With its traditional Nordic façade, the Best Western Victoria Hotel is situated on a quiet street in the center of Bergen, 500 meters from the Mount Floyen funicular, harbor and fish market. The 43 rooms are simply furnished and have cream walls and bright fabrics, with Internet connections, cable television and minibars, at guests' disposal. 75% of the hotel's rooms are non smoking.
A hearty buffet breakfast is served each morning and Taverna Sokrates, the hotel's authentic Greek restaurant provides a lively setting for dinner. The 24 hour lobby bar ensures guests never go thirsty, while further amenities include free wireless Internet access and an indoor parking garage. Guests can enjoy breath taking views over the city and the surrounding islands from the Mount Floyen funicular which carries passengers 320 meters above sea level. In contrast, the aquarium, located two kilometers away on the outermost point of Nordnes, offers an insight into life below the water, and includes a tank holding a whole shoal of herring. Bergen airport is 19 kilometers (12 miles distance.