Hotel Oleana

Norway , Bergen

  • Couples Holidays
  • Central Location
4/5
Inghams rating

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  • Øvre Ole Bulls plass 5, 5012 Bergen

Facilities

  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bergen at a glance

  • Norwegian
  • Norwegian Krona (NOK)
  • Aberdeen ( ABZ), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Newcastle (NCL), Manchester Int. (MAN)

Included in your walking holiday to Bergen

  • On holiday support and tailored advice over the phone from our Destination Expert
  • Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis

About Hotel Oleana

If you're looking for a stylish boutique hotel right in the heart of Bergen, Hotel Oleana is the perfect place to stay. Tucked just off the buzzing main square and only 100 metres from cultural highlights like Festplassen and the National Theatre, this is a base that puts you within easy reach of everything Bergen has to offer.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, Hotel Oleana blends classic architecture with bold, contemporary design. Each room is individually styled with vibrant colours, plush furnishings, and artistic flair. Step outside and you'll find Bergen’s best museums, art galleries, and historic sights within walking distance, including the famous Bryggen Wharf and the funicular up Mount Fløyen. 

  • Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garage (paid locally)
  • Airport transfer time: approx. 50 minutes via light rail (tram)
  • Centrally located
  • Next to Bergen station where you can hop on buses and trains
  • 100m from the nearest supermarket 

Each morning from 7am-10am (Monday to Friday) and 7am - 11am (Saturday and Sunday) a breakfast buffet is served with continental and cooked options. There are plenty of delicious options to choose from, some of which are organic. 

Tea and coffee are available during the day in the common area, which guests are welcome to help themselves to. 

The hotel also offers lunch, dinner and afternoon tea at their Restaurant Oleana, all of which can be booked and paid for locally. Lunch is available every day from 12pm-3pm, afternoon tea is available every Saturday from 1pm and dinner is available every day from 4pm-9pm. For lunch and dinner you'll find a delicious selection of small plates, salads and wholesome homemade dinners. 

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Bed and Breakfast

Double/twin rooms are approx. 15m² and sleep up to three guests. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Superior double rooms are approx. 19m² and sleep up to three guests. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Double rooms for sole use are also available on request, please call to book. 

All rooms have:

  • Showers
  • TV 
  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryers 

General information:

  • Check in: 3pm
  • Check out: 12pm

Additional information:

  • No. of rooms: 97
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • There may be a tourist tax to pay locally

Travel to Bergen

Depart on: Any day, depending on UK departure airport

Arrive into: Bergen airport

Transfer time: approx. 50 minutes from Bergen airport using Bergen Light Rail (tram)

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Travel by air

Flights to Bergen depart any day, depending on the UK departure airport you're flying from between 01 May - 31 October 2025 and 2026.

Fly to Bergen from:

  • London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, and Aberdeen

Transfer time:

  • Approx. 50 minutes from Bergen airport via Bergen Light Rail (tram)
Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
100km of walking trails
Terrain:
Mainly mountain climbs on varied terrain
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Discover Bergen

  • Catch the funicular up to Mount Fløyen and enjoy great walks and views of the city
  • Explore the seven mountains surrounding the city on foot
  • Take the time to admire the many museums and galleries

Head west, and you’ll find Bergen set snugly between the ocean, mountains and two of Norway’s biggest fjords. This is a city that feels more like a small town, thanks to a welcoming and walkable centre of fish markets, galleries, restaurants and parks. It’s also one of the oldest port cities in Northern Europe – and with the UNESCO-listed Bryggen harbour to prove it. On our Bergen walking holidays, adventure is always in view. A funicular and cable car whisk walkers into the mountains and boats voyage into the fjords. Plus, there’s the train station – the gateway to some of the Europe’s most scenic train journeys.

More about Bergen

Things to do in Bergen

For those multi-coloured houses on the shores that Bergen is so well known for, head to Bryggen Wharf. This is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its importance in the Hanseatic League’s trading empire that lasted for centuries. The buildings you see today have been rebuilt over the years but were built using the same methods they would have used hundreds of years ago. Today, you’ll find a few small businesses and shops in this area that generally promote local traditions and crafts.

The city of Bergen has plenty of gallery's, museums, and cultural experiences on offer and if you purchase the Bergen card then several of these can be accessed at a discounted rate. Whether you want to see masterpieces by Munch or some maritime history there’s something to suit everyone.

If art and music are of interest, then KODE is an organisation with several museums and composer’s homes under its umbrella. They all have different artists and composers works on display so do your research before you go, especially as temporary exhibitions are often changing but it’s a great introduction to some of Norway’s art history.

For those with a taste for contemporary art, you may want to visit the Bergen Kunsthall – there’s often several temporary exhibitions you can visit and the museums setting is lovely – right in front of the Lille Lungegardsvannet lake.

The Gamle Museum is fantastic fun for all. It’s an open-air museum set on a little street in Bergens old town. It shows what the original architecture was like and there are actors passing through the street in traditional dress. It’s an immersive experience to give a glimpse into what life was like back in the 1800s.

The Bergen Maritime Museum has a fascinating display showing Norway’s history with the sea over past centuries, with models of ships and boats as well as historic communication devices available to view. And if this floats your boat (pun intended), then why not head to the Bergenhus Fortress, it’s one of the oldest forts in Norway and has it’s own museum.

The Bergen Tekniske Museum will appeal to anyone with an interest in transportation and communication. Or, head to the Science Centre VilVite it’s great for children and adults with lots of interesting displays showcasing science and technology.

There’s plenty of ways to get out and see the beautiful Fjords of Norway but being based in Bergen means you can reach the Fjords by water or land. The Hardangerfjord is the second largest in Norway and has incredible scenery, it takes a while to get there but it’s well worth a visit and there’s plenty of day trips on offer. Or, journey to the Sognefjord via the Flam railway, get amazing views of the valley before taking to the waters of the fjord by boat and take in those dramatic views. See our excursions below for more details.

Head to one of the most active towns in Norway, Voss. For a day full of adventure, hop on one of the early trains and journey for around 1 hour 15 minutes before arriving in this charming Norwegian town. Once in Voss you can make the most of your day, explore the hiking routes, dine in some of the local restaurants, journey on the Voss cable car to get great views or, relax in the town centre and watch the world go by. After a wonderful day in Voss, you can head back on the train to Bergen (make sure you plan your journey in advance).

Make sure you checkout our excursions below for plenty of fun days out.

With seven mountains surrounding the city you're not short on great views and walking trails. If you're looking to see those panoramic city views without too much exertion though, then hop on the funicular and head for Mount Fløyen. You can purchase tickets at the station at the bottom not far from central Bergen and you're up there in less than 10 minutes. At the top you'll find a viewing area that looks down on the city below, it's the perfect picture spot. You'll also find a small number of cafes, restaurants and walking trails to try out if you're up to it. You can catch the funicular back down, or there's a 3.5 kilometre path you can follow that takes you back down into the city - it's downhill all the way, with some steeper parts but you get to see lovely views peaking through the trees as you descend.

From £178 per person

See the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord, in all its beauty! Sognefjord in a Nutshell lets you experience everything from high mountain peaks to the water's edge. Travel in comfort through pristine nature on an unforgettable fjord ferry cruise and hop on the Flåm railway for an incredibly picturesque journey through Norwegian landscapes.

You'll have the option to start the tour with the scenic Flam railway journey from Bergen to Flåm (via Myrdal) and then hop on the ferry for the second part of the trip through the Sognefjord and back to Bergen. Alternatively, start your day on the ferry and head along the Sognefjord to Flåm, where you can get the train back to Bergen (via Myrdal).

Departs: Daily

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £200 per person

Starting with a scenic bus journey to Vik where you’ll cross the Vikafjell passage through stunning landscapes and you may even glimpse some summer snow! On the way back down you’ll stop at the Storesvingen viewpoint with magnificent views of Vik and the Sognefjord.

In Vik you’ll experience a historical guided tour of the Hopperstad Stave Church, one of Norway's best-preserved stave churches, and from there continue by boat to the stunning Fjærlandsfjord on to Fjærland. From Fjærland you’ll join a guided tour to the fascinating Norwegian Glacier Museum and then onto the Bøyabreen glacier. On returning to Fjærland, you'll then head to Vik on a boat, where the tour continues onto the spectacular Tvindefossen waterfall, where you’ll learn about the myths and historical significance of the waterfall, before heading back to Bergen on a bus.

Departs: Daily

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £60 per person

Only have one day and want to get from Bergen and around the fjords quickly? A fjord cruise to Mostraumen outside Bergen is a great way to experience mighty waterfalls, steep mountainsides, and narrow fjords, all in just three and a half hours. The cruise takes you past the Mostraumen straits, a scenic and narrow fjord channel; at 600 meters long and only 50 meters wide and surrounded by steep mountains these straits are a really unique natural landscape to see.

Departs: Daily

Image: View of Bergen

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £66 per person

This sailboat tour begins with some sightseeing around Vågen where you'll get fantastic views of the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, and the inner parts of the City Fjord. The boat then crosses the City Fjord and heads to Sandviken and Old Bergen where you’ll learn about the historic settlements on the Bergen fjords. From there you'll continue on to Nordnes and take a trip around the Puddefjord and Laksevåg before heading back to Vågen. This is a fantastic excursion if you want to learn more about Bergen, its history as a trading and shipping city, its fortifications, Old Bergen, and the shipyards.

Departs: Daily

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £53 per person

Delve into Bergen’s unique and interesting history stretching back almost a millennium. This two-hour long walking tour will take you around the medieval fortress of Bergenhus where you can admire Haakon’s Hall and the Rosenkrantz tower from the outside. Heading to the UNESCO-protected Bryggen Wharf, you'll learn all about local life dating back to the Middle Ages, with the help of a knowledgeable and friendly guide. The city of Bergen has a rich history and its past is both dramatic and fascinating.

Departs: Daily

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £113 per person

This is a great hike for those wanting to escape the city and enjoy the peaceful nature surrounding Bergen. You’ll meet in the centre of Bergen (exact location will be confirmed) where you’ll have a short intro and briefing before heading up to the top of Mount Floyen on the funicular (the funicular cost is not included in the tour and you will need to pay for the ticket locally). Once at the top of Mount Floyen you’ll be guided on a hike, passing by views of Bergen and less-popular trails. The local guide will take you on a three – four hour walk while providing information on the local culture, habitats and history. After a great walk in the mountains above Bergen you’ll finish the walk in the town centre of Bergen.
Ensure you have suitable equipment and clothing for hiking including appropriate, sturdy shoes for walking - there may not be anywhere on route to buy food or drink so it’s recommended you take some with you.

Departs: Tuesdays and Fridays

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

From £144 per person

Your journey will begin with a 40 – 55 minutes’ drive to get to the start of the hike. The guide decides the route taking into account the groups walking ability and the weather forecast but all routes have fantastic views, fjord scenery and take you off the beaten track, so you enjoy more peaceful trails. With a local guide guiding you, you’ll also get to hear about the Norwegian culture and local habitats. You’ll be hiking for around 3 – 5 hours, on uneven and rugged terrain, you’ll be ascending and descending so some experience of mountain hiking is necessary.
For hiking you need to ensure you have shoes that are suitable for hiking in wet/rough terrain. (If you don’t have suitable walking shoes then the guide can refuse to let you participate in the walk). You will also need to take your own packed lunch and plenty of water and appropriate clothing for changing weather.

The image is an example of walks around Bergen and not necessarily the route you will take.

Departs: Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

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