Three minutes from Oslo Central Station. Step off the Flytoget airport express and you're practically at the front door. The Opera House and Munch Museum are a short walk away. Kvadraturen, the neighborhood, is Oslo's oldest district, gritty and central, not scenic.
The rooms are seriously small, starting at 8 sqm. Don´t bring much luggage here. Half the rooms don't even have a desk. Bathrooms are tight, with narrow shower stalls where elbows meet walls. No kettle, no coffee maker, no mini-fridge. Morning coffee means a trip down to the lobby "barception," which doubles as the front desk and bar, open around the clock.
The gym is a serious surprise. A full CrossFit-style facility covering the entire lower floor, not the usual sad treadmill and a broken elliptical. The trade-off: weights hit the floor starting early morning, and the vibrations travel upward. Rooms on the 2nd floor get the worst of it. Ask for the 4th floor or higher.
There's a communal terrace on the 8th floor with views toward the fjord and the Opera House. Good spot for a quiet moment. Check-in is mostly self-service kiosks, so don't expect a warm welcome. The breakfast buffet is solid, with organic options and fresh bread. For Oslo prices, the value equation works, if you can live with the tight quarters.
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