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Scandic Oslo City

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Oslo Opera House

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Lobby
Suite (Master) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Nr. 1 Europarådets Plass, Oslo, 0154
  • Place, Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oslo Spektrum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oslo Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Standard) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Standard)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Master) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Master)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Oslo City Centre hotel, you'll find Karl Johan Gate and Oslo Opera House. Byporten Shopping Centre and Jernbanetorget are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Jernbanetorget - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo City Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Jernbanetorget T-Station - 1 min walk
  • Oslo (XZO-Oslo Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brygg Oslo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catch me if you can - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Oslo City

3.5-star hotel near Oslo Opera House
As a guest of Scandic Oslo City, you'll find a health club, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Scandic Oslo City also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Scandic Oslo City offers 175 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NOK 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 225 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Scandic Oslo City to the airport?

Scandic Oslo City is 31.3 mi (45-min drive) away from the Gardermoen Airport (OSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Oslo City?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Oslo City on Jun 28, 2026 start from $185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Scandic Oslo City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Oslo City.

How close is Scandic Oslo City to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (22-min drive) from Huk and 6.7 mi (22-min drive) from Hvervenbukta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scandic Oslo City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Oslo City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NOK 225 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scandic Oslo City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Scandic Oslo City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Scandic Oslo City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Scandic Oslo City have a pool?

Scandic Oslo City does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Oslo City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Oslo City to downtown Oslo?

Scandic Oslo City is 0.1 mi away from Oslo.

Scandic Oslo City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 552 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Hotel, excellent location, incredibly comfortable and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel so quite small rooms, but perfectly fine for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, great location:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PASCAL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mega bra hotel😁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tatsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay - exceptionally helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bjørge

Liked: Cleanliness
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and awesome breakfast something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PASCAL

Liked: Amenities
Outstanding base for Oslo activities with great breakfast and kind and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Amenities
Central location, really nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room. Staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very prompt attention and friendly service. Really big rooms, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Staff very helpful. Near train station.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The central location was superb to explore the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ketil

Helt ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for me and my partner Great breakfast, friendly staff and room was just right for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of different lighting, Friendly staff, great location. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gunalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel room was great and the breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

C George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, couldn't be better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of the city, yet the room was super calm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025