Oslo 3 Star Hotels

When planning a trip to Oslo, Norway, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is where to stay. With a wide range of accommodation options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your needs. While many travelers automatically gravitate toward 5-star luxury hotels, there is something to be said for the more affordable and practical 3-star hotels. In this blog post, we'll explore why choosing a 3-star hotel when traveling to Oslo can be the best option for your trip.

One of the main reasons to consider a 3-star hotel in Oslo is the affordability. Norway is known for its high cost of living, and this extends to the price of accommodations. By opting for a 3-star hotel, you can save a significant amount of money while still enjoying a comfortable and convenient place to stay. This will leave you with more budget for experiencing the city's attractions, dining out, and shopping.

In addition to affordability, 3-star hotels in Oslo are often still well-equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. From free Wi-Fi to complimentary breakfast, these hotels offer all the essentials without the unnecessary extras that come with 5-star luxury hotels. This can be especially appealing for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring the city and simply need a clean and comfortable place to rest at the end of the day.

Finally, 3-star hotels in Oslo often offer a more authentic and local experience. While luxury hotels tend to cater to international tourists, 3-star hotels are more likely to attract a mix of travelers and locals. This can provide a more genuine feel for the city and allow you to interact with residents and get insider tips on the best places to visit and eat. Overall, choosing a 3-star hotel when traveling to Oslo can provide a more budget-friendly, practical, and immersive experience in this vibrant Scandinavian city.

Best 3 Star Hotels in Oslo

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Scandic Vulkan Oslo Citybox Oslo Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station Scandic Byporten 3 Star Hotels in Oslo Downtown Anker Hotel Oslo Thon Hotel Astoria K7 Hotel Oslo Cheap 3 Star Hotels in Oslo First Hotel Millennium Oslo Central City Apartments Comfort Hotel Grand Central Oslo

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Scandic Vulkan Oslo

📍 Maridalsveien 13A

The accommodation is about 50 km from Oslo airport and a short distance from such cultural venues as Natural History Zoological Museum. This 3-star hotel is around a 10-minute walk from the Oslos Popsenteret Interactive Museum and 7 minutes on foot from Kulturkirken Jakob Church.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Svanedammen approximately 5 minutes away by car. Scandic Vulkan also provides access to shopping attractions like Oslo City Shoppingcenter, which are just 1.3 km away.

The Scandic Vulkan welcomes guests to 149 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making facilities. They are appointed with parquetry flooring, soundproof windows. Providing a bathtub and a shower, some bathrooms come with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

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Citybox Oslo

📍 Prinsens Gate 6

The family-friendly accommodation has a central location at a distance of 2.8 km from The Fram Museum, while shopping venues like Oslo City Shoppingcenter are about 5 minutes' walk away. The Citybox Oslo provides history lovers with proximity to Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress (0.6 km) and The Royal Palace (1.4 km).

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Karpedammen, which is 900 metres away. Citybox Oslo is centrally situated only a few metres from Oslo Stock Exchange.

Furnished with soundproof windows, all rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi along with a minibar and coffee/tea makers. Private bathrooms also include a hair dryer and towels.

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Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

📍 Fred Olsens Gate 11

The hotel is located at a 650-metre distance from the contemporary Oslo Opera House and Lion statue as well as within a 10-minute drive of The Vigeland Park. Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is a minute's walk from this 3-star hotel and Oslo airport is 55 km away.

The Fram Museum is about 10 minutes away by car, and Jernbanetorget is at a 250-metre distance from the accommodation.

Certain rooms have soundproof windows along with a writing desk for guests' convenience. They have a modern-style interior. Featuring dryers and towels, the private bathrooms are also equipped with a separate toilet.

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Scandic Byporten

📍 Jernbanetorget 6

This exquisite property is centrally situated next to the central station. National Museum is only 12 minutes' walk from the hotel, while Oslo airport is 50 km from it.

Visit Tenerife, nearly a 15-minute walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. The miniature Oslo Camping Golf Course, as well as the 17th-century church "Oslo Cathedral", are located in front of Scandic Byporten.

The Scandic Byporten provides guests with 239 rooms appointed with sound-proofed windows along with coffee/tea makers. Also, the accommodation features wooden flooring. For more comfort, hairdryers and bathrobes, along with a bathtub and a sink, are provided. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at this Oslo hotel.

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Anker Hotel Oslo

📍 Storgata 55

Situated right in the centre of Oslo, in a shopping area, the hotel is in the neighbourhood of Jewish Museum in Oslo. Sports fans can also visit the miniature Oslo Camping Golf Course, at an 850-metre distance from the Anker Oslo, and take their families to The Vigeland Park, which is around 10 minutes away by car.

The Royal Palace is about 2 km away, and Gronland T-Bane is a few minutes' drive from the affordable property.

Some of the comfortable rooms are equipped with bedside cubbies and an extra bed, as well as media facilities such as wireless internet and cable channels. They are fitted with sofa beds or bunk beds, night tables. For more comfort, a hair dryer and towels, along with a separate toilet, are provided. Guests can also enjoy city views.

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Hotels in Oslo

Family Hotel ๐Ÿ‘ช Scandic Vulkan Oslo
Hotel with balcony ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Citybox Oslo
Top Service Hotel ๐Ÿ› Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

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Thon Hotel Astoria

📍 Dronningensgate 21

Karl Johans gate Street is a mere 6 minutes on foot from the property, while the large Norwegian Open-Air Museum of Cultural History is 10 minutes away by car. The hotel is notable for its charming location adjacent to Oslo City Shoppingcenter.

This comfortable accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Tenerife a 17-minute walk away. There is the filled Palace Park an 18-minute walk away, while Oslo Terminal bus station a mere 0.6 km from Thon Hotel Astoria.

The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Along with coffee/tea making facilities, they also have free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Providing a shower, some bathrooms come with a hairdryer and towels.

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K7 Hotel Oslo

📍 Kongens Gate 7

Situated around 5 minutes by car from The Mini Bottle Gallery AS, the property is in the very heart of Oslo. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Oslo Reptile Park (1.1 km) and the royal Palace Park (1.4 km).

Visit Karpedammen, within 5 minutes' drive of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. The nearby cultural attractions include Armed Forces Museum, which is within walking distance of K7 Hotel Oslo.

The K7 Hotel Oslo offers 117 spacious rooms, some of them comprise a seating area and a kitchen. They are furnished with spacious decor. A shower and a separate toilet, along with such comforts as towels, are also provided.

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First Hotel Millennium Oslo

📍 Tollbugaten 25

This hotel is located merely 5 minutes' stroll from Storting building, a short walk to Stortorvet Tram tube station. The 3-star hotel is nearly a 5-minute stroll from the 17th-century church "Oslo Cathedral" and 6 minutes' stroll from Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress.

The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Karpedammen approximately 500 metres away. Tjuvholmen is situated quite close to First Hotel Millennium.

The allergy-free rooms have private bathrooms with a tub and a separate toilet along with a hairdryer and bath sheets. Also, there is a tea and coffee making equipment as well as smoke detectors and an electronic key card provided. They boast spectacular views of the city.

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Central City Apartments

📍 Kjolberggaten 29

The smoke-free accommodation is in the very heart of the city, a mere 1.8 km from the historical Sorenga Region, and adjacent to Toyen tube station. The Central City Oslo is merely 250 metres from Kampen bus stop and within 5 minutes' walk of Jason.

The monographic Munch Museum, a well-known local spot, is also a walk from this Oslo property.

Some of the comfortable rooms of the hotel face the courtyard, and comprise a place for dining and a kitchen. They are outfitted with comfortable decor.

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Comfort Hotel Grand Central Oslo

📍 Jernbanetorget 1

The pet-friendly property boasts a unique location about a 5-minute walk from Jernbanetorget underground station and in the vicinity of Ostbanehallen. The charming Comfort Hotel Grand Central Oslo also lies an 8-minute walk from Karl Johans gate Street.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Tenerife, which is a 15-minute stroll away. There is Vigeland Museum 10 minutes away by car, while Oslo Terminal bus station opposite Comfort Hotel Grand Central.

Looking onto the square, some rooms at this trendy property offer a carpeted floor and sound-proofed windows furnished with a sofa and a writing table. They feature tea/coffee making equipment, and such comforts as individual climate control and an iron with ironing board. A shower and a bath, along with such amenities as hair dryers and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal.

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Park Inn By Radisson Oslo

📍 Ovre Slottsgate 2C

The environmentally friendly property is situated 6 minutes' walk from Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress and a short walk to Storting building. The excellent hotel is ideally located in the shopping area, 10 minutes by car from The Fram Museum.

Visit Karpedammen, within 5 minutes' drive of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. Kon-Tiki Museum lies 2.5 km away, and Stortorvet Tram is in the vicinity of Park Inn By Radisson Oslo.

The 118 rooms at the Park Inn By Radisson Oslo include a balcony and a mini-kitchen. Some of the rooms feature bright decor furnished with a work desk. They come equipped with an electric kettle for self-catering along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Providing a shower, the bathrooms also have a hairdryer and bath sheets.

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Smarthotel Oslo

📍 St. Olavsgate 26, Oslo, No

The large open - air Norwegian Museum of Cultural History is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the property, and the state-of-the-art Nobel Peace Center Museum is 11 minutes' walk from it. Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences is a popular education place to visit within a minute's drive of the Smarthotel Oslo.

Visit Svanedammen, approximately 1 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. If you enjoy visiting historical places, Smarthotel Oslo offers good access to Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress, which is only 1.4 km away.

The rooms include soundproof windows, along with a writing desk for guests' comfort. Also, they feature tiled flooring. The private bathrooms come with hair dryers and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the garden.

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Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget Oslo

📍 Mollergata 26

Located 5 minutes on foot from Vega Scene, the property is at a medium distance from the 17th-century church "Oslo Cathedral". Historical sights here include Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress, which stands at a distance of 1.1 km from the comfortable hotel.

This accommodation enjoys a great location near bars and restaurants. There is The Fram Museum approximately a 10-minute ride away, and Oslo Terminal bus station just a short drive from the 3-star Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget.

Certain rooms have a carpeted floor along with a writing table for guests' convenience. They have a comfortable interior. The private bathrooms are appointed with a shower and a bathtub, and such comforts as complimentary toiletries and bath sheets.

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Comfort Hotel Karl Johan

📍 Karl Johans Gate 12

This charming 3-star accommodation is situated in the centre of Oslo, within walking distance of the central station. The smoke-free hotel is within a 5-minute drive of the filled Palace Park and within walking distance of National Museum.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Karpedammen a mere 11 minutes' walk away. Comfort Hotel Karl Johan is located merely a 6-minute walk from Oslo City Shoppingcenter and offers views of the backyard.

The tiled bathrooms come with a bathtub, along with hair dryers.

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The Verdandi Hotel Oslo

📍 Tordenskioldsgate 6B

The accommodation has a central setting a 10-minute drive from the large open - air Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, while natural sights like Palace Public Park are just a 12-minute walk away. Aker Brygge is a short distance from the Verdandi and Oslo airport is 55 km away.

Visit Kongespeilet, around 1 km from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. If you enjoy visiting historical places, the 3-star Verdandi Hotel offers good access to Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress, which is only a 9-minute walk away.

The private bathrooms include a shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets.

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P-Hotels Oslo

📍 Grensen 19

The accommodation has a central setting a 5-minute ride from the big indoor - outdoor University's Botanical Garden, while natural sights like Palace Public Park are just a 14-minute walk away. The P-Hotels is about a 5-minute walk from Karl Johans gate Street and within walking distance of Aker Brygge.

Visit Dronningdammen, within a 5-minute drive of the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Norway. If you enjoy visiting historical places, P-Hotels Oslo offers good access to Akershus Medieval Castle and Fortress, which is only an 11-minute walk away.

Furnished with a work desk, each room is allergy-free and has high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, they feature wooden flooring. For more comfort, towels, along with a shower, are provided.

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