Admiral is one of the best-known hotels on Bergen's waterfront, and its main selling point is in the name of the street: C. Sundts gate runs along the harbour front, so the building looks across the Vågen to Bryggen. Guestrooms have a classic interior, with good bedding, flat-screen TV, desk, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with Rituals toiletries, and some rooms have a private balcony with views of the pier, the harbour or Mount Fløyen. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, a terrace and lounge areas, and seven meeting rooms for conferences. It is smoke-free and pet-friendly, with a small fee per stay. Its Social Bar and Bistro serves Norwegian ingredients with an international touch in a setting with waterfront views, and there is a bar with handcrafted cocktails.
The location is the reason to book here. From the front door you can walk to the Fish Market, the Fløibanen station and the Bryggen wharf in minutes, which makes it ideal for a city break on foot. The main shopping streets, the Bergen railway and bus stations and the light rail to the airport are a little further but within a short walk or taxi ride.
Because the hotel faces the harbour, a room on the harbour side gives you the view that people travel for, with the lights of Bryggen across the water in the evening. If you want that view, request it when you book, since the hotel also has rooms facing other directions.
The rooms are traditional rather than trendy, with hardwood or carpeted floors, solid bedding and a calm style. Balcony rooms with views of the pier or the harbour cost more but are worth it if you are here in good weather. A buffet breakfast is included and features fresh, organic products with Norwegian and New York-inspired dishes, which sets you up for a long day of walking.
The Social Bar and Bistro makes it easy to eat in on a wet evening, and the bar is a pleasant place for a drink at the end of a day.
Good to know
The hotel is popular with groups and conferences, so book early for weekends and event periods. Parking is available nearby at a discounted rate, but the hotel does not state that it has its own car park, so check before driving. It suits couples, solo travellers and business visitors, and families who want a central, comfortable base, and it sits in the upper-mid price range. It is less suited to travellers who want a self-catering kitchen or a very quiet street, since the waterfront can be lively on weekend nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbour-front location facing Bryggen
- ✓Buffet breakfast included
- ✓Social Bar and Bistro
- ✓Rooms with pier and Fløyen views
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
- ✓Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- ✓Terrace and lounge areas
- ✓Smoke-free and pet-friendly
Good questions
Where is Clarion Hotel Admiral?+
At C. Sundts gate 9 on the waterfront in central Bergen, a few steps from the harbour and across the water from Bryggen. The Fish Market and the Fløibanen station are within an easy walk.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, the hotel serves a complimentary buffet with fresh, organic products and Norwegian and New York-inspired dishes.
Can I get a room with a view?+
Some rooms have a balcony or a window with views of the pier, the harbour or Mount Fløyen. Ask for a harbour-side room when you book, as availability varies.
