Grand Hotel Terminus is the classic station hotel in Bergen, standing at Zander Kaaes gate 6 directly beside the railway station and the Nonneseter light rail stop, both a one-to-two-minute walk. It has 172 rooms across nine room types, and every room has free Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, a 32-inch smart television, heating, a desk and daily housekeeping. The hotel feels traditional rather than trendy, with a library, a garden and a terrace as well as a bar and restaurant. Terminus Whiskybar serves Scandinavian cuisine for dinner and lighter food, and in the evening it is a pleasant place for a drink. A 24-hour gym, free bicycle rental, a barbecue grill, laundry and dry cleaning, a concierge, a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a business centre complete the package. The hotel is smoke-free and does not accept pets, except for service animals.
The position is ideal for arrivals, departures and day trips. The Bergen Line, which carries passengers to Voss and Myrdal for the Flåm Railway, starts at the station beside the hotel, and the airport light rail passes within a couple of minutes' walk. Many fjord tours and coaches depart from the station area, which means an early start is a short stroll rather than a taxi ride.
Grieghallen is about five minutes away, the lakeside KODE art museums are close, and the Fish Market and Bryggen are roughly ten minutes on foot. The airport is about twenty-five minutes by car.
The rooms are practical and comfortable, with a wide choice of room types, so check the descriptions and choose a larger room or an upper floor if you want quiet. A buffet breakfast with vegetarian options is served, and many guests find it varied and of good quality, but whether it is included depends on the rate, so check when you book.
The whisky bar and restaurant make it easy to eat in on a wet evening, and the garden and terrace are an unexpected pleasure in the middle of a busy transport district. Free bicycles are a nice touch for guests who want to explore beyond the old town.
Good to know
The area around the station is busy during the day, and the hotel suits travellers who value convenience over atmosphere. It is a good base for rail travellers, fjord day-trippers and anyone with an early departure, and it is a sensible mid-priced choice for couples and solo travellers. It is less suited to travellers who want to wake up facing the harbour or the wooden houses of Bryggen, since you walk about ten minutes to reach them.
The lack of a pool and the no-pets policy are the other things to bear in mind. For value, location for transport and traditional comfort, it is one of the best choices in the station district.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside the railway station
- ✓172 rooms in nine types
- ✓Terminus Whiskybar restaurant
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free bicycle rental
- ✓Library and concierge
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Grand Hotel Terminus?+
At Zander Kaaes gate 6, directly beside Bergen railway station and the Nonneseter light rail stop, in central Bergen.
Is it a good base for fjord day trips?+
Yes. The railway and bus stations are a minute or two away, and many tours depart from the station area, so early starts are easy.
Does it have a restaurant and gym?+
Yes. Terminus Whiskybar serves Scandinavian cuisine for dinner and lighter food, and there is a 24-hour gym.
