Zander K Hotel
Minimalist urban Scandinavian. Industrial-chic lobby with a social, buzzy energy. More lifestyle hotel than boutique; feels current without being try-hard.
Complimentary coffee and tea are available to guests throughout the day in the lobby — no need to hunt for a café first thing
Why It Matters
Nominated by Wallpaper* magazine as one of the world's best urban hotels. Designed by acclaimed Swedish firm Claesson Koivisto Rune. Part of the De Bergenske family — Bergen's most prominent homegrown hotel group. Named after 18th-century Bergen philanthropist and merchant Alexander 'Zander' Kaae.
Zander K is a 249-room design hotel sitting directly next to Bergen's central train station — literally 50 metres from the platform. Designed by Swedish architectural firm Claesson Koivisto Rune and nominated by Wallpaper* magazine as one of the world's best urban hotels, it's the younger, more laid-back sibling of the stately Bergen Børs Hotel. Both are owned by De Bergenske, a family-run Bergen hotel group. The look is minimalist Scandinavian: clean lines, pale wood, raw concrete ceilings in the lobby, and a deep-blue glass facade. Breakfast is included, the in-house Matbaren restaurant sources locally and organically, and the gym is genuinely good. Standard rooms are compact, but the location is essentially unbeatable for transit-oriented travel.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Junior Suite with View
At 31 sqm, this is where Zander K starts feeling genuinely comfortable. Views of Mount Ulriken, a separate seating and dining area, Nespresso machine, refrigerator, smart TV, and two bathrooms with shower and hair dryer. Sleeps up to four. The best value upgrade in the building.
31 sqm
Standard Double Room
Modern room with one double bed in stylish Nordic design. Desk, smart TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Honest and functional — this is the entry-level category and rooms are compact.
Double
Standard Single Room
Compact modern room for solo travellers. Minimalist Nordic design, smart TV, writing desk, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer.
SingleStandard Triple Room
Modern room with two single beds and space for an extra bed — one of the few triple-capable rooms in a Bergen design hotel. Desk, smart TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and bathroom with shower and hair dryer.
Twin
Standard Twin Room
Modern room with two single beds in stylish Nordic design. Desk, smart TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Good for two friends or colleagues sharing.
Twin
Suite
The top category at 54 sqm — a genuinely spacious suite with a separate living area, seating group and dining table, double bed, Nespresso machine, refrigerator, and two bathrooms with shower and hair dryer. Smart TV and free Wi-Fi throughout. Good for extended stays or those who want room to spread out in a design hotel without paying Bergen Børs prices.
Double · 54 sqmSuperior with View
Step up from Standard with a view and a Nespresso machine. Two single beds, stylish Nordic design, desk, smart TV, Nespresso coffee machine, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and a bathroom with shower and hair dryer. The 20 sqm footprint is still modest, but the mountain or city views make it feel less enclosed.
Twin · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
City bikes can be borrowed from the street directly outside the hotel at no charge. Bergen's compact city centre and flat waterfront areas are very bikeable.
On-site gym open every day for guests. Notably well-reviewed for a European city hotel — at least one verified guest comment specifically praised a full weight rack and a Concept2 rowing ergometer. No additional charge.
Every Friday from 5:00 PM, a DJ plays in Matbaren. Food and drinks served. Open to hotel guests and the public. Popular with Bergen locals and a lively way to spend a Friday evening in the hotel.
Bergen Train Station is 50 metres from the front door — the most convenient hotel in Bergen for passengers joining or ending the famous Norway in a Nutshell scenic rail route (Bergen–Flåm–Myrdal–Oslo). The hotel does not organise this itself, but the location makes it uniquely practical.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
25 rooms adapted for universal access. Two handicapped parking spaces outside the hotel (note: these have time restrictions). The hotel is fully wheelchair accessible.
Flexible venue with capacity for 100 people, divisible into three smaller rooms for meetings and events.
Free throughout the hotel — all rooms and public areas.
Buffet breakfast included in the room rate, served in Matbaren on the ground floor. Monday–Friday 06:30–10:00; Saturday–Sunday 06:30–10:30. Features organic products and local specialties.
Guests can help themselves to complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day in the lobby area.
Snack and drinks vending machines on the 3rd floor.
Food and drinks available from the room service menu.
Front desk open around the clock.
Service rooms with irons and ironing boards on the 4th and 6th floors.
Available around the clock — useful for guests who have checked out but are catching a later train.
Indoor bicycle parking available at the property.
No on-site parking. The nearest parking garage is ByGarasjen, adjacent to the hotel. Hotel guests receive a 15% discount.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
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