Best hotels in Oslo (2026): Michelin Guide, Oslo S and affordable picks
Who this guide is for
This guide is for you if you are staying in a hotel in Oslo and want to choose quickly: a hotel for a special occasion, a practical hotel by the railway station or an affordable room in the centre. The hotels are split into three groups by what they suit, not by score.
Address, contact details and website are in each hotel's card. Prices change from day to day, so check them with the hotel or a booking service.
Hotels in the Michelin Guide
By Oslo Central Station: close to trains and the Airport Express
Simple, affordable hotels in the centre
How to choose a hotel in Oslo
Start with what you will do in the city and how you will get there. The table shows which group above usually fits common situations.
| Situation | What to look for | Group that usually fits | Check before you book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short trip by train or Airport Express | Walking distance to Oslo Central Station | By Oslo Central Station | Check-in if you arrive late |
| Special occasion | Historic building or design, restaurant and bar in the house | Hotels in the Michelin Guide | Cancellation terms |
| Budget first | Simple room, pay only for what you use | Simple, affordable hotels | Whether breakfast is included |
| Late arrival | 24-hour or self-service check-in | Simple, affordable hotels or by Oslo Central Station | How you get your key card |
| Business trip | Close to the station, a desk in the room | By Oslo Central Station | Whether there are meeting rooms |
| Family | Family rooms or rooms for more people | All groups | How many people the room sleeps |
Check this before you book
- Breakfast: not all hotels include breakfast, especially the simple ones. Check what is included.
- Cancellation: the lowest prices often cannot be cancelled or changed.
- Check-in: several hotels have self-service check-in. Have your booking number ready.
- Airport Express: the train from Oslo Airport goes to Oslo Central Station, and the hotels in the second group are a few minutes' walk from the station.
- Price: prices change with the date, especially when there are big events in the city. Compare on the hotel's own website and on booking services.
Questions and answers about hotels in Oslo
Three hotels in Oslo have one Michelin Key each (the Michelin Guide's hotel pages, read 30 September 2026). All three are in the first group above, together with a hotel that is in the guide without a key.
The Key is the Michelin Guide's distinction for hotels, as stars are for restaurants. A hotel can get one, two or three keys. According to the guide, one key means a very special stay.
The centre between Oslo Central Station and Karl Johans gate is practical for most people: close to trains, trams, the metro and the main sights. Bjørvika and Tjuvholmen are by the water and have many restaurants.
The Airport Express Train runs from Oslo Airport to Oslo Central Station, and the trip takes about 20 minutes. If you stay by the station, you reach your hotel a few minutes after leaving the train.
Only if you have a very early flight, or land late and travel on the next morning. Otherwise a hotel by Oslo Central Station is a good compromise: close to the Airport Express and to the city.
It varies. Many hotels in Norway include breakfast, while the simplest ones often charge extra for it. It is stated in your booking.
Book early if you are coming to Oslo during big concerts, sports events or trade fairs. Hotels fill up quickly and prices rise.
We include hotels that have a card in our catalogue, are open when we check and belong to one of the three groups. The first group is based on the Michelin Guide, the second on the distance to Oslo Central Station and the third on the hotels describing themselves as affordable. No one pays to be listed.
Help us keep this guide up to date
Has a hotel closed, changed its name or chain? Write in the comments at the bottom of the page. We check the information and swap the card without changing the rest of the text.
How we make this guide
We split the hotels into three groups: hotels in the Michelin Guide, hotels right by Oslo Central Station and simple, affordable hotels in the centre. Each group has four hotels. We only include hotels that have a card in our catalogue and are open when we check.
No hotel pays to be listed, and we do not give our own scores. Address, contact details and website are in each hotel's card.
Sources: the Michelin Guide's hotel pages for Oslo and the hotels' own websites, read 30 September 2026.
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