Vander Altona in Bergen
✅ Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and fully equipped kitchens. ✅ The location is convenient for walking to the city centre, restaurants, and ferry terminals. ✅ Free laundry and dryer facilities, as well as a fitness centre and bar, add to guest convenience. ✅ Quiet rooms with good WiFi suitable for work or gaming. ✅ Self-check-in via app or kiosk works well once understood. ❌ Check-in process can be confusing and involves multiple steps with an app or kiosk. ❌ Heating in some rooms does not adequately warm the space, leaving temperatures around 20–21°C. ❌ Limited space in some studio rooms, especially when sofa beds are opened. ❌ Lack of basic kitchen supplies such as salt, pepper, and cooking oil, requiring guests to shop for essentials. ❌ Staff responsiveness to emails and special requests has been slow or unsympathetic according to some reviews.
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Description
Vander Altona is a three-star hotel located in Bergen offering a diverse range of room types including studios, apartments, and standard rooms with one or two bedrooms. The property features self-service check-in through an app or kiosk, which some guests find complicated initially. Rooms are praised for their cleanliness, modern design, and kitchen facilities, including fully equipped kitchens in many units. The hotel has amenities such as a fitness centre, bar, restaurant, and meeting facilities. Pets are allowed, and free laundry and dryer services are available. Heating issues were noted in some reviews, with rooms sometimes remaining cooler than expected. The hotel enforces a deposit policy of approximately USD 543.40 and requires the main guest to be at least 18 years old. Breakfast is not provided. Overall, guests appreciate the spacious and clean rooms but recommend patience with the check-in process and heating system quirks.
Location
Vander Altona is located at C. Sundts gate 22 in Bergen, about 13 km from Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO). The property lies close to the city centre, with the historic Bryggen area reachable within 15 minutes on foot. The Buekorps Museum is only 165 meters away, and the popular Restaurant Spisekroken is 188 meters from the hotel. The nearest beach, Vollane, is approximately 5 km away. Public transportation is accessible within a short walk, including bus stops for airport connections and light rail services. Parking is not available on-site but nearby garages such as Kloster (4 minutes) and City Park (6 minutes) can be used for around $28 per day.
Tips
- Download the hotel’s check-in app before arrival and be prepared for a multi-step process to access your room.
- Bring or purchase basic kitchen supplies such as salt and cooking oil as they are not provided.
- If you are sensitive to room temperature, request a room with confirmed heating efficiency or check with the hotel in advance.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of NOK 5,000.00 (approx. US$543.40) is charged. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Services and facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Express check-in
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
Video: Vander Altona, Bergen, Norway | Travel With Dhriti
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Reviews
As with most Airbnbs, the stay is fully self-service. However, there are quite a lot of instructions, and they can be a bit confusing. It took three of us some time to understand how to enter the building and collect the key cards for the room. The process could definitely be made simpler.
The room itself was spacious, clean, and well-kept, with all the necessary amenities provided. That said, the heating was a major drawback. Despite the radiators being on, the room temperature stayed around 20–21°C and did not warm up properly, which made the stay uncomfortable, especially in colder weather.
On the positive side, once outside, there are nice walkable areas nearby, including the sea, places to eat, and the ferry terminal (foyer) close by if you’re booking tours.
Overall, the property is well-maintained and nicely located, but clearer instructions and better heating maintenance would significantly improve the experience.
Sofa bed looked super comfy too (even better than the double bed)
Laundry and dryer was free during our stay. There was also a gym + extra toilet in the basement
decent wifi for gaming
Location is ok 5-10min from city centre
Not able to cook as planned, no salt, pepper or oil, nothing provided
There were steps to our room, steps to the washing machine.
Not what we expected.
I understand that policies exist, but in exceptional circumstances like this, I expected at least empathy and basic human decency. This experience has left me deeply disappointed, and I would not recommend this property to anyone who values respectful and humane treatment.
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Frequently asked questions about Vander Altona
What types of rooms does Vander Altona offer?
The hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard room, 1 Bedroom Standard room, 2 Bedrooms Standard room, Standard Family room, Standard Double room, 1 Bedroom Standard Double room, Superior room, Superior Double room, Junior Suite, Apartment, 1 Bedroom Apartment, 2 Bedrooms Apartment, 1 Bedroom Double Apartment, Studio, and Double Studio.
Is breakfast included at Vander Altona?
No, breakfast is not provided at this property.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, pets are allowed at Vander Altona.
How far is the hotel from Bergen Airport?
The hotel is approximately 13 kilometers from Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO).
What is the check-in process like at Vander Altona?
Check-in is self-service, requiring use of a dedicated app or a self-service kiosk in the lobby to obtain keycards. Some guests find the instructions confusing initially.


























































































































