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Scandic Grensen Oslo

3.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Karl Johan Gate

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Located in Oslo City Centre, Scandic Grensen Oslo offers a modern retreat with free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Steps from Karl Johan Gate, the prime location and helpful concierge services ensure guests can discover the city's authentic experiences.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room (Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Economy Twin Plus Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grensen 20, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Theater - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Oslo Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RØØR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪London Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scandic Karl Johan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Oriental - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grensen Oslo

Hotel near Karl Johan Gate
Close to Oslo Opera House and Aker Brygge, Scandic Grensen Oslo provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and laundry services
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 150
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Scandic Grensen Oslo Hotel
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HTL Grensen Oslo Hotel
HTL Grensen Hotel
HTL Grensen Oslo
HTL Grensen
Scandic Grensen Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Grensen Oslo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Scandic Grensen Oslo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 150 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Scandic Grensen Oslo?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Grensen Oslo located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this hotel is steps from Oslo Nye Teater and Karl Johan Gate. Oslo Opera House and Aker Brygge are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tinghuset Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Stortinget Tram Station is 3 minutes.

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Scandic Grensen Oslo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet is sensational! The staff are so accommodating, especially Vanya, the front desk receptionist, is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MILTON

Liked: Staff & service
Location central to most city highlights and transport was accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Upama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy and quick check-in. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Awesome breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Upama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and just a short walk from the train station. The breakfast spread was fantastic and the staff super helpful and friendly. The hallway carpets need changing desperately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location in the heart of Oslo, small but comfortable rooms, great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in perfect location, very close to the market and main tourist attractions. Very great and possible early check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Perfect hotel to stay in Oslo, the bed was perfectly comfortable and the breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Very central

Very good and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect, but it was so warm and nosy in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Carpets need changing desperately

Great location, helpful staff, hallway carpets were disgusting but our room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited low quality dining in hotel vicinity off-set by excellent breakfast buffet. Norway dining is ridiculously expensive and the quality is mediocre. This is not a as a doc Grensn problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Johan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Feels like a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lots of outside noise.

No complaints about t h e hotel, but work overnight on the road/tram tracks meant our sleep was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Amenities
good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Enzo

Liked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melody

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast. The hotel is lacking a lobby social space. Rooms are compact and efficient with under bed storage. Only one chair. Considerable street noise so not suitable for a light sleeper. Carpets in the hallway and the room are absolutely disgusting with stains and the appearance of being filthy. We were able to move to a room with parquet flooring and it was clean. Front desk staff were super helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nina Charlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chosen for its proximity to the club I was going to. Friendly staff, warm room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Breakfast excellent. Only downside the state of the clean but needing renewing carpets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked our room, comfy bed, great bathroom, and the staff were amazing from the first welcome when we walked in the door, to helping us with any inquiries. The complementary breakfast is out of this world, and because we had to leave very early on our last morning, they offered us a boxed breakfast to take away. It was a bag of lovely things that pretty much lasted us all day! Thanks Scandi Grendel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing experience

The hotel was disappointing. We have stayed at other Scandic properties and this was not the same. The carpet in the hallways and room was very dirty. The doors to the hotel room were hard to open. No floor towel in the bathroom made it slippery. Breakfast was ok but the room was overflowing. I would not stay here again and don't think it should be 4 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in a great area. Worth the cost. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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