Vander Altona puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront. Apartments feature kitchens, Smart TVs and free WiFi. Public transportation is only a short walk: Byparken Station is 9 minutes and Nonneseteren Station is 13 minutes.
Vander Altona puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront. Apartments feature kitchens, Smart TVs and free WiFi. Public transportation is only a short walk: Byparken Station is 9 minutes and Nonneseteren Station is 13 minutes.
At a glance
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Property size
104 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Vander mobile app before check-in
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
Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Living spaces
Dining room
Sitting area
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with digital service
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 90
Soundproofing
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Luggage storage
Location highlights
Near a train station
In the city centre
Things to do
Fitness centre
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
104 rooms
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
25 per cent cleaning fee will be charged (varies based on length of stay)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for NOK 300.0 per stay
Policies
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Vander Altona Bergen
Vander Altona Aparthotel
Vander Altona Aparthotel Bergen
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Vander Altona?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Vander Altona?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Vander Altona.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vander Altona?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Vander Altona and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Does Vander Altona have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes cookware and a fridge.
What's the area around Vander Altona like?
Vander Altona is in Bergen City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Byparken Station and 9 minutes' walk from Hurtigruten Terminal.
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Reviews
Vander Altona Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2025
Fabulous apartment, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was spacious, clean, in a great location close to Bryggen and the room was very quiet. Check-in system and app worked perfectly 🙂
Jo
Jo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2025
This place was absolutely great! My partner and I felt so safe and the place itself was very nice and clean. Also, great location and price!
Maddie
Maddie, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 March 2026
Room was in good condition. It was a very odd space in terms of shape, probably because the space was really small (not enough to open up a suitcase, except on the bed or couch). In general, things were modern and clean. Someone had been sick in the hallway, I reported it, I promptly received a reply and it was cleaned up. I did find it odd that I was expected to take my rubbish out to the bins on the street. Pillows on the bed flattened away to provide no support when you put your head on them.
Zaac
Zaac, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2025
Clean modern apartment with all needed amenities. Building is secure and in a great neighborhood. Central to all major attractions. I would recommend a stay at this location.
Hugo
Hugo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 December 2025
The room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. I had paid extra for a studio with sofa bed as myself and granddaughter didn’t want to share. The sofa needed pulling out and making up on our arrival. Furniture had to be moved to allow this as the room was so small. Not much space to move around. Slightly disappointed by the size of the room when the sofa was out.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2025
Comfortable apartment
Very comfortable apartment with everything you need in it
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2025
Clean, modern and a nice size for three women. But one mirror (in the bathroom) in the entire two bedroom apartment, which isn’t great when you’re all trying to get ready at once. The key card entry was easy enough and we felt safe there. Great location, near to cafes, supermarkets and a few minutes’ walk to the nearest bus stop for the airport or 10 minutes to the light rail. You can walk to Bryggen in less than 15 minutes.
Hayley
Hayley, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 May 2025
The location was perfect. The apartment was very clean and a really good size. The only issue was I found the bed to be quite firm.
kelly
kelly, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 October 2025
There are many things to like about this hotel location is excellent within walking distance of all interesting restaurants and the wharf. The apartment was spotlessly clean the bed was comfortable and the shower was good. It was great to have a Kitchen and there were grocery stores very close by. On the downside there was no shampoo I know basic supplies for the kitchen like salt pepper and cooking oil. So I have to go to buy those and I didn’t leave them because the instructions were to get rid of everything. I also found that the lack of instructions for how to use the various appliances was a bit disturbing and I had trouble with the induction stove and with the oven. The price however was very good for Bergen and so I would stay again. I appreciated having a laundry. The gym was less inviting since it’s in the basement with no windows although there is a very large TV. I was so long so the studio suited me fine but it would be very small for any more than one person
susan
susan, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
This was a great last minute find. Our other booking fell through so this was a last minute find. The location could not have been better. The unit was in very good condition and they met my disability needs. The check-in was different for us an a little complicated - all automated. The cooktop gave us problems as turning it on and off was way more complicated than it needed to be. The whole unit was on a main power switch that ran all things electric in the unit. An instruction book, more detailed than what was on the door, would have been helpful. If the burner was hot, you could not turn the stove on again. And there was a third layer of a switch you had to hit before you could use it. Not intuitive at all. However, we would definitely stay in this place again. Great value now that we know how to operate things.
Ron
Ron, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
27 May 2025
Good location in central Bergen, close to the train station and light rail. The check-in process was difficult as the property asked for my email address in a specific format, which I eventually deduced was with spaces between each character. They also expected me to download their app, but that required my mobile number and for me to message them or email them using a space between each character of their email address. Just too much work! They didn’t send the code for getting into the building, so I had to call them and also needed assistance checking in on their electronic board, which created a keycard. Our room on the second floor smelt of seeerage in the bathroom, as did the corridor outside. Thankfully the manager moved us to another room on the fifth floor, which had a great view,. However, it had a skylight in the bedroom that had no curtain, so we had to wear eye masks to sleep with the midnight sun! Finally, the day after checking out, they messaged to say they hadn’t charged the cleaning fee in the initial booking, so had recouped that - just another indication of the problematic service.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 June 2025
Overall, my experience with Vander Altona after obtaining my keys was great. The room was excellent for the price. However, the experience leading up to check-in was difficult.
I booked my trip a few weeks in advance. Shortly thereafter, Vander emailed me a payment link to pay for my stay even though I provided a credit card to Hotels.com as part of the reservation. Hotels.com explicitly says to never pay through a payment link sent by the hotel and to only ever pay through Hotels.com's website. Vander also told me to provide them with my contact information. Hotels.com doesn't seem to allow this, so Vander told me how to avoid Hotels.com's automatic censorship of personal information (e.g., by adding spaces to my email address).
I initially ignored Vander's email since it seemed sketchy, and I didn't hear anything further from them. The day of my trip, I clicked on the reservation details and discovered that Vander had canceled my booking weeks prior (presumably because I didn't click their payment link). I never received any notification from Hotels.com or Vander.
I didn't have many other options on such short notice, so I re-booked with Vander and paid them through their link this time. It worked out fine.
Check-in was difficult as others have stated. The app didn't work. I called and was buzzed in, so no trouble in the end. But still--if you're going to have a no-staff-on-site model, it isn't really acceptable to not have a functioning app.
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2026
This was a very interesting experience.Especially since the hotel workers were on strike. The checking processor's done totally by a phone text and email with no one in person to help, but luckily it all went well.
Jeanne
Jeanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2025
Clean and good location to Bryggen.
Yong
Yong, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2025
Great apartments
Dilshod
Dilshod, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2025
Home
Cooked some fresh fish
Good size room
Theresa
Theresa, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 May 2025
Newly refurbished building.
Jose Arturo
Jose Arturo, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
1 December 2025
Told we hadn't paid and our room was cancelled.
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.
Janice
Janice, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 September 2025
I liked the fact that it had a kitchen with things you need in one. I did not like the check in or the garbage disposal after being charged for a cleaning fee.
Otherwise, I liked the property.
Rita
Rita, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 July 2025
Over all our stay was amazing. The heat in the room was crazy. We were on the 4th floor the windows didn’t open more then maybe 2-3inches and me and my partner had sweated so bad we woke up drenched.
Lauren
Lauren, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 September 2025
Trash write out the front door and construction noise right outside the window.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
31 August 2025
I loved that it was quiet and clean and had a kitchenette with everything you needed to make small meals or have breakfast and lunch at home with groceries which are within walking distance about two blocks. The entry system is a little confusing and it would be nice if there were more directions on using convection stove tops and ovens for those of us who've never done that. It would be nice if they had some grocery stores and other local businesses that were close so that when you got in you could easily find them. I felt really at home in my room and everything was very comfortable. The staff we did encounter we're very friendly and kind.
Karol
Karol, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2025
Well-designed studio at a perfect location
Brand new studio with all you need for a few days’ stay. Very nicely designed and comfortable. Only a few minutes walk from the city centre, supermarket, coffee shops.
The only minus point is that the Vander app for checkin and digital key did not work for me. I never received the confirmation sms. In any case you can also check in at the self service checkin kiosk on the ground floor, and you can get your keycards from there.
Imre
Imre, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
3 October 2025
staff takes too long to reply to emails. confusing electricity switch, no instructions on how to use it nor for the oven/stove.