Oslo Homestays

The room was spacious and the location was convenient! The view from the 6th floor was pleasurable as well. The room itself comes with bare minimum amenities and the plug outlet are situated in peculiar areas of the room but at least the shower pressure was nice and hot. If you’re just looking for a room to lay your head down, look no further.

We’re glad we found the Anker Apartments for our two nights in Oslo. It was quite a good value. We were greeted by friendly staff. We picked up bed linens and towels when we checked in. We also requested a kitchenette set which has dishes, cups and silverware. Staff helped us with directions and questions - very helpful! The rooms look like furnished student housing and was perfectly fine for our needs. We had a suite with two twin beds, two bunk beds, a couch, table and chairs, and a kitchenette along with a bathroom. All doors require a key card to open so it feels very safe and the elevator is helpful with luggage. Our beds were comfortable and while we were there it was pretty quiet. Our only complaint is that it was warm while we were there and our room was stuffy. We stayed on a room that opened to a ground floor courtyard and the windows only crack open a little at the top. It was quite warm during the day and there was no air circulation. We would have happily paid to rent electric fans if they were available but none available. There is a Joker grocery store adjacent to the apartments with food, snacks, drinks, and some good inexpensive coffee. There is a larger Spar grocery store just a couple of blocks away. We loved the view of Oslo from the rooftop deck. Could use some more furniture (there's a couple of older picnic tables) but it's got an awesome view. Tip on location. We flew in from the US the night before and we’re quite tired so we took a taxi from Oslo Central station. It was slow and expensive. However it’s only about a 30 minute walk from the central station or you can take the tram from there. You can download the RuterBillett app, buy tickets on the tram or stop in the Ruter customer service office at the central station where they will sell you tickets and help you find the right tram. Super easy once you figure it out.

A stay at Forenom Serviced Apartments Oslo Central places you in the heart of Oslo, within a 5-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Jernbanetorget. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Oslo Opera House and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Aker Brygge.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

All good. Contact the management company before your trip, because you need to pay in advance on their website. This will also guarantee your receive unlock code on time.

It was like Fort Knox to get into as we arrived earlier than the 3p check in. We buzzed outside the building and someone answered eventually to let us into the walkway and small courtyard only to find the door locked to get into the apartments. The guy on the intercom said to press the buzzer, but we pressed everything and still couldn't get in. We saw the cleaners on the ground floor and pounded on the glass until they let us in. The place is a bit low profile on the outside with only a small plaque on the wall with the name on it. It's an automatic check-in with a machine in the foyer. Once we had that sorted out we eventually took the lift (the only time it worked) to our apartment to find a tiny bedroom with a bed pushed against the walls and not room for much else, meaning if you had to get up during the night, the person against the wall (window) had to climb over the other one (like a speed bump) to get out. There is a really small wardrobe, but for travellers no room to put suitcases. The living area is very roomy, so we had our suitcases in there and the kitchenette was good to have. The bathroom unfortunately is super tiny with a vanity, toilet, shower and washing machine squashed in there. The shower was hard to navigate to get in and out as the vanity and washing machine were in the way and you had to juggle both doors to squeeze past. The shower did get blocked at one stage and had to stop mid shampoo to unblock the drain before it flooded the bathroom. On the plus side, the living area was good except we had our suitcases in there (and that became very messy). The kitchen was great and had all the pots and pans and cutlery/crockery needed and it was good to be able to do laundry. The apartment is situated in Grunerlokka where only a short walk away you can access nice restaurants, a park, small convenience stores and lovely shopping. Nearby is Ankerselva River which was really lovely for walks along at the end of the day.

In fact, our apartment was in Arbins Gate 5. Digital check-in in Arbins Gate 3, very easy and quick. Super location, very close from National theater metro station, the Royal Palace, that harbour, City Center. The apartment was clean, nicely decorated. Very nice for 2 people...but we were 4... then it is really small and...with only 2 chairs. I recommend for couples. The street in super quiet, surrounded by Embassies.

A stay at Frogner House Apartments - Odinsgate 10 places you in the heart of Oslo, steps from Frogner Church and 5 minutes by foot from Frogner Park. This 4-star apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Karl Johan Gate and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Aker Brygge. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 47-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

I have mixed feelings here. The location was really good for us (close to the library, where I was working, and close to Aker Brygge and the city centre). The staff were also friendly and tried their best to resolve issues quickly. We never got the heating fixed and our flat was extremely hot for our entire stay, and though they brought us a tiny fan, we were quite warm, especially at night. However, I agree with other reviewers here, who noted that the flats are pretty small and that for the price, you'd expect a bit more. I think for stays over 5 or so days, they should automatically clean, rather than charging for it. They should also offer more toilet paper and kitchen towels instead of expecting you to buy it, and they could provide aluminium foil and a few other basics (again, given the price we're paying). I'd like to see refillable soap containers, in order to be more eco-friendly, rather than small plastic bottles that they presumably throw away. And I think they could easily offer a vegan breakfast (you know, bread with vegetables isn't that hard to prepare...). In general, though, we had a good stay.

We stayed as a family at this property, and were upgraded to a two bed apartment which was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The check in process is via self service in another building which is a 5 min walk. If you have large luggage I recommend you leave it at oscarsgate 86 property and walk down to Skovien 8 to check in as the way back will be uphill for about 50 metres and will be difficult to drag large luggage. There is a supermarket within 5 mins walk which sells most things you will need to make your own breakfast, or cook a meal as eating out is expensive in Norway. The nearby 7-11 also sells tram/bus tickets and decent ready to eat food which is also reasonably priced. The Tram/Bus stop is about 5 min walk from the property and you can reach the City in 10-15 mins and its very convenient and cheaper way to travel as Taxis are very expensive. There is no reception onsite, but towels, sheets, toiletries etc u need are left on a cart near the main entrance so you can access them. There is a Washing Machine in the bathroom, which has instructions in Norwegian (english would be helpful) and you have to buy your own washing powder. There is a dishwasher in Kitchen but only 1 tablet is provided, so if u are staying more than a day u need to buy dishwasher tablets (property should provide a few) Overall we would stay here again if we visited Oslo and recommend this property to other travelers

With a stay at Frogner House - Slottsparken, you'll be centrally located in Oslo, a 6-minute walk from Royal Palace and 11 minutes by foot from Karl Johan Gate. This apartment is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Oslo Opera House.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.