Clarion Collection Havnekontoret Hotel

Sitting just beyond the red clapboard of the historic Bryggen Wharf in Bergen, Norway, is the outstanding Clarion Collection Havnekontoret Hotel. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and solid meals in a convenient location within the city center. From the hotel’s front door, you can easily walk to Bergen’s top attractions.

The hotel is large, but has a boutique feel, with a sleek, modern interior. Rooms come equipped with televisions, free high-speed Internet and coffeemaker. Each guest receives access to the buffet breakfast, with its impressive spread of hot and cold items. Fresh fruit, sliced meat, cheese, fresh breads and Norwegian breakfast items accompany cereal, eggs, sausage, bacon and more.

What’s more, you’ll also receive dinner each night of your stay. The main dining room offers a full salad bar plus an array of pasta salads and other cold items along with a rotating hot dish and dessert. And mid-day, the hotel offers a pancake bar with various jams and other spreads. This isn’t a bargain hotel by any stretch, but you’ll certainly save money by not going out to eat at every meal.

To fully appreciate the hotel, head up the elevator to the top-floor balcony, where you can take in sunset, watch for Northern Lights or just glimpse Bergen’s bustling waterfront on a sunny day. Bring your camera.