Expert reviews
“Amerikalinjen’s style tips a hat to American culture, namely the great jazz age, old Hollywood glam and the comfort of a cold Coca-Cola. It offers a basement jazz club inspired by such places in New York and festive jazz brunches.”
“Amerikalinjen, across from the train station, occupies the former headquarters of the passenger line that once took Norwegian immigrants to New York. Rates cover a terrific breakfast that, in a nod to its New York connections, includes decent bagels.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Oslo.
“Amerikalinjen is a humming cluster of cool, slickly designed restaurants and bars, where guests and fashionable locals eat, drink and play. Most of all, it’s a space that salute’s Norway’s history and flies the flag for all things local, thrusting this underrated Scandinavian city into the spotlight it deserves.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Sauna
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
All you need to know
Taking its name from a Norwegian-American maritime business and previously serving as the company’s headquarters, the Amerikalinjen building is a piece of history dating back to 1919.
This stylish and historic establishment enjoys a prime location, just a stone’s throw from Jernbanetorget metro station and within easy walking distance to attractions such as the Oslo Opera House, Munch Museum, and a slew of eateries and pubs.
With a total of 122 rooms, the interiors of Amerikalinjen are imbued with various marine-inspired elements, including vintage ship dining menus, brass details, and framed cartographic works.
Observant guests will also spot original architectural features like parquet flooring, ornate ceilings, and unusually deep-set windows. Each room offers a tastefully decorated interior along with amenities like WiFi, minibars, high-definition TVs, and facilities for making tea and coffee.
For those who wish to stay active, the hotel houses a premium gym that operates round-the-clock. The fitness center provides weight training equipment, cardio machines, and dedicated areas for yoga and pilates.
Dining options at the hotel are diverse, with Atlas being one of the on-site restaurants. Adorned with mirrored walls, tiled flooring, and soft illumination, Atlas offers an elegant backdrop for breakfast and dinner.
Havan, a charming open-air dining area nestled within the hotel’s lush courtyard, offers the same culinary delights as Atlas, in addition to coffee and cocktail selections. The hotel’s high-end bar, Pier 32, boasts an unmatched range of cocktails.
The hotel’s standout attraction is Gustav, a jazz club inspired by New York City, which hosts private dining experiences and cozy concerts.
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Recent guest reviews
13 September 2024
Perfect option for a short stay.
Beautiful building. Wonderful rooms. Loved the Bluetooth speakers. Breakfast excellent. Staff really friendly.
30 August 2024
Best place to stay in Oslo
Bathroom design was well thought of. First time to see a hanger for towel inside the shower room. I really loved this feature. Simple yet useful. Bed was comfortable and the view from my room was exceptional! There were slippers and bathrobes too! Location was excellent! Loved everything !
Can't think of any
28 August 2024
Very good base for a few days in Oslo
Great location being central and next to the train station. Breakfast very nice, but could have offered more fruit. Gym is excellent. Staff very friendly. We had some useful restaurant tips from reception.
Little not to like. Breakfast so busy that the staff struggled to cope at times. Expensive, but not out of line with other quality hotels in Oslo.
27 August 2024
Outstanding in every way.
Location- rooms- staff- breakfast
23 August 2024
Exceptional
The whole experience was great, the staff were polite and welcoming and the breakfast was fantastic
23 August 2024
Great service and location
The staff were all very welcoming and helpful. On the day that we checked out we needed to leave before breakfast started, so they made us to go breakfasts. These were ready for us at the desk when we checked out.
We had a hard time navigating to the hotel using our GPS. There was also not anywhere to park to unload our bags before parking the car a block away. This meant lugging our bags all the way from the 6th floor of the parking garage to the front of the hotel and up the stairs. We also had to do the same thing when leaving. Most hotels of this quality and expense in the United States would have someone to assist you with your bags.
22 August 2024
Would stay here again anytime
Excellent staff, the room was so quiet and dark at night perfect! Breakfast was exceptional.
19 August 2024
Fabulous
Great location! Good breakfast!
19 August 2024
Beautiful historic hotel in great location.
Beautiful historic hotel — kept some lovely original aspects while completely modernized. Great location right next to train station that connects via Express to airport. Super comfortable beds, great shower, excellent breakfast.
17 August 2024
Excellent
Everything Great breakfast Comfortable bed. Location Bar Restaurant Staff
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11 August 2024
Great place right in central Oslo to stay, convenient to train station and cruise ports.
We had a very delayed flight and arrived at 3am. We were met by a very welcoming night staff member and given great attention. The included breakfast was wonderful and the view from the table was very nice.
10 August 2024
Easy check in, friendly staff great location
Very good staff and location. Buffet breakfast outstanding
Nothing
3 August 2024
An amazing hotel in a great location
Great location - great hotel with excellent cocktail bar and amazing breakfast.
26 July 2024
Very good
Everything has been perfect
26 July 2024
We loved the location, the staff, and the property!
Location and room and staff
Needed some drawers in the room
24 July 2024
Great location and lovely place to stay.
Breakfast was amazing. Location central. Beautiful hotel full of character. Very welcoming staff. Great atmosphere in bar and restaurant.
No improvements.
20 July 2024
Oslo is a perfect place to visit for maximum 2/3 days
Location is very comfortable, close to the train station as well as shops and restaurants Breakfast excellent Relaxing lobby especially when it rains Very friendly staff
Nothing special
18 July 2024
staying in this hotel gives you a cosmopolitan feeling
genious renovation of an old hotel into a modern hotel, where you can feel a hundred years of history
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18 July 2024
Very good
Food, friendly staff and location
Front door - hard to open!
16 July 2024
Exceptional
The staff was professional and welcoming
15 July 2024
Highly recommend
Perfect location, clean and great staff.
1 July 2024
Great place
Very central location. Clean friendly staff
Nothing
26 June 2024
Great choice for Oslo
The location is excellent- a short walk from the central station. The property is in great condition and spotlessly clean. The historic nature of the hotel is also of interest. The staff were superb.
The room was very small- there was barely enough room for two people to open suitcases.
18 June 2024
An amazing trip
The hotel smelled wonderful and the breakfast and service were superb!!
Nothing - it was very good!
18 June 2024
Fabulous
Great value for money and great location
13 June 2024
Fantastic!
It was an amazing hotel in all aspects, food, service, comfort and location.
Nothing
13 June 2024
Centrally located hotel with great service.
Every staff member I interacted with went beyond what might have been expected to assist me. You cannot beat the location, right next to central station and all the main transit lines. Gustav's! Gustav's! Gustav's! Amazing jazz in a great room.
The gym lacked "light" weights for lifting. The coffee service was a little uneven some days. The bed could have been a little more comfortable.
6 June 2024
Fantastic hotel- eat out somewhere else
Great location beautiful building
The atlas restaurant served very bad food and it was cold.. don’t te come t the restaurant for lunch
2 June 2024
Pleasant stay and loved the friendliness of staff
The location was fantastic and close proximity to train station and shops.
Nothing to mention
2 June 2024
A lovely stay in a great hotel, perfectly situated for our exploration of Oslo.
The hotel is perfectly located near the station. The building of course has an interesting history and the re-purposing into a hotel works really well with great décor and atmosphere. The staff are extremely helpful, the rooms are nicely appointed and the breakfast is nicely presented and of good quality.
nothing really that stands out.
1 June 2024
Classic Hotel within steps of the train station.
The room was classic witih high ceilings and very nice decor. The staff was excellent. Breakfast was varied and plentiful with the crowning glory being the fresh-squeezed orange juice!
1 June 2024
Great hotel would stay again
Staff were great, room was comfortable if a little small, breakfast was excellent. Location is right in the middle of everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Room and bathroom was a bit cramped and the aircon ineffectual.
28 May 2024
The staff were truly helpful and nice
The building interior was nice Room was nice and quaint
Outside homeless people living outside hotel. The to go bag for breakfast was appreciated since we left very early, however wanted to note that the fruit (fresh) in the containers were spoiled.
22 May 2024
Central location and incredible breakfast made for a delightful stay
The hotel is very centrally located, making it easy to explore the city and access public transportation. The highlight of my stay was definitely the breakfast. The variety and quality of the food were incredible, offering a great start to the day. However, I did notice that some of the breakfast service staff were not as friendly as I would have hoped, which slightly detracted from the experience.
One notable issue was the room temperature control. The thermostat could only be adjusted within a range of ±3°C, which was quite unusual. During my stay, Oslo experienced unusually warm weather, and our room, which faced the sun, became too warm for comfort. This limited adjustment range made it difficult to achieve a comfortable temperature.
21 May 2024
Excellent attention to detail
Attention to detail was excellent - from furnishings/decor to the thoughtful early bird breakfast inclusions at 3am! Staff were wonderful and very friendly.
My only criticism is that the room remained very bright at night as there were no coverings on the bathroom window and the bathroom door was clear. As we visited in summer, it was bright until almost midnight and then again around 4am. This made it difficult to sleep.
15 May 2024
It was great!
The entire experience was perfect 😍
There was nothing to dislike
13 May 2024
Great stay in central Oslo !
Location
Temperature control too difficult. Too warm.
12 May 2024
Perfectly suited hotel for a city stay
The hotel was perfectly upkept and cleanliness was beyond reproach. The bathroom was also very ell appoinited. Staff were wonderful and made us felt welcomed. No real complaits at all. Love the bedroom slippers
Option to get rooms with bathtubs if available woul have been nice. The wardrobe was a bit small so just don't plan on using a large wardrobe
8 May 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was excellent and the service provided was exceptional.
3 May 2024
Exceptional
Cool Interiour, very nice breakfast, perfect location for Oslo City Trip
3 May 2024
Very good
Location and room style
Room is small There is a cooking smell from the court yard coming from the window
23 April 2024
Exceptional
This was our first time in Oslo and I would seek this place out the next time we're here. It's a beautiful space, from the exterior, to the entry, to the room. The bath is luxurious and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Our breakfasts were included and they are amazing. There is honestly anything you can want for breakfast. You can be as healthy or not as you choose. The location of the hotel is perfect. The trams are literally in front of the entrance. A lot of major bus route stops are either outside or just a block or two away. If you're taking the train from the airport, the entrance is also right across the square. We also used the well equipped fitness facility each day we were there. It had plenty of towels, easy to use lockers, and water. Absolutely loved staying here.
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22 April 2024
High quality accommodation, excellent service and food. Located brilliantly. Room storage is tight.
Location is superb: immediately opposite the central rail station, and close to the Opera House and Munch museum. The breakfast was excellent. The standard of accommodation is high - in particular the bathroom. All staff were friendly and enthusiastic.
The bedroom was a tad small for a 'delux' room. The wardrobe space was inadequate with only moderate 'hanging' space, and no drawers or places to store suitcases. We advise travelling light!
13 April 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location. We arrived by train and it was just a short walk across the square from the station. Breakfast was great too. Appreciated my orange juice being topped up.
We had no complaints at all with our stay.
1 April 2024
best hotel in oslo that served my purpose. i might be back someday.
the bed could have been a little harder for my purposes and more hangers in the closet. better selection in the mini bar. have jazz play at least three times a week.
25 March 2024
Awesome !
The building, rooms and fast response to customer request.
None
18 March 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was the best! There were many varieties and everything was perfectly made and tasty! The hotel location was excellent; it was very easy to navigate around. The bed was very comfortable, highly recommended for the first time visitors.
There wasn't enough cabinet to put my small stuff.
17 March 2024
Just wonderful! Excellent view and and we loved the gym.
Super cute, modern, clean and a great vibe
4 March 2024
Exceptional
Loved the breakfast
Nothing, had a great time
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
24 September 2024
Three nights in Oslo