A stay at Scandic Byparken places you in the heart of Bergen, within a 10-minute walk of Bryggen Waterfront and Hurtigruten Terminal. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bryggen and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stenersen Collection.
What's nearby
Fish Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bryggen Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Hurtigruten Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Floibanen Funicular - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bryggen - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Byparken Station - 4 min walk
Bergen Station - 7 min walk
Flesland Airport (BGO) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Landmark Bar & Kafé - 3 min walk
Brasilia - 1 min walk
Bien Centro - 1 min walk
Huset Pub - 3 min walk
Aursland internettenester og samlivsølstove - 3 min walk
About this property
Scandic Byparken
Hotel with a bar, 10-minute walk to Bryggen Waterfront
Scandic Byparken offers 159 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 159 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This hotel also features complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour offsite parking (NOK 280 per night); discounts available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Gym
Family friendly
In-room cot
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
7 floors
Banquet hall
Comprehensive food waste policy
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Pay films
TV with cable channels
More
Desk
Heating
Phone
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
Nearby parking fee: NOK 280 per night(2625 ft away; open 24 hours)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Scandic Byparken Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Property was clean. Breakfast had good variety. A lot of hotels in Norway don't have AC. There was a heat wave when we were there but unfortunately, the hotel ran out of fans so the temperature in the room at night was barely survivable. We were at the back of the hotel and our room was overlooking a courtyard of an adjacent apartment building housing students. The students were very noisy during the weekend.
The staff here were fantastic. So friendly and helpful. Breakfast was always fresh with plenty of choice.
It is very conveniently located. The bus station, shops, Bryggen and the Floibanen funicular are all within a 10 to 15 minute walk.
The rooms are a little dated but this is a minor issue. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay.
My room was clean and comfortable, however it was hot. The hotel was on a busy street and the windows would only open about 3 inches, there was a lot of noise from traffic and people.
Good location for public transport.
Room was adequate for a short stay, could benefit from Aircon but accept that our stay was during exceptionally hot weather.
Breakfast was exceptional!
Peter John
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Young
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's within walking distance from the train station
It was hot and very loud at night do to street noise and bar karaoke until 3am so my family got very little sleep. Property nice and excellent breakfast.
Great rooms, great location in the center of the city, outstanding breakfast with all Norwegian specialties, including brown cheese, blackcurrant jam, salmon, porridge. Always cold water. and croissants available in the lobby.
Came during warmest part of the year, so was a little warm in the rooms without air conditioner with just open window
Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms , lovely buffett breakfast and a convenient location.
Bhuwani
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Diann
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Scandic Byparken is in a great location and it was very easy to find and to get to the center of Bergen.
The only reason I'm not giving more stars is that the pictures for the Family Room for four had a double and 2 single beds which I assumed was standard for these rooms and when we arrived we had a double bed and a sofa bed which my two teenagers weren't very impressed with. Luckily it was very warm so one teenager slept on top of the their duvet on the floor. I should have asked to change rooms at the time, but everyone had already started unpacking so I didn't.
Friendly staff, fantastic breakfast. Only concern was room door locks… unique to Norway.. should be instructions in room on how to use… need to scan your card against lock when leaving… came back one day to fund my door wide open… Convenient location… would stay here again.
Nicholas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Oren
9 Jul 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible
Unfortunately my son booked this hotel where he got a bad experience. He arrived at 10PM after a long trip from Oslo so he could not remember the room number. The lady who was charge of checking in yelled at him. Then later she accused him of running away. I did not like they took advanced of him because he is a younger man and he was alone. If I could ask for a refund I would love it.
Please avoid this hotel if you are traveling alone. I was worry of my son’s safety after she accused of running away. Running away from what?
Oren
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
Travelled with family
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It’s fine, wouldn’t stay longer than a few days
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty. The locations decent for the price. However there was quite a bit of miscommunication about room cleaning. The hotel is good in that they are eco friendly and do not waste resources by cleaning every day but we requested a clean and never got it. Then when we asked for them to clean, someone came and folded our bedspreads but did not sweep or empty trash or give us new towels. When requested new towels we got some though. The rooms are very basic and small but have everything you need, and again, the desk staff is very kind and helpful.
Staff was very accommodating and provided two more pillow and a sheet. Room was too hot and we had no way to cool it. Sleeping with a quilt on was too hot but just a sheet was perfect. The location was ideal being near the harbor and many tourist attractions. The breakfast buffet had everything we could want. Thank you!
The breakfast was delicious. It is conveniently located to walk to many attractions. Our room was quite small, even by European standards, but clean and suitable. The bed was just ok.
The hotel is superbly situated in the centre of the city. Staff were always friendly and attentive and the rooms clean and functional. I would certainly stay here again.
Mark Timothy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Christopher
27 Jun 2025
Christopher
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Travelled with family
27 Jun 2025
Great location, friendly staff, and huge, delicious breakfast.
Wonderful hotel. Convenient to many sites. Staff was so helpful; provided local information ie shopping, nearby sites.
Room was comfortable. Relaxed & cozy.
Breakfast was a feast!
Would definitely stay here again. Enhanced our Bergen experience.
Room was very functional, but the glass shower door was loose and did not stay in a position to stop water from leaking on to the bathroom floor. Very friendly staff and one of the most amazing Hotel breakfast buffets I have ever had! Definitely recommend!