Oslo Hotels from $74

This hotel is the former Stensby Hospital and is in the process of being converted into a hotel/conference center. While initially taken aback by the location and condition, I found the building, setting, and theme to be extremely interesting. I believe the hotel opened the day before we arrived, so some things were still being organized such as signage, snack bar, Wi-Fi routing, breakfast service, etc. There are currently 80 guest rooms that were formerly patient rooms and everything still has the feel of a hospital, with medical signage, call buttons, and the architectural design of an institutional building. There are new beds as pictured in the photographs. There are numerous lounges (former waiting rooms) throughout the facility, and all of the bathrooms are off the hallways, separate from the rooms. The staff was friendly and everything inside was clean. The hotel is about 1/2 hour from OSL airport and 1 hour from downtown Oslo. The hotel is close to the highway but in a rural setting. The location is very close to Lake Mjosa, various 1994 Olympic sites, and many beautiful small towns, churches and historic sites. There is a cross-country ski center right behind the hotel. This hotel has just recently opened and some areas are still being developed. The grounds are large and contain several buildings in various states of renovation. While not for everyone, I found my stay enjoyable and definitely one of the more interesting travel experiences I've had.

I arrived late evening and the Receptionist was very pleasant and helpful-genuinely so. I appreciated that after an 8 hour train ride. The room, while small, was extremely clean and well laid out and thoughtfully designed.

I enjoyed ny 3 nights here. The location is great for ease of access for the train or bus from the airport, and although the area is potentially a little seedy, it is not and feels safe. The standard room was well appointed and spacious for its type. Breakfast was varied and plentiful and the staff helpful. My only issues were poor water pressure in the shower and the variable housekeeping undertaken in the room and corridor. The staff were possibly overstretched, but the work was done haphazardly. My request for an extra pillow was met immediately however. Despite the latter housekeeping, I will return with pleasure.

Citybox Oslo is very well located, within walking distance to the Central Station and with a tram stop just outside. Close proximity to restaurants and has a nice busy cafe located adjacent to the ground floor of the hotel. Difficult to provide a rating of hotel staff because you do not see anyone unless you need to contact the "Host" in the event of a problem. The hotel is self check-in and check-out, a rather impersonal do-it-yourself situation, but it does keep the hotel rates down.

We had a lovely stay at the Thon Rosenkrantz in Oslo. The breakfast was one of the best I've had in the many international hotels I've visited and the staff extremely welcoming and friendly. The room was very small which is probably common in Scandanavia and my only complaint is that our room faces the main street and the insulation does not filter out the noise from the bar across the street. On a Friday and Saturday night, we can hear all the loud noises until early in the morning. I would definitely recommend a room away from the main street.

This hotel is in a great location. You can walk to central train station, the ferry dock, or catch the bus right outside your door. You are also in the center of town where all shopping and sight seeing begins. The hotel is extremely clean and modern. The staff is friendly and accomadating. The breakfast is fantastic. What ever food allergy or intolerance you may have is indicated for each buffet item. The room is small but just a perfect size for the two of us. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer.

More spacious than most European hotels. When we checked in, they informed us that since our checkout was on a Sunday, they could offer us a late checkout of 6 pm. That was perfect as we had a 6:45 flight Sunday evening, so we were able to leave our stuff in the room and freshen up later in the day. We wouldn't even have thought to ask for that. Also, the breakfast buffet was the best of all places we stayed over 2 weeks in various Scandinavian cities. Such a nice way to start each day.