University of Bergen
University Hotels and Student Accommodation
(Bergen, Norway)
Bergen hotels are normally found in the city centre and are not far from the city's major tourist attractions. Hotel prices vary depending on their facilities and how strategic their locations are. The university does not have in-campus student accommodation, but its housing centre assists students in looking for suitable accommodation.
Hotels and Accommodation
For visitors coming to Bergen, the city has a lot of hotels, hostels, guest houses, and private accommodation. These accommodation are available for short-term and long-term visitors, and normally offer off-season weekend rates from September to May. Bergen hotels are found not too far from the city's airports, and is easily accessible by bus or taxi.
Student Accommodation
The university's SiB housing centre is responsible for helping local and international students look for inexpensive accommodation in Bergen. University students normally stay in students hostels. The SiB manages over 3350 units that can be single or shared accommodation. The most popular student hostels are Hatleberg and Fantoft which are usually reserved for the university's scholarship, exchange and short-term students. These hostels have shared kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as recreational areas.
Regardless of accommodation, it is best to reserve hotel or student residents slots early. For students, reservations should be done with the SiB a few months prior to your actual first university day. For visitors, reservations can be done online.
