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  • 5/5 Eliza M. D. 1 year ago on Google
    The cleanest hostel I've ever been to! Amazing. Very nice and helpful staff. I have only one wish, that there would be some hangers in the showers as it is hard to manage a good bath with clothes,towels and all... ;) Let me also mention great breakfast! I was absolutely surprised by the huge selection of food. There is also bus 12 going very often to the city center, almost until 2am.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roman K. 1 year ago on Google
    The hostel was lively with all those backpackers. Receptionist spoke with very good English and gave us detailed information. The breakfast was a real steal. Great amount and variety of food in swedish table style. There is description with allergens in all meals. The hostel was very clean, especially toilets with supervision checklist included. I loved the idea of free food in refrigerators which consists of food left by checked out guests. No waste is a thing here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alastair R. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely location up high on the edge of Bergen, bus stop nearby or scooters to hire to pop into town. Great place to meet people from all over the globe all doing various activities. Volunteers often organised day trips which allows you to meet others. We stayed here before and after a cycle tour and assembled our bikes from flight bags, which we were able to leave to pick up on return. So thank you Bergen hostel Montana 💪👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katell P. 1 year ago on Google
    BEST YOUTH HOSTEL OF THE WORLD So many positive aspects... : we could check in earlier, the common areas are super nice and convivial, everything is perfectly clean and tidy, and all this is visible with the happiness of the people that stay here. Perfect for the ulriken viewpoint. Best price / quality ratio you can find. Amazing view at the buffet breakfast (when it is not raining...) Just perfect. Will come back FOR SURE. <33
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ina D. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed here for 4 days and absolutely loved it. We had a private room (2 people) and found it very clean, quiet, gorgeous view. The staff was very helpful and patient, the breakfast is very generous and the location (even if a little on the outskirts) was very convenient for awesome hikes. The hostel is very well organized (well-equipped kitchen, laundry, common rooms) and the social part is very pleasant. The price can seem a little steep, but given Norwegian prices, it really isn't... Thank you, hostel Montana!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Greg T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hostel! The location is really cool, especially being next to Ulriken. Although, you might want to get a bus pass, since it's a little bit of a distance from the city itself. The staff was really friendly, and there was a lot of great opportunities to interact with other travelers. The international dinner was really cool as well. The only odd thing was not providing bed linen, but breakfast was included, so overall still a win. Definitely give this hostel a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shabazz S. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you to this hostel! On the whole, the experience was top notch and I can wholeheartedly say that this hostel provides a great and inclusive experience for people. The free breakfast is also a godsend in a country like Norway which is SUPER expensive! Rooms are generally spotless, and the people you meet here are nearly all friendly, welcoming and pleasant. The staff/volunteers who work are also great, positive and lovely and I would give a shoutout to people like Antonio who really give it that authentic hostel feel. The hostel runs a fun event everyday such as hikes, spa visits, bouldering etc and also gives out free coffee all of the time. Visit for a great experience! P.S. the view is stunning 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria A. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge hostel with two kitchens, a breakfast hall and also common areas inside and outside. The kitchens are perfectly equipped for cooking more than a basic meal, although quite small for the amount of people the hostel hosts. The hostel is located well outside of the city, some 15 minutes up the hill by car, at the foot of mountain Ulriken. The hike up the mountain starts right at the hostel parking lot. There is a regular bus service from the hostel to Bergen. Great place to stay for every crowd
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rian K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place to stay when you’re visiting Bergen! The people and volunteers are very friendly, they organise coffee moments and you can join with a hike! The room was clean, kitchen is big and easy to use. I parked my car at the parking for free. Last one: there is a good spot to watch the sunset too! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Estelle H. 1 year ago on Google
    This hostel is just great! I haven't been in that many hostels so I'm not an expert, but it is a very social hostel. The kitchen is the perfect place to meet people, there are also some other common rooms with sofas, board games and piano. The breakfast is free and really good honestly! Especially the yogurts. Otherwise, the bedrooms are good. The only thing would be that we hear everything that is happening in the bathroom when you're in the bedroom. But it's really the only negative thing. And, of course, the view is just stunning from up there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 1 year ago on Google
    This hostel was impossibly clean. They did a wonderful job keeping such a big place with so many people in tip top shape. The breakfast is included with the price and includes sandwiches, yogurt, cereal. It was very good. The view from the hostel is beautiful. I travelled with a group so we did not partake, but I noticed there were daily meet ups and activities which is a nice touch. Staff was friendly and helpful. The bunk beds are pretty creaky and loud when people move in the night but they sell earplugs for about $1USD. We enjoyed our time here. Overall, the value far exceeded the price. Thank you for a great stay!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vinutha D. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this amazing Hostel on a hill top ♥️ The staffs are very friendly and helpful, the volunteers arrange for free coffee/tea and snacks every evening for all the guests! The rooms are well maintained, cozy and super clean :) The place is not so far from the center, buses run regularly and it’s convenient to reach here! Prices are reasonable too 🙌 There’s a spacious kitchen and dining area if one wants to fix their own meals, and yes there’s a small grocery store around the corner :) Hostel is very close to Ulriken mountain, and there are many trails one can explore ♥️ This place has the best vibes and highly recommended if you are visiting bergen :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Evan B. 8 months ago on Google
    My first impression was lil off about the location. Getting there was a hurdle. The map shows to take another bus/road and actual bus no is 12.Tried to contact the hostel while confused, but the answers came really late. Upon reaching I realized it’s a huge hostel and I was impressed with the volunteers who hosted events there. I had a great time with some of the hostel mates too. You have to pay for your sheets,towels and some rules are not adaptable as in the duvet should go inside the small sheets provided and all . No bathroom Matt makes the room wet all the time. The restarunt food was not up-to my expectation for the price I paid. No alcohol is served in the restaurant as they are still awaiting for the papers. Bring your own alcohol from the city it closes by 7.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Willow C. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I slept at a public bus stop before stepping foot into this place. Now, I must admit that it looked fairly clean like every other hostel I have been in. However, be warned. I paid a bit extra for a female dorm because that is what I am comfortable with as someone who travels alone occasionally. I got my room key, verified that it was an all female dorm room, only to step one foot into the dorm with an old man berating me. Now, this man did not physically hurt me, but I have met rodents with more decorum than this man. This was definitely not what I wanted after just getting off a 7 hour train ride. I went back to the receptionist, who said that she did give me a female dorm. She then checked the books and saw where someone else had changed it to a mixed dorm for the night. I don’t know who in their right mind would not warn the receptionist that this booking as been changed, as I feel like that is very important, but whatever. The receptionist was very kind, as she could see I was physically upset, but did not offer much help. Safe to say I could not sleep here, as I did not feel safe AT ALL, and left after daybreak came. On a side note, traveling around a new city while being extremely sleep deprived is not fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph P. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent hostel with a gorgeous view over Bergen. The staff were very friendly and helped book a taxi to the airport. The only thing to bear in mind is that this place is situated halfway up the mountain and you really need to take the bus to get there, unless you fancy the challenge of walking an hour up to it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahul k. 10 months ago on Google
    Stayed there for just one night with my friends. We loved it!!! We booked a 4 bed private en-suite dorm and it was very clean and the staff is very friendly. The location is perfect - really good view of the Bergen city. The Bergen town is a bit far - got to climb back. The breakfast is amazing with a lot of options as compared to other hostels I have stayed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruslan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean and nice with simple breakfast. I wish they had eggs. The view on the city is incredible. Make sure to enjoy the sunset from the rocks in front of the reception.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bastien H. 2 years ago on Google
    The youth hostel Montana was super nice ! We spent 3 days there : - The staff is so kind, and helped us a lot by giving advices about what things to do in Bergen and how - The room was clean, a bit tiny but it's fine, it's a youth hostel :) - The breakfasts on the mornings are super nice and complete - The only drawback could be the location (20-30 min by bus) but it's well organized because there is a bus stop next to the hostel - The common areas are super fine to meet people You can go there, trust me !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff R. 4 months ago on Google
    I am now at my 22nd hostel in about 3 months, and Hi Bergen has remained at the top by far! The most social hostel i have been to so far, with the simple idea of free coffee and cookies they bring everyone together in the afternoon, and then people hang out in the evening Also, the breakfast is seriously too good, like good for a high rated, $200/ night hotel! It is a ways away from town, but because of that it is close to the mountains The rooms get hot at night in the big dorms, it is unfortunate, but just use the small sheet instead and you'll be fine! This hostel is perfect

  • 5/5 Thiago L. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent hostel. Very nice location and the staff is always there to help. Clean and organized. The bathrooms are a little bit too small, but I didn't bother too much. And the breakfast 😋 wait for it!

  • 2/5 Tegan S. 8 months ago on Google
    The hostel is really nicely located in the sense that the view from there is beautiful, also the staff are friendly but the facilities are pretty old and not nicely kept... we stayed in a dorm and the beds were super squeaky and just overall not a great rest experience. Maybe better if you have a private room :)

  • 5/5 Shawn O. 7 months ago on Google
    Probably the best run large hostel I've ever stayed at. Friendly staff. Not the easiest to get to, but killer view once you've made it. Easy access to hiking trails and the cable car. The #12 bus stops a few blocks away and brings you straight to Sentrum then Bryggen. Grocer 2 blocks away. The rooms are efficiently designed, I stayed in a 4 bunk room for 2 nights (tried for 3, but they were booked). Bathroom in the room, small table, and 2 chairs. A few lounges, though with the volume of guests, it can be challenging to find privacy (like in most hostels). There are a few different viewing areas outside too.

  • 4/5 Fraser B. 8 months ago on Google
    The hostel is great once you get there but it’s worth knowing that accessing it by public transport is actually quite a challenge sometimes. The number 12 bus can be busy and when we were with a group we couldn’t get on. It would be a long and very steep walk otherwise. Prices in the hostel restaurant were quite expensive considering it’s mostly people on a budget who would be staying there. Breakfast was very good though and the value for money from the rate paid for the room was excellent. Staff very helpful on site and keeping in touch in advance.

  • 5/5 Deb G. 7 months ago on Google
    The last-minute cancelation of an Airbnb brought is to this lovely place. It was such a better option, in a great neighborhood close to hiking and a nice walk into town. Grocery store right down the street. They really saved the day for us. We met nice people, and although we didn't get to participate in a group activity, it was great to hear of those options.

  • 5/5 Danielle S. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent hostel with a lovely overview of the fjords. Great sense of community with really friendly and accommodating staff. One of the best hostels I've stayed in as a solo traveler.

  • 5/5 Chris P. 3 months ago on Google New
    This may just have been the best hostel I have stayed at. Lots of fun! Getting to town and back is not too difficult, just a bus ride away. And the view is pretty sweet.

  • 5/5 David 4 months ago on Google
    Loved my stay here. Friendly staff, good vibes, great breakfast, they even have a small gym. And such a good value too! Everything a hostel should be. The only small downside is it’s located a bit outside the city center but even that’s not really a problem because it’s easily accessible by bus and because it’s near cable car and a good local grocery store. Highly recommend!

  • 1/5 10DavEv 6 months ago on Google
    Spent two absolutely hellish nights bookending a hiking holiday. Exceptionally noisy with doors slamming all night and the most squeaky beds on the planet. Plenty of noise from neighbouring rooms too. Insufficient kitchen/bathroom facilities for the high volume of guests. Despite having about five Internet networks, none were capable of a usable connection.

  • 3/5 Oliver K. 7 months ago on Google
    It's a typical HI hostel: good services, very basic. The location is on top of a hill close to a hiking hot spot, and parking was quite problematic (end of July) due to all the hikers parking on their ground. I had to wait 15 minutes for someone to leave. One lowlight was the breakfast which was too crowded (couldnt find a place to sit), chaotic and not very tasty (especially the bread). The price for value was outrageously bad, but I assume thats just Bergen (compared to other parts of Norway). I probably would search for sth slightly outside of Bergen next time and just park the car in the city for the day).

  • 5/5 Sarah A. 7 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my stay here. It was super easy to book online and I booked months in advance so I got a good price. I was in a 4-person, all female room with an en-suite bathroom. Everything was nice and orderly. Housekeeping came in daily to clean. Staff at reception was nice and there is someone there 24 hours a day. They also have free breakfast and a kitchen you can use for free. I also used the laundry facility, which was nice. I paid $5 USD to wash and dry a load of laundry. The location of this hostel is the only drawback. As many others have mentioned, it’s towards the top of a hill and best accessed by a bus. The bus runs less frequently during the night and early morning. I would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Albert B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great price for Bergen with great views towards the city. Our room was quite small but it was comfortable enough. There is a direct bust to the city that runs every 10-20 min approx. It takes around 20 min and it cost about 40 nok. There is kitchen in the hostel so you can cook your own food. There is also a restaurant but it is slow and expensive (it´s Norway...).

  • 5/5 Maya S. 7 months ago on Google
    Best decision ever to have stayed in this hostel ✨️🙌 I was hesitant to choose this hostel because it wasn't in the city centre. But actually, this place surprisingly met all my expectations and more ! I am used to the Swiss hostelling international standards (high) and I have to say the Norwegian did not disappoint me. The VIEW is breathtaking from the rooms/dorms from there. It is close to nature, 5 min from a hiking trail, chill environment, super friendly staff, great breakfast. Easy access by bus from the city centre. Just have to hike down if you want to go faster to the city centre but it's worth it because the neighborhood is so nice and you get a glimpse of Norwegian daily life. Supermarket near the hostel so you can cook yourself lunch and dinner in the kitchen where you will definitely enjoy chit-chatting with other people. The 6 people dorm where I stayed was clean, well decorated and most importantly the beds are confortable enough to have a good night sleep. I was lucky to meet super nice people there. If you want some advices for hiking, visiting etc. Do not hesitate to ask the staff there 😌 some of them are visitors who became staff there ! Anyways, if you stay in bergen and you like nature and art, this is your spot 🙌

  • 2/5 B H. 1 year ago on Google
    Poorly managed with unwelcoming, unfriendly and unkind staff. Not all, though, the Polish girls were wonderful. But the girl with a thick Spanish accent that was at the desk in the morning couldn't have been more unpleasant. And the stupid rules that state someone could only check in after 3, no matter the circumstances, they can stick them where it hurts. I arrived in the morning from a night train and an awful hike uphill with my luggage, because the place is remote, and she refused to give me a room. And they had plenty, they were far from full. When I did reception work years ago, and in every place I have stayed at, if you have room, you give it to the guest, even if they're a bit early. Specially when they're very tired and come from a night train. But she just didn't care. The horrendous hike uphill is because Google Maps doesn't show the bus route to get there. In a new city, you resort to Google Maps. It's quite far from the city and the buses stop early. And, even if you take them, you have to be careful because it's the same stop to the city centre or the bus depot. The no early check-in policy makes even less sense because they're not strict with anything else; they seem to enforce policies to the detriment of the guest, arbitrarily. The spacious breakfast area, with nice tables to work and a nice view, is closed most of the day out of some utter nonsense. One receptionist says they open at 4, then, later, that it's going to be closed. The staff are all volunteers, seem to be clueless and simply don't care about the guests, just care about hanging out there. Not serious or professional. Mostly Spanish it seemed and no Norwegian at sight, which is not ideal if you want a more local experience. Some other international staff tried better to be accommodating and offer tea, etc. The free breakfast is good and the rooms clean and comfortable, but still. The place is a mess. The cleaning staff is just as careless and mismanaged. They leave your room open with their products in for a long time when they're not working on it. The luggage room is unlocked, so anyone could go and take whatever they want. I regret not having booked an Airbnb instead, for not much more of the price. It seemed the only hostel in Bergen if you want to meet some people and not be completely on your own. Next time, I'll spare myself the hassle.

  • 5/5 Jacek S. 2 years ago on Google
    Its very nice and clean hostel with great staff and delicious breakfast

  • 1/5 Antonin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Run away !!!! After i pay for a night i was not there because of the ferry, After i climb to the hostel from the boat, i have to pay some extra fee for thé bed sheets, the soap, etc.. All of it to have a room witch is not ergonomic for m'y Big bagpack, i have to sleep with it.. She refused that i pay with my no fee card the day After. She refused to offer me thé washing machine... One advice : take an other hostel 2nd advice : if there IS ni more room Somewhere else in town, take the bus to Come here.

  • 4/5 Netta E. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh and renovated hostel with a big and well-equipped guest kitchen. Toilet and shower in the dorm but also toilets/showers on the hallway. The room was extremely tiny but had good views. Location is far from the city but the bus goes fairly often and there’s a small grocery store closeby. I wish I would not need to pay extra for the sheets.

  • 5/5 Erling M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hostel close to Ulriken, and with a very nice view of the city and also pretty close to the centre. Well communicated by the number 12 bus. There are a lot of different room options, ranging from a dormitory bed with shared bathroom to private rooms with baths ensuite. There is a nice and well equipped kitchen, nice and spacious common areas, lots of nice outside areas. The breakfast is very good with a very good variety and there are foods (pizzas and lasagna) available for purchase in the reception as well as other snacks and other useful articles. The best asset of Montana is its staff, all of whom are very kind, serviceminded and helpful. The hostel also provides a lot of fun activities for people staying there, both in- and outside of the establishment. The hostel charges 70 nok for bed sheets and towels, but you can of course bring your own. All in all a very positive experience, I can definitely recommend Montana Vandrerhjem and I will no doubt return at my next visit to Bergen.

  • 5/5 hyenen78 2 years ago on Google
    The obvious choice if you choose to stay in Bergen on a budget. It's a spacious guesthouse located at the mountain side, with spectacular view over city center. Amazing staff and volunteers. Recommended!

  • 4/5 Arun R. 2 years ago on Google
    Liked : Nice Location, giving a view of the city from the hilltop. The room was small, but very clean. There was free coffee and cookie time and there were youngster from different parts of world staying there. There is a bus stop and store very nearby. There is vending machine for water,coffee and you can order home made pizza from their kitchen. Disliked : The temperature control in the room didn't work, it was cold throught the night setting it even at 30deg celcius. We had to take train to Oslo by 7.50 am and the breakfast starts only by 7.30 AM and we knew we can't take the breakfast from there, but there was no option to book the room without breakfast. If they provide flexibility and allow to book without breakfast, it will match many traveller needs and I will recommend this place to my friends as well.

  • 5/5 Awais A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place to live in bergen. The location, the rooms, the staff, and the view you get from the top are just fabulous. Highly recommended for stay if you are in Bergen.

  • 4/5 Ivo K. 2 years ago on Google
    Hostel with international hostel vibes. Trying to connect guests together. Buffet breakfast is very nice including allergen description.

  • 5/5 2stroketeam y. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice hostel with nice people. The view is amazing. The room was clean, the food and service was good, would come again.

  • 5/5 Tapio H. 2 years ago on Google
    Extreme good service..low prices..buffet breakfast..highly recommendet

  • 4/5 Tien-shin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Need to pay extra fee for the sheet. It’s not included in the fee. Staff are really friendly. The view of hostel is adorable. You can see all the city view. Location isn’t really convenient, you need to take bus or tram to city center.

  • 5/5 KK 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful views, cosy rooms, great prices and service! I'd definitely recommend this place. Well communicated with the city centre (20 min by bus), generous breakfast with plenty options to choose from. Spacious kitchen with possibility to cook your own meal. Bergen Hostel is located very close to Ulriken mountain (+/-1h on foot), so you can reach the highest of local mountains easily, or if you prefer longer tails - try to walk a bit further e.g do "Vidden" trail from Ulriken to Fløyen (if you travel in autumn watch out for slippery stones, wet ground and a short day! ;))

  • 5/5 Willie A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were blown away by the stunning views from our room - a postcard-worthy panorama of Bergen's harbor. The hotel's amenities were top-notch, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning!

  • 2/5 Marko P. 1 year ago on Google
    I was in 4 bed room, alone, i felt that im in some sort of rented space for workers. In Serbia we rent rooms like this for 10€ without breakfast. I was staying at Radison Blue HOTEL near Oslo airport for 57€ and this room in HOSTEL Montana was around 150€ for 2 nights with breakfast. All that aside, i was suprised by dirtyness of toilet seat. I will upload photo what i found when i step into room. Someone didnt do his job, u figure out who.

  • 1/5 Lucie A. 1 year ago on Google
    BED BUGS ! We stayed two nights. The hostel itself is nice but we got bitten by bed bugs and had them after staying here. It's horrible to get rid of them so avoid !!

  • 5/5 Bob R. 11 months ago on Google
    Short bus ride to everywhere in Bergen. Get the bus pass for as long as you stay. Great accommodations at an extremely reasonable price.


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