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Reviews of Charming Bergen house, rare historic house from 1779, Whole house

38C Sandviksveien, Bergenhus, 5036 Bergen, Norway

#4 of 427 vacation rentals in Bergen

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Review Score

Based on 66 apartment reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't like leaving. Bergen and the house are delightful. Recommend a stay here.

    The house is absolutely charming and modern, but preserving the character of the original building. Really clever adaption. There are lots of great touches that make staying here comfortable and easy. It is.an easy.walk to the city.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely house in a pleasant, quiet area. The house is old but is very well fitted out with modern appliances. Great recommendations from owners regarding local walks/bars/bakery. Supermarket next door.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Great stay in the little lovely house!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a booklet left by the owner explaining the history and all necessary information about the house and stay. The little house is so lovely. All the renovation makes it back to life from 1780’s. A short 5 minutes bus ride sent us right at the downtown harbor. A supermarket is only steps away.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    Great quirky traditional house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fun! Very quirky little traditional house with everything we needed. Kitchen amazingly well kitted out considering size and age of property. Soap, dishwasher tablets, washing machine and detergent, shower gel and shampoo, some basics in the kitchen. Ideal for a couple but worked for a family of 3 for a couple of nights due to comfy sofa bed. Parking right beside (paying - use the Bergen parking app, there are no signs indicating it being a paying car park!), mini-market and bus stop - very easy to go into town either by bus or a 20 odd minute walk. Easy access to the house with a code so no key to contend with. Excellent contact from hosts and clear information provided. Didn't realise the house was surrounded by other buildings. Not an issue as such but not obvious from the photo as you would expect it was on a street.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Probably not for old people or a larger family as quite little and steps could be tricky

    Exceptionally well equipped even though tiny, warm and cosy, very helpful hosts. There was nothing we needed that we couldn’t find

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cosy, heated little house – very clean and well-equipped. It was comfortable and great value for money.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    10
    Felt like I was staying in a fairytale house super fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a little far from some of the downtown activities

    Charming House loved it

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    10
    Unforgettable journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We've loved everything ! The cosy old house, the place, the warm welcome, nothing was missing. A perfect journey !

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable for 2-3 people.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    8.0
    Cosy Norwegian Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being honest, as I read reviews avidly, the outside was looking a little grubby and the house is in a little alley looking at a large new ugly building. Would totally book to stay here again (if wanted to be a bit out of Bergen) as the hosts and inside of the house are 10/10 BUT the outside set up isn’t what we were expecting. Not a negative as such, just our thoughts.

    This house is beautiful. Cosy, characterful and really adds to the Norwegian experience! The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment and the house is super clean and comfy YET old, wonky and truly memorable! The bedroom is lovely, the shop is close by and it’s a very nice 20ish minute stroll from the centre of Bergen. Hosts were amazing on communication too!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I took me a moment to find any light switch in the dark. That's the worst thing I could say about this awesome place.

    When entering the house, I've instantly fell in love with the nice timber smell of the house. Smells like a sauna in there. Very cozy. Very cute.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable escape from the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable accommodation only a short journey from the centre of Bergen.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    We had a wonderful stay at this small and cozy house. It truly felt like a home, with everything well-arranged for a comfortable experience. The flexible check-in was a big plus, making the arrival process smooth and stress-free. The location was excellent—very close to the city center, with a bus stop just a 2-minute walk away. Additionally, the nearby Joker store, also just 2 minutes away, was a great convenience. The host was excellent, providing clear and detailed instructions on how to reach the property, which was incredibly helpful. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm and hassle-free stay!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Everything if you want to experience the authentic Bergen then this is for you. It was minus 8 outside and the house was lovely and warm extremely clean and everything you needed to make it at home from home. The local shop called the joker was a 2 min walk from the property and so was the bus stop. You could walk to the centre of Bergen within 20 mins it was perfect !!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, 20 minute walk into Bergen, quirky and novel accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Property was difficult to find on arrival - Bergen suburban layouts are NOT straight forward and Booking.com detailed instructions are not well presented. The old, two story building worked for us however anyone tall, wide, infirm or less mobile might have had a problem with the narrow spiral stairs.

    We enjoyed this quirky and historic building in a great location only a few bus stops from Central Bergen. The cottage had every modern facility we needed and we felt very comfortable and welcome. The nearby supermarket is very convenient, nearby BOD 24 coffee and cold water plunge is a "must visit".

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    9.0
    Native Norwegian house in a native Norwegian neighbourhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very beautiful house despite too small. Perfect for a family of up to three (maybe four) people. Authentic house within the beautiful neighbourhood.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Charming (but a bit smelly)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately we experienced a very bad smell in the house which didn’t go away despite open windows and door. It reeked of something similar to a cat box (pee?) but hosts claimed there were no cats before. We slept with open windows. Apart from that, a very clean house.

    Very cute charming house with a really convenient location. It truly added to our stay in Bergen. Easy communication with hosts and easy check-in and check-out. Perfect for a couple or small family.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    10
    Just a lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A perfectly restored historic home in a quiet but convenient location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    10
    Bergen house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly no view from within the house.

    Good location, only a 20min walk from the center. Parking available nearby. Super market next door. Washing machine available, proper hair dryer, cooking availability with all the necessities, coffee and tea available. Ideal for two persons. Very comfortable bedsheets.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house is in walking distance to everything , yet away from the tourist crowds and in a real neighborhood. It is beautifully decorated and every detail has been considered .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was a perfect stay.

    Very cute and nice house, prepared with everything you can need. Located near the city center, easily acessible by bus or walking. Also, the house owners were so helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous house (our 6-year-old daughter said she would like to live there for ever) with everything we needed, including extremely comfortable beds. Great location within easy reach of the centre and excellent walking routes. Friendly, helpful hosts.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cosy and beautiful house. Perfect stay for our vacation.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely little house. Clean and nicely decorated

    Stayed in May 2024

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