
Axel’s take
Historic character, excellent breakfast and warm service, but choose your room carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a luxury boutique hotel in a historic bank in central Bergen
Opus XVI is a luxury boutique hotel in a former bank, minutes from Bergen’s waterfront and Bryggen. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want historic character without sacrificing comfortable beds or a genuinely useful location. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Hotels.com guests consistently praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and excellent breakfast; those fundamentals make this more than an impressive lobby.
The main compromise is room choice: entry-level rooms can feel tight for a luxury stay, and some have limited outlooks. Several guests also report warm rooms and no air-conditioning, with street noise complicating the open-window solution. We’d choose a larger category if spending much time indoors. Skip it if spacious rooms and dependable cooling matter more than character, breakfast and exploring Bergen on foot.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds and characterful interiors; size and outlook vary considerably by category.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across guest reviews, with particularly strong cleanliness ratings.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff earn widespread praise, despite occasional reports of uneven attention.
- Amenities
- Restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center and a much-praised breakfast.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet parking, airport transfers and pets carry extra charges; confirm cooling arrangements before booking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Vågsallmenningen 16, Bergen
Central and highly walkable, close to the Fish Market, Bryggen and the Fløibanen funicular.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center and a much-praised breakfast.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness facilities
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Opus XVI, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World — Bergen, Norway
Opus XVI, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World is a luxury boutique hotel in a historic bank in central Bergen in Bergen, Norway.
Address: Vågsallmenningen 16, Bergen. Property ID: 1091549.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bergen/opus-xvi-a-member-of-small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-1091549
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $728 | $834 on Booking.com | $106 less (13%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $827 USD
2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $294 for 1 night · 2 nights $583 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $289 for 1 night · 2 nights $592 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $303 for 1 night · 2 nights $554 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $251 for 1 night · 2 nights $524 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $273 for 1 night · 2 nights $622 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $349 for 1 night · 2 nights $772 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $423 for 1 night · 2 nights $700 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $277 for 1 night · 2 nights $690 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $413 for 1 night · 2 nights $786 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $373 for 1 night · 2 nights $644 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $271 for 1 night · 2 nights $539 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $268 for 1 night · 2 nights $588 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $320 for 1 night · 2 nights $658 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $338 for 1 night · 2 nights $614 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $276 for 1 night · 2 nights $558 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $594 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $312 for 1 night · 2 nights $609 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $297 for 1 night · 2 nights $592 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $295 for 1 night · 2 nights $585 |
| 2026-11-24 | $290 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-27 | $327 for 1 night · 2 nights $661 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $334 for 1 night · 2 nights $647 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $313 for 1 night · 2 nights $614 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $301 for 1 night · 2 nights $609 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $308 for 1 night · 2 nights $612 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $647 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $343 for 1 night · 2 nights $664 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $321 for 1 night · 2 nights $728 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.9/10
Historic character, excellent breakfast and warm service, but choose your room carefully. a luxury boutique hotel in a historic bank in central Bergen, scored for what it is.
Opus XVI is a luxury boutique hotel in a former bank, minutes from Bergen’s waterfront and Bryggen. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want historic character without sacrificing comfortable beds or a genuinely useful location. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Hotels.com guests consistently praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and excellent breakfast; those fundamentals make this more than an impressive lobby.
The main compromise is room choice: entry-level rooms can feel tight for a luxury stay, and some have limited outlooks. Several guests also report warm rooms and no air-conditioning, with street noise complicating the open-window solution. We’d choose a larger category if spending much time indoors. Skip it if spacious rooms and dependable cooling matter more than character, breakfast and exploring Bergen on foot.
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Best for: couples on a Bergen city break; travelers exploring on foot; historic-hotel enthusiasts
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Watch out for: compact entry-level rooms; warm rooms and reported lack of air-conditioning; street noise with windows open
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Location: Central and highly walkable, close to the Fish Market, Bryggen and the Fløibanen funicular.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds and characterful interiors; size and outlook vary considerably by category.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest reviews, with particularly strong cleanliness ratings.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff earn widespread praise, despite occasional reports of uneven attention.
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Amenities: Restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center and a much-praised breakfast.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking, airport transfers and pets carry extra charges; confirm cooling arrangements before booking.
Axel's opinion of Opus XVI, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Opus XVI, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Vågsallmenningen 16, Bergen
- Amenities: Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Parking nearby, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bergen
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Classic Single room
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Double Elizabeth Mini Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Elizabeth Mini Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Elizabeth Mini Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Elizabeth Mini Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Peer Gynt Suite
Maren Suite
Ingeborg Suite
Colonialmajoren Suite
Holberg Suite
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