Housed in a historic building from 1876, Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel, is a luxury hotel located in central Bergen featuring individually designed rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a Norwegian-style breakfast buffet and are free to admire the in-house exhibition. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
All guest rooms are equipped with seating area, flat-screen TV and in-room tablet for personal use. The private bathrooms feature under-floor heating and a walk-in rainfall shower. A minibar with drinks and snacks, safe and spacious wardrobe are also included.
Enjoy lunch, dinner or Saturday Afternoon Tea in the hotel restaurant. The restaurant offers a wide selection of local seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes. The spacious lobby also has a bar and an art exhibit from local artists. From June to August, guests can enjoy in-house lunch concerts for an extra charge.
Restaurants, bars, shopping, the Fish Market, Bryggen are all within a few minutes' walk. Bergen Central Station is 700 metres away. Valet parking is available.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Opus XVI suits travellers who want character and a central address in equal measure. The hotel fills an 1876 building a few minutes' walk from Bryggen and the Fish Market, and the Grieg theme, the art in the lobby and the elegant bar and restaurant give it a distinct sense of place. Guests speak warmly about the kind, attentive staff, the comfortable beds and a breakfast buffet built on good ingredients, and the Saturday afternoon tea adds a reason to linger. The old building comes with compromises. Rooms vary in size, and some of the entry categories feel small or narrow, sometimes with a view across the courtyard. Weekends on the square can be loud, and a few guests found the breakfast repetitive over several days or dinner service slow. Couples who book a larger room will find a refined, convenient base for Bergen; anyone who wants generous space on a modest budget may be happier elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Bergen is 8.9.
What Guests Loved
- Location is what guests mention most. Bryggen, the Fish Market, shops, bars and restaurants are all a few minutes away on foot, and the station is 700 metres from the hotel.
- The 1876 building, its architecture and the sophisticated interiors make a strong impression, and guests describe the bar and the restaurant as beautiful rooms in their own right.
Things to Consider
- The rooms vary in size. Several guests found theirs smaller than expected, and in one case too narrow to open a suitcase comfortably, while other rooms in the hotel are noticeably larger. Some rooms look onto the inner courtyard rather than the street.
- The central square is lively, and a few guests heard a lot of noise outside at night, especially at weekends. In the old building, getting from room to street can also involve both stairs and a lift.
Should you book it?
Opus XVI is worth booking for couples on a city break who want Bryggen on foot — but pick somewhere else if you need a spacious room at an entry-level rate.
Book it if you want
- Couples on a city break who want Bryggen on foot
- Travellers who enjoy historic buildings with a cultural theme
Pick somewhere else if
- You need a spacious room at an entry-level rate
- You are a light sleeper visiting at the weekend
Frequently asked questions
How far is Opus XVI from the airport?
Opus XVI is 12.7 km from Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO).
How do guests rate Opus XVI?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 812 guest reviews.
How many stars does Opus XVI have?
Opus XVI is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Opus XVI offer?
Opus XVI offers free Wifi, restaurant, bar, superb Breakfast, fitness Centre and valet Parking.
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Vågsallmenningen 16, Bergenhus, 5014 Bergen, Norway