Bergen, NorwaySentrum
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Color-shifting central design hotel
Sentrum   Bergen, Norway
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
ScandicColor-shifting central design hotel
This historic Bergen institution operates as an energetic civic hub, drawing locals and travelers across late-night lounges, dining rooms, and communal spaces.
What it’s good at
Notable
A color-shifting sun installation anchors vibrant interiors designed by Dutch studio Concrete.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Not so at Hotel Norge, a Bergen icon recently revamped by Dutch studio Concrete, which has energised the familiar Nordic design aesthetic with vibrant notes.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The entrance opens onto Nedre Ole Bulls plass, with the pedestrian plaza of Torgallmenningen just steps away.
The rooms
Bedrooms combine warm oak and brass with saturated accent colors and sculptural pendant lights.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath a dark ceiling, bordered by round tiled columns and cushioned loungers.
The spa and gym
The spa includes heated saunas, a steam bath, a cold shower, and cushioned daybeds for relaxation.
At the table
Restaurant Nova serves regional tasting menus beside an open kitchen, and the ballroom bar sits under a vaulted ceiling.
How it began
The property has stood on this plaza since 1885, surviving the 1916 city fire before being rebuilt in the 1960s.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.