Cheap Hotels Oslo 2025: 15 Budget Gems from €65💰🏨

Oslo is considered one of the most expensive cities in Europe, but that doesn't mean you can't find comfortable accommodation for less than €100 per night! With the right neighbourhood, flexible dates and knowledge of seasonal discounts, you can slash your accommodation costs by 25-30%, freeing up your budget for the best museums, mouth-watering gastronomy and trips to the fjords. We've put together a list of the 15 best budget hotels in the capital for 2025, and we've got some great news! We've checked their ratings, the date of their last renovation and real prices during peak and low season.

We are delighted to announce that the second part of our guide will provide you with all the answers you need to make your trip even more special. You will find out about the best place to stay near Oslo S, how to avoid prepayment, which chains offer free breakfast and what to do if you encounter problems during check-in. Save that article! We update our prices and promo codes every quarter, so you can be sure you're always booking the latest offers.

I'm looking for cheap hotels in Oslo. Can you tell me how to find them?💸

Yes. Use the "Price → Lowest first" filter on Booking and set the range to €65–100. Tick the "Very Good 8+" box — this rating guarantees basic comfort. Look at the price on the hotel's website. Hotels like Thon, Scandic and Citybox often have a discount code. The code is called DIRECT10. This gives you 10% off. Book 40-60 days in advance or catch the Flash Sale on Wednesdays (11:00 CET) for up to 20% off. To save as much as possible, avoid going to big conferences (like Oslo Innovation Week or Øya Festival) because prices are twice as high at these times.

Where is the best place to stay in central Oslo that won't cost too much?

There are three affordable locations that are ideal for tourists. Grünerløkka is just a short tram ride from Karl Johans gate, Citybox Oslo and PS:Hotell hotels, which cost from €75. St. Hanshaugen: green park and Smarthotel Oslo — €80 with buffet breakfast. Oslo S / Bjørvika: perfect for the Flytoget airport express; Comfort Hotel Xpress Central — €85, late check-out + 99 NOK. All areas are safe, with Kiwi and Coop supermarkets within walking distance.

What are the basics included in a budget hotel in Oslo? Breakfast, Wi-Fi and bed linen?

Wi-Fi is usually free and fast (50-100 Mbps). Breakfast is included at Scandic & Thon, but at the very cheap Citybox/Smarthotel it is available as an option for 110-140 NOK. Bed linen is included in the price, except at Anker Hostel, where there is a surcharge of 70 NOK, but a bed costs from €27. Cleaning is daily or every other day, and towels are changed on request (to help the environment). You can get a coffee in the lobby for between 10 and 15 NOK, which is cheaper than in street coffee shops.

How can you save money on places to stay in Oslo when there is not a lot of tourists?

The cheapest months are January and November, when occupancy rates drop and city networks reduce their rates by 25-35%. Check out the "Special Weekend" section at Thon: From Friday to Sunday, you can enjoy two nights for the price of one, with a cost of €79 instead of €110 on weekdays. Use the Oslo Pass: sign up for the card online and get a promo code OSLOPASS15 for partner hotels (list on pass.no). If your travel dates are flexible, check the Price Graph feature on the Booking website. This shows you the lowest prices from the last 30 days.

Do I need a credit card to book a budget hotel?

In 90% of cases, a Visa/Mastercard debit card is enough; the hotel will block 1 NOK for verification. Exceptions: Citybox and Park Inn require a credit card if the rate cannot be changed and is non-refundable. When you arrive, we may hold 300–500 NOK for any expenses you may have. This will be released to you when you leave. If you only have cash, choose Anker Hotel — it accepts cash and a passport as a deposit. However, you won't be able to get a tax-free refund: refunds are only made to cards.

Is it possible to book a cheap hotel without paying in advance?

Yes. On Booking, look for the "Free Cancellation" label. According to the service's statistics, 68% of budget hotels in Oslo allow payment when you arrive. Thon Astoria and Smarthotel only keep your card as a guarantee, and you can cancel for free until 6 p.m. on the day of arrival. Citybox has stricter rules: you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged for the first night. If you're not sure about your plans, choose a flexible rate — the extra charge is only €5-7.

What's the deal with parking at cheap hotels in Oslo?🚗

Central parking is expensive: Q-Park Karl Johan — 58 NOK for 1 hour. Cheaper hotels solve this problem like this: Smarthotel offers a 30% discount on the neighbouring Sentrum P-hus car park (320 NOK/day). Anker Hotel has its own car park for 250 NOK, but there are only 30 spaces. A free alternative is Park & Ride at Storo station, then tram no. 11. Compare the cost with car rental — it is often cheaper to use the metro and trams (24-hour ticket 128 NOK).

Do budget hotels offer rooms for families and discounts for children?

Yes, Thon Family Rooms (28 m²) can accommodate two adults and two children at no extra charge. Breakfast is also free for children under 12. Citybox offers "Small Family" rooms with bunk beds for €105. At Anker Hotel, children under 7 stay for free in existing beds, and an extra bed is available for NOK 200. Ask at reception for the Oslo Pass Kids — you can get into museums for free with this, and you can also use public transport for free. The family can save approximately NOK 600 per day.

What should I do if I have problems with my booking when I arrive?

First, show us your Booking/Hotels.com confirmation: a screenshot and your booking number. If the hotel is fully booked, Norwegian rules say that the hotel must give you an alternative of the same or higher class at its own expense. If your card is late, call your bank. Sometimes, a block looks like a debit. If you can't find a solution, call Booking (Russian 24/7) or contact us via chat. Norwegians usually solve the problem in 15-20 minutes and then offer coffee in the lobby.

When you're looking for cheap places to stay in Oslo, you have to think about where the hotel is and what extra services you want. Choose the Grünerløkka or St. Hanshaugen areas, book two months in advance, sign up for loyalty programmes and check flexible rates: this way, a night's stay will cost only €65-90 without compromising on quality.

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