Clarion Hotel Admiral, Bergen
Charming waterfront hotel with Bryggen views, upgraded rooms with private balconies, and a breakfast buffet
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... Read more
Had a great location, very close to the sights.
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... Read more
Overview
Kimkim's Take
- 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.
- 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.Like what you see?
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