Citybox Oslo

Oslo hotels are pricey, but Citybox is the exception. It is completely autonomous (self-check-in kiosks), so there is no reception staff, which keeps the price down. The rooms are simple and clean.

This is Oslo’s ultimate "Budget Hero." It strips away the traditional hotel reception and minibar to deliver a low price for a location this central. Situated just three blocks from Oslo Central Station, it offers clean, modern, and compact rooms for travelers who just need a high-quality bed and a hot shower.

It operates on a fully self-service model. You check in via a kiosk similar to an airport terminal. There is no bellboy, no room service, and no TV in the room (stream on your own device using their fast Wi-Fi). This lean operation keeps the room rate significantly lower than its neighbors.

The rooms are functional and Scandinavian simple, think durable woods, bright lights, and excellent soundproofing. The rooms are undeniably compact, which is expected at this price point, but they are brand new and spotless. It is extremely popular with travelers who just use the hotel to sleep and who want to spend their budget on experiences rather than a lobby they won't use.


Star rating
3

Hotel category
Budget

Budget Hero
Crowd Pleaser

The real money-saver here isn't just the room rate—it's the facilities. If you really want to save on your Oslo trip, the hotel has a communal guest kitchen with a microwave, toaster and kettle. Buy instant oatmeal or heat up a ready-made meal from the nearby Kiwi supermarket to save expensive Oslo dining costs.


Smack bang in the middle of the city, 5 minutes walk from the Central station and the AirPort Express train.

What to do nearby


1.4km
Oslo's largest commercial gallery by exhibition space with multiple rooms and a retail stock of thousands of works available for purchase.
1.5km
Over 40 sculptures by Dalí, Rodin, and Louise Bourgeois scattered through a wild forest overlooking the fjord. Stand where Edvard Munch painted The Scream's background, all with free 24-hour access.
1.5km
Norway's oldest botanical garden (established 1814) with free admission to 6.5 hectares of geographically organized plant collections, a Victorian Palm House from 1868, and modern climate-controlled greenhouses.

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