Marken Gjestehus

I stayed here for 3 nights earlier this week.
The check-​in procedure was clear and concise. It was the low season, so the reception hours were short, and since I was arriving outside of opening hours, they gave me very concise directions on how to check in.
The location was also superb, it was quite central and close to the things that are worth checking out in the city.
The common areas were very clean. The shower area had a heated floor which was definitely appreciated.
I suppose I just have a few exceptionally good hostel experiences in the past, which means that I have a high standard. And because of that, there were aspects of this hostel stay that I thought could use some improvement.
Maybe it’s because everything seemed do-​it-​yourself. The guest needs to put the sheets and the linen and pillowcases themselves, and when you check out, you have to remove them yourself. I don’t mind that, if you’re charging less than 270 NOK a night. But given the rates, I guess I have expected more warmth and love, so to speak. I am not saying this one is bad, not at all, in fact, I would not hesitate to stay here again, but I have definitely experience way better hostels than this one, yes, in Europe. Complete with privacy curtains, personal electric sockets, and more importantly, warm and friendly people, who made me feel like I was definitely a welcome guest. This one was a little cold (and I don’t mean temperature), and rather impersonal.

Marken Guesthouse is a very clean and friendly hostel. It had a nice common area with couches that I stayed at even after I checked out. Private bathroom in the large ladies dorm, plenty of extra bathrooms in the hall. Just a few minutes walking to the marina. I would definitely recommend this hostel to friends!

If you want centrally located, reasonably priced and clean accommodation in Bergen look no further. They offer both individual and dorm style accommodation, linen is included in the booking cost, didn’t appear to include towels however.
A stone throw from Bergen train station, it’s also only a 5 – 10 min walk to Bergen’s main sights, and not far from a grocery store if you want to buy some supplies. The Guesthouse has a fully equipped kitchen with fridges for guest use.
Bathrooms are shared, however there are enough of them so that there was no wait to use them, always a bonus.
There is also free WiFi and reasonably priced Laundry facilities.

A simple, basic place to stay in Bergen.
It’s definitely a challenge to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bergen, but this can fit the bill. I stayed here just one night before I returned home. I tried booking on
, but had problems getting confirmation. However, I was in town a few days before and was able to go in person.
Don’t be too put off by the old, rickety, scary elevator that makes you feel like you might be trapped in it forever! Just get in and take it to the 4^th floor.
The reception is helpful enough. Hostel is basic. 4-​bed dormitories, kitchen & lounge area, stark white hallways. Now, maybe I didn’t explore enough, but I saw only 2 womens, 2 mens and one handicap toilet. This is NOT enough. Especially if you need a sink and mirror to get ready in the morning.
Towels and bedding cost extra here, so work that into your budget unless you’re traveling with bedding. The pillow was the lumpiest thing I ever saw in all creation and the bunks were a bit creaky. But overall, a fine, basic place to lay your head.

Loved my stay here! The rooms were lovely, and the location was ideal for exploring the city. This hostel has a cozy, old-​world charm that just can’t be replicated. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Bergen.

As far as hostels go, this one was pretty good.
Accommodation is fairly limited in the off season and they were running a special offer if you stayed two nights or more in a 4 bed dorm.
The room was clean and the beds comfortable, although bedding cost a one off extra fee (unless you bring your own although sleeping bags are not allowed).
The reception is also only open very limited hours in the Winter season so there was noone to deal with any problems or to ask for information. This also meant there was no organised activity and therefore not a great amount of atmosphere.
There is a main shower room with 6 individual shower rooms. I only spotted 5 loos, 2 men, 2 women & 1 disabled on the main floor, although there may have been more down another hallway. The limited amount of showers and bathrooms didn’t pose a problem as the hostel was fairly quiet, but in the busy summer months, you may find yourself waiting.
The biggest problem is the fact there is only 1 four burner stove in a very small kitchen. Even though the hostel was quiet, it was difficult to get into the kitchen to put things away in the fridge around dinner time and I felt like I had to dodge people to put eggs on to boil in the morning. With the cost of eating out being so high, I can imagine it would be a complete nightmare to try and make meals when the hostel is busy.
If I return to Bergen, I would probably stay here again due to its cleanliness but I would be aware of the minimal amount of communal space.