Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is one of the biggest and best-placed hotels in the old part of Bergen. It stands on Dreggsallmenningen at the harbour, and Bryggen is a one-minute walk from the door, with Bergenhus Fortress about four minutes away on foot. The hotel is a four-class property, with 342 rooms in about ten room types, from Standard and Family rooms to Superior and Premium rooms, Junior Suites and a one-bedroom Suite. That range makes it a flexible choice for couples, families and groups, and it is also a popular conference hotel, with a large meeting centre and a banquet hall. Dining is built around 26 North Bergen, a restaurant serving local cuisine for breakfast and dinner, with a social club, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop and outdoor dining in the warmer months. Free Wi-Fi, a gym, a 24-hour business centre, a gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning and luggage storage cover the practical needs.
The location is the whole argument for staying here. From the front door you can walk along the line of Bryggen's gabled houses, reach the Hanseatic Museum and Bergenhus Fortress in minutes, and be at the Fish Market in a few minutes. The Fløibanen funicular station and the main shopping streets are also within walking distance, and the Byparken light rail stop, which connects to the airport, is about an eleven-minute walk.
A taxi to the airport takes around twenty-three minutes. If your plan is to see the old town on foot and return to a comfortable room between outings, this is one of the most convenient bases in the city.
The rooms follow the standard of a modern international chain, with comfortable bedding, desks and good bathrooms, and the extra room types give you choices about space and view. Rooms facing the harbour or the wharf are the ones to request, and families should look at the Family rooms and Junior Suites for the extra space.
Breakfast is served daily from early morning until late morning as a buffet with vegetarian options, but it is charged separately rather than included in every rate, so decide whether to add it when you book or to eat at a cafe nearby. A bar and lounge and the restaurant make it easy to stay in on a wet evening.
Good to know
Parking is available on site at an extra charge, pets are accepted for a fee, and there is no swimming pool. Because it is large and popular with groups and events, it can be busy at weekends and during conferences, so book early for those dates. The hotel suits travellers who want a central address with a full range of services, and it is less suited to anyone looking for a quiet boutique atmosphere or a self-catering kitchen.
Compared with the smaller wharf-side hotels, you trade some character for scale and facilities, and for many visitors, the location more than makes up for it.
Why stay here
- ✓One minute from Bryggen
- ✓342 rooms in ten room types
- ✓26 North Bergen restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Coffee shop and outdoor dining
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour business centre
Good questions
Where is Radisson Blu Royal Hotel?+
At Dreggsallmenningen 1 on the waterfront in central Bergen. Bryggen is about a one-minute walk and Bergenhus Fortress about four minutes.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast with vegetarian options is served, but it is charged separately, so check your rate and add it if you want it.
Is there parking and a pool?+
Parking is available at an extra charge. The hotel does not have a swimming pool, but it has a gym and a restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
