Grand Hotel Terminus, Bergen

4.3 (15 reviews) · Comfort
Historic Bergen landmark with elegantly refurbished rooms and a charming whisky bar

Overview

This classic hotel sits across the street from the Bergen train station and within walking distance of key attractions like the Bryggen wharf. Refurbished rooms, including family options, have elegant decor, high ceilings, and large windows. Travelers can start the day with a free breakfast served in the brasserie, while a wood-paneled whiskey bar—oozing with collegiate Gothic charm—serves drinks and gastro fare later on. There's also a seasonal garden and a 24-hour fitness center.

Kimkim's Take

Lilly
Lilly Graves kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, August 2022 (Learn more)
Pros  
  • You'll experience one of one of Bergen's best historic hotels, founded in 1928 and beautifully refurbished in 2019
  • Common areas include the atmospheric Bar Amundsen, which serves hundreds of whiskies and draws both guests and locals. 
  • The hotel's peaceful location is across the street from the city's main train station and within walking distance of Bryggen's historic wharf and the Fløibanen Funicular.
  • Free perks for guests include the breakfast buffet served in the brasserie, self-serve laundry (guests can purchase detergent at the front desk), a 24-hour fitness center, and loaner bikes.
Cons
  • Standard Rooms and their bathrooms are quite compact—opt for the Superior options for more floor space.

Authenticity

Grand Hotel Terminus dates back to 1928, and the current owners spent over a decade returning the hotel to its original glory with a refurbishment completed in 2019. You'll notice the building's historic roots as soon as you enter the lobby with its black and white tiling and paneled walls. Across from the lobby is another wood-paneled room with stained glass windows that could have been plucked from an Ivy League university—great for reading a newspaper in the morning or sipping a drink at night. A hidden garden, off to the side of the property, provides a quiet escape during the warmer months. 

Location

Grand Hotel Terminus has a central location in Bergen, directly across the street from the city's train station. This transportation hub also connects to the main bus station, as well as the light rail with easy access to and from the airport. It's not all about transportation though—you'll find plenty of local shops and charming cafés in the surrounding streets, while the waterfront area (including the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf) is about 10 minutes away on foot. It's also an easy walk to the Fløibanen Funicular for spectacular views of Bergen and its seven mountains. Parking is available at a nearby garage for a daily fee.

Rooms & Bathrooms

All of the hotel's 131 rooms were fully refurbished as of mid-2019 with a serene color scheme and quality wood furnishings. All four categories come with either parquet wood floors or fresh carpet, as well as stocked minibars and local bath products in eco-friendly pumps. The Standard Rooms and bathrooms are compact, but they have tall ceilings and large windows for natural light. Opt for the Superior Rooms for additional seating areas, bigger bathrooms, and Nespresso machines. Family Rooms with sofa beds can sleep up to four, while Junior Suites are spacious corner units with sofa beds, rain showers, and bathtubs. 

Amenities

The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast in the 1st-floor Brasseriet (another atmospheric space full of historical details), and Bar Amundsen offers a small menu of burgers, salads, and the local catch, not to mention hundreds of whiskies. You'll find a selection of books and magazines to borrow, and the cozy space lays out complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day. During warmer months, the outdoor garden has tables where you can order drinks and appetizers. The hotel's self-serve laundry facilities are a real perk for active travelers spending their days hiking around Bergen's seven hills. There's also a well-equipped 24-hour fitness center on-site, and a fleet of loaner bikes available to guests.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 55212500
Hotel address icon Zander Kaaes gate 6
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Walkable Location

The hotel's location was praised for being very walkable, with easy access to downtown Bergen, restaurants, shopping, and various attractions including the ferry port and main museums. (7 mentions)

Linda
“The location is very walkable, being a few blocks from downtown Bergen.”  — Linda M.
D
“The location was fantastic and accessible to restaurants and shopping.”  — Dianne W.
R
“Is 1 block the fountain and main museums, is a less than 10 min walk to Bryggen and port area.”  — Richard L.
Historic Charm with Modern Touches

The hotel is a renovated older building full of character and historical charm. Some guests appreciated the beautiful woodwork and historical feel, although a few noted it could use more refurbishment. (5 mentions)

Linda
“The hotel is a renovated older building, but could use more refurbishment.”  — Linda M.
K
“This is an authentic hotel from the 1930's.”  — Kenneth G.
Convenient Train Station Access

The hotel is ideally located opposite the train station, making it easy to catch a train to the airport. This convenience was appreciated by many guests, as it allowed easy access to transportation. (5 mentions)

Linda
“Hotel Terminus is ideally located opposite the train station, making it easy to catch a train to the airport.”  — Linda M.
Debi
“The beauty of the hotel, service and convenience of transportation made it ideal”  — Debi G.
R
“Is across the street from the train station.”  — Richard L.
Excellent Breakfast Experience

Guests enjoyed the breakfast served at the hotel, noting it was excellent. Some guests highlighted the inclusion of vegan options and packed breakfasts for early departures, although one guest mentioned an issue with getting orange juice through airport security. (5 mentions)

Linda
“The breakfast served at the hotel restaurant is excellent.”  — Linda M.
Debi
“beautiful historical building that serves an amazing breakfast”  — Debi G.
R
“Excellent breakfast buffet (was included with our room).”  — Richard L.

Traveler Reviews

15 total ratings, 12 with reviews
4.3
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Authenticity & Character
4.4
Location
4.5
Staff
4.4
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.2
Sarah
Sarah P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Our ferry arrived a while before check-in but they were able to accommodate us when we got there. It's a bit of a walk from the ferry terminal but nothing too bad. We had backpacks which made it easy - you probably could take a taxi if you had a lot of luggage. Overall location was great though. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Read more

Our ferry arrived a while before check-in but they were able to accommodate us when we got there. It's a bit of a walk from the ferry terminal but nothing too bad. We had backpacks which made it easy - you probably could take a taxi if you had a lot of luggage. Overall location was great though. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.

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Stayed in September 2024
Geoff
Geoff H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2024
A nice old style hotel which seems to come from the age of steam trains! Located right beside the main railway station in Bergen, but also close to the main tourist areas. Very helpful and friendly staff. No great view from the hotel, but you are in downtown Bergen! Read more

A nice old style hotel which seems to come from the age of steam trains! Located right beside the main railway station in Bergen, but also close to the main tourist areas. Very helpful and friendly staff. No great view from the hotel, but you are in downtown Bergen!

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Stayed in July 2024
Linda
Linda M.
Colorado Springs, CO | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
Hotel Terminus is ideally located opposite the train station, making it easy to catch a train to the airport. The hotel is a renovated older building, but could use more refurbishment. The breakfast served at the hotel restaurant is excellent, however, the lack of a consistently open evening restaurant was a minor inconvenience. However, the location is very walkable, being a few blocks from downtown Bergen. Read more

Hotel Terminus is ideally located opposite the train station, making it easy to catch a train to the airport. The hotel is a renovated older building, but could use more refurbishment. The breakfast served at the hotel restaurant is excellent, however, the lack of a consistently open evening restaurant was a minor inconvenience. However, the location is very walkable, being a few blocks from downtown Bergen.

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Stayed in June 2023
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Carey S.
Orchards, WA | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2023
It was worth it to upgrade our room for a bit more space. There is laundry available at this hotel which was a blessing after some grueling hikes and not so fresh clothes.
Vegan breakfast options were good.
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It was worth it to upgrade our room for a bit more space. There is laundry available at this hotel which was a blessing after some grueling hikes and not so fresh clothes.
Vegan breakfast options were good.

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If traveling in the summer, request a fan!
Stayed in June 2023
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Dianne W.
Minnetonka, MN | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2023
This was a boutique hotel with beautiful woodwork throughout. They had a cute bar area in the lobby area of the hotel. There was a wedding the night we were in the bar, so great music to enjoy as well:) The location was fantastic and accessible to restaurants and shopping. Read more

This was a boutique hotel with beautiful woodwork throughout. They had a cute bar area in the lobby area of the hotel. There was a wedding the night we were in the bar, so great music to enjoy as well:) The location was fantastic and accessible to restaurants and shopping.

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Stayed in May 2023
Debi
Debi G.
Cameron Park, CA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2023
If you want to be close to transportation options and have a clean room, beautiful historical building that serves an amazing breakfast, this is the place. Rooms are small & basic but clean. The beauty of the hotel, service and convenience of transportation made it ideal Read more

If you want to be close to transportation options and have a clean room, beautiful historical building that serves an amazing breakfast, this is the place. Rooms are small & basic but clean. The beauty of the hotel, service and convenience of transportation made it ideal

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Train & buses across the street
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Still not used to the twin pads on top of queen box springs so common in Europe, but otherwise very comfortable
Stayed in June 2023
Sara
Sara L.
Stowe, VT | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
Excellent location, helpful staff, very comfortable beds, full of character, a little dark. We left very early in the morning to catch a flight, and they provided us a packed breakfast - unfortunately this included bottles of orange juice which didn't make it through security :-( Read more

Excellent location, helpful staff, very comfortable beds, full of character, a little dark. We left very early in the morning to catch a flight, and they provided us a packed breakfast - unfortunately this included bottles of orange juice which didn't make it through security :-(

Authenticity & Character
very grand, vintage hotel, grand piano (very out of tune!) on one floor, interesting artwork
Location
a few steps from the main station (just go under the arch and you're there)
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
super comfortable beds
Stayed in February 2023
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Richard L.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2022
This recently renovated hotel is exactly what a quiet European hotel should be like. Excellent bar with good bar menu, with food service to 10PM (a rarity in Norway where the kitchens tend to close by 9 with last seating at 8:30).
Excellent breakfast buffet (was included with our room).
Clean room with juliet balcony with doors that opened, and a fabulous heated floor in the bathroom.
Is exactly 1km from the ferry port. We walked with our bags(small carry on & backpack) If you have a... Read more

This recently renovated hotel is exactly what a quiet European hotel should be like. Excellent bar with good bar menu, with food service to 10PM (a rarity in Norway where the kitchens tend to close by 9 with last seating at 8:30).
Excellent breakfast buffet (was included with our room).
Clean room with juliet balcony with doors that opened, and a fabulous heated floor in the bathroom.

Is exactly 1km from the ferry port. We walked with our bags(small carry on & backpack) If you have a larger bag, take a taxi. Is across the street from the train station. So if arriving by train you are right there.

Is 1 block the fountain and main museums, is a less than 10 min walk to Bryggen and port area.

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Stayed in August 2022
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Shant H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2022
We had a very spacious room. It was across from the train station. Close to city center Read more

We had a very spacious room. It was across from the train station. Close to city center

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Stayed in July 2022
Jean
Jean S.
Lancaster, PA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
Old historic hotel, convenient to train station and pleasant walk to center city. Read more

Old historic hotel, convenient to train station and pleasant walk to center city.

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Stayed in June 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 55212500
Hotel address icon Zander Kaaes gate 6