Det Hanseatiske Hotel

Det Hanseatiske Hotel occupies a merchant house at Finnegården 2A in the Bryggen district of Bergen, in Vestland county, Norway. Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the hotel sits within the historic wharf quarter where the Hanseatic League once ran its trading operations. The Bergen Fish Market, the Fløibanen funicular station and the Bryggen Museum are all a short walk away, and the railway and bus stations are roughly a ten to fifteen minute walk along the harbour and through the centre. The building dates to the 16th century, and the interiors keep a period character with timber structure, low ceilings and traditional furnishings, which gives the hotel the feel of a small boutique property rather than a large chain hotel. Rooms are offered as doubles, superior rooms and suites, and sizes vary because the layout follows the historic building rather than a modern floor plan. Amenities listed for the property include Wi-Fi, a bar and a restaurant, and the restaurant is the hotel's best-known feature, with a menu built around western Norwegian seafood and seasonal produce. Breakfast is available and is generally a Norwegian buffet of breads, cured fish, cheeses and hot items. The hotel has no spa or pool, so guests who want wellness facilities usually look elsewhere in Bergen. Service is personal, in keeping with the small scale of the property, and the staff can help with fjord tour bookings, restaurant reservations and onward travel to Voss and Flåm. The hotel suits couples and travellers who value historic atmosphere and location over extensive facilities. Published rates are roughly 2,300 to 4,200 NOK per night depending on room type and season, with summer and cruise-ship days the most expensive. Because the quarter is old and the streets are cobbled or timber-planked, the area can be noisy on busy summer evenings, and visitors who prefer quiet may ask for a room away from the street. Advance reservation is advisable in June to August, when Bergen is at its busiest.