In the heart of Bergen City Centre, Scandic Byparken offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and helpful staff. Enjoy dry cleaning services, work out at the gym or explore nearby Bryggen Waterfront on one of our bicycles.
Scandic Byparken puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bryggen Waterfront and Hurtigruten Terminal. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bryggen. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Byparken Station is 3 minutes and Nonneseteren Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
159 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
24-hour offsite parking within 2625 ft (NOK 280 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness center
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Comprehensive food waste policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NOK 200 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs NOK 280 per night (2625 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Also known as
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Rica Hotel Bergen
Scandic Byparken Formerly Rica Hotel Bergen
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Scandic Byparken Bergen
Bergen Rica Travel Hotel
Rica Travel Bergen
Scandic Byparken (Formerly Rica Hotel Bergen)
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Frequently asked questions
Does Scandic Byparken offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Scandic Byparken does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Scandic Byparken?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Scandic Byparken?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Byparken?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Scandic Byparken and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Scandic Byparken also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Scandic Byparken like?
Scandic Byparken is in Bergen City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Byparken Station and 9 minutes' walk from Bryggen Waterfront. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Reviews
Scandic Byparken Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fresh, and plentiful with a great variety of options. (100 reviews)
Airport transportation was easily accessible and convenient for guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Very helpful staff, excellent location in downtown Bergen, lovely hotel. There was a good bit of street noise so be prepared for that. Wonderful stay!
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent location, excellent breakfast, quiet and safe.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Great location, friendly staff, and huge, delicious breakfast.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms , lovely buffett breakfast and a convenient location.
Excellent location near different shops, parks and airport transportation.
Jose Arturo
Jose Arturo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
The hotel is superbly situated in the centre of the city. Staff were always friendly and attentive and the rooms clean and functional. I would certainly stay here again.
Mark Timothy
Mark Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Everything you could want in a downtown Bergen hotel. Close to the train station and harbor. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Very spacious family room.
Gita
Gita, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Overall, it was a pleasant stay!
Breakfast was delicious and the staff were very nice.The bathtub and bathroom sink tended to get clogged, which was a bit inconvenient, but apart from that everything was good.
Nonaka
Nonaka, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
We were 10 adults and 6 children who spent two nights in the Hotel.
We like the breakfast and the location.
The rooms are dated but ok.
Anne Camilla
Anne Camilla, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Good location for public transport.
Room was adequate for a short stay, could benefit from Aircon but accept that our stay was during exceptionally hot weather.
Breakfast was exceptional!
Peter John
Peter John, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
Friendly staff, fantastic breakfast. Only concern was room door locks… unique to Norway.. should be instructions in room on how to use… need to scan your card against lock when leaving… came back one day to fund my door wide open… Convenient location… would stay here again.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Outstanding breakfast buffet. Front desk staff were always helpful and attentive to details. Plenty of hot water and good pressure in the shower. Very comfortable bed.
James
James, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2025
Hotel rooms themselves are relatively basic (and reminded me of student accommodation). It’s well located for visiting Bergen though, and I really appreciated access to a gym two minutes away (which opens from 6am). Gluten free breakfast options were also excellent
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
The breakfast was delicious. It is conveniently located to walk to many attractions. Our room was quite small, even by European standards, but clean and suitable. The bed was just ok.
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
Wonderful hotel. Convenient to many sites. Staff was so helpful; provided local information ie shopping, nearby sites.
Room was comfortable. Relaxed & cozy.
Breakfast was a feast!
Would definitely stay here again. Enhanced our Bergen experience.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Room was very functional, but the glass shower door was loose and did not stay in a position to stop water from leaking on to the bathroom floor. Very friendly staff and one of the most amazing Hotel breakfast buffets I have ever had! Definitely recommend!
Sammy
Sammy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
As a solo traveler, the room had enough room for one. Good thing I was one. My stay was wonderful. The staff were always so polite and helpful; a real joy. Breakfast was healthy, plentiful, and delicious. I always felt safe, everything was clean, and my room was quiet if I closed the window. (There was a slight industrial noise outside all night, but a closed window took care of it.)
Never before have I given a hotel high stars for eco-friendly, but this one deserved it. Well done!
Jewell
Jewell, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Great rooms, great location in the center of the city, outstanding breakfast with all Norwegian specialties, including brown cheese, blackcurrant jam, salmon, porridge. Always cold water. and croissants available in the lobby.
Came during warmest part of the year, so was a little warm in the rooms without air conditioner with just open window
Nadezhda
Nadezhda, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Overall we are very satisfied of this hotel. It was very convenient, quiet and very close to the shops and touristic attractions of Bergen. During inchecking we did not have the most enthousiastic staff member. During our stay we noticed that this luckely was an exception. The other staff were friendly and helpful.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Staff was very accommodating and provided two more pillow and a sheet. Room was too hot and we had no way to cool it. Sleeping with a quilt on was too hot but just a sheet was perfect. The location was ideal being near the harbor and many tourist attractions. The breakfast buffet had everything we could want. Thank you!