Clarion Hotel Admiral, Bergen

5.0 (4 reviews) · Comfort
Charming waterfront hotel with Bryggen views, upgraded rooms with private balconies, and a breakfast buffet

Overview

Clarion Hotel Admiral, housed in historic early 1900s warehouse buildings, is an upscale and well-situated hotel in Bergen. Located directly across the water from the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district, guests can enjoy harbor views and easy access to the nearby fish market and cultural attractions just steps away. Rooms range from Standard options to Deluxe and Suites, with Deluxe rooms offering private balconies overlooking Bryggen. Guests can savor modern twists on classic (American) bistro dishes at The Social while taking in the views from its waterfront terrace.

Kimkim's Take

Tara
Tara Kallembach kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, November 2024 (Learn more)
Pros
  • Enjoy waterfront Bryggen views from your room's balcony or the on-site restaurant's expansive terrace.
  • Clarion Hotel Admiral is perfectly placed for easy-to-walk-to cultural attractions, like the fish market and colorful Bryggen, as well as shops, cafés, and restaurants.
  • If you're looking to travel farther afield, you'll have ferry terminals, including Strandkaiterminalen, right outside your door, and are just a short taxi ride (or 14-minute walk) to the train station.
  • Breakfast is included in the room rate and receives top marks from past kimkim travelers for its selection and quality.
Cons
  • To appreciate those views of Bryggen from your room's balcony, you'll need to upgrade to a Superior (shared balcony) or a Deluxe (private balcony.
  • While the hotel's restaurant, The Social Bar & Bistro, is a convenient dining option with tasty dishes, past visitors have said as a hotel restaurant, it's quite pricey in comparison to other nearby choices.
  • There isn't any parking available on site. 

Authenticity

Part of the Clarion Hotel group of properties, Clarion Hotel Admiral stands proud along the Bergen harbor. It's an attractive building today, standing out among its less showy, more modern neighbors. Formerly a warehouse built in 1904 for boats coming and going out of Bergen (until it was turned into a hotel in 1987), you'll find a green copper roof and orange-red painted exterior, tying the old warehouse buildings seamlessly into one structure. 

Location

Sitting on top of the water in central Bergen and directly opposite the Hanseatic wooden buildings of famous Bryggen, the hotel offers excellent views of the wharf, including the buzzy fish market (Fisketorget), Bryggen district, and even Mount Fløyen and Ulriken. The hotel's location is ideal for exploring the city, with many popular gems a 5-15-minute stroll away, including the fish market, Bryggen, Floibanen funicular, Bergenhus Fortress, and Bergen Aquarium (Northern Europe's largest aquarium, with a discounted rate for guests). It's a short taxi to the train station, and you'll be steps away from boarding a ferry or picking up the airport shuttle, Flybussen. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Modernized interiors of the property lend a stylish vibe with contemporary artwork, including hanging glass "bubble" installations in the lobby, velvet blackout drapes and upholstered chairs, patterned area rugs, polished wood floors, and leather seating. Rooms range from the more basic, if not slightly outdated, Compact or Standard rooms to the more elevated Suites, or Superior or Deluxe rooms, which feature private balconies with Bryggen views (note Superior units offer shared balconies). Guests can expect luxury Duxiana mattresses and sleek en suite bathrooms supplied with Rituals products. Larger parties or families of four can select the Family room option. There's also an elevator and accommodations for those with accessibility needs.

Amenities

The Social Bar & Bistro is the property's on-site restaurant, offering a breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner. You can dine indoors or outside on the terrace, which follows the water's edge and faces the harbor and Bryggen. 

Family-Friendliness

Clarion Hotel Admiral isn't particularly tailored for families, though it offers the Family room option, sleeping up to four guests. It has an elevator for families using strollers, and menu options that will please the pickiest of eaters. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 55236400
Hotel address icon C. Sundts gate 9

Traveler Reviews

4 total ratings, 3 with reviews
5.0
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.5
Location
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
Tara
Tara K.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
This hotel has an incredible breakfast and view of Bryggen! I suggest waking up early, while still dark, and seeing Bryggen. It was all lit up and the water was still, creating an amazing mirrored image! My specific room left a bit to be desired, but it was due to my choice of a standard room. I was still quite happy with the amenities and location though! With the location and amenities, it's a great choice - I'd just suggest upgrading to a top-tier room that will be more updated and with... Read more

This hotel has an incredible breakfast and view of Bryggen! I suggest waking up early, while still dark, and seeing Bryggen. It was all lit up and the water was still, creating an amazing mirrored image!

My specific room left a bit to be desired, but it was due to my choice of a standard room. I was still quite happy with the amenities and location though! With the location and amenities, it's a great choice - I'd just suggest upgrading to a top-tier room that will be more updated and with a balcony.

Authenticity & Character
My room was fairly outdated compared to other rooms I saw when walking past. It sounds like the updated rooms with balconies facing Byrggen are the deluxe and above rooms.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2024
Sonya
Sonya B.
Gadsden, AL | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2024
Had a great location, very close to the sights. Read more

Had a great location, very close to the sights.

Authenticity & Character
Has a beautiful view across the water to the historic wharf.
Location
Very close to walk to everything.
Staff
All staff were very helpful with questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
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Kathy D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Very nice hotel. We had a superior double room that provided a 5 star view. Sitting on the deck was beautiful. Staff was so nice. The breakfast buffet is great, lots to choose from and very good. There is a small bistro menu for dinner. Overpriced as most hotel food is but very tasty. Read more

Very nice hotel. We had a superior double room that provided a 5 star view. Sitting on the deck was beautiful. Staff was so nice. The breakfast buffet is great, lots to choose from and very good. There is a small bistro menu for dinner. Overpriced as most hotel food is but very tasty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 55236400
Hotel address icon C. Sundts gate 9