More photosAmerikalinjen, located in the heart of Oslo, is housed in the grand former headquarters of the Norwegian America Line. Designed by architects Bjercke and Eliassen in a stately Neo-Baroque style, the building opened in 1919 and served as the gateway for thousands of Norwegians embarking on transatlantic journeys to the United States. Today, the hotel thoughtfully preserves this maritime heritage, featuring original architectural details like high ceilings and grand staircases alongside curated vintage photography and maps.
The hotel leans into its history with a New York City-inspired aesthetic, celebrating the “Golden Age” of travel and jazz. One of its standout features is Gustav, an intimate basement jazz club named after the company’s founder, Gustav Henriksen. Guests can also enjoy the Haven courtyard, a serene, glass-roofed oasis filled with greenery, or sample cocktails at Pier 42, an award-winning bar that pays homage to the famous Manhattan pier where the company’s ships once docked.
Sustainability and local design are at the forefront here. The hotel showcases beautiful lamps from Norwegian designer Birger Dahl and furniture from the local brand Eikund, which guests can even purchase. For those seeking relaxation, the wellness area offers a Finnish sauna and heated mosaic loungers, providing a quiet retreat from the bustling city center.
Its location next to Jernbanetorget and the central station makes it incredibly convenient for travelers. You are just a short walk from major cultural landmarks like the striking Oslo Opera House, the Munch Museum, and the historic Akershus Fortress, placing the best of Norway’s capital right at your doorstep.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
6 January 2026
Amazing building, amazing staff, great location
Amazing
6 January 2026
Perfect for our quick stop over in Oslo en route back to the US
Perfect for our quick stopover. Very helpful front desk staff.
Didn’t love the view but it was quiet!
1 January 2026
Superb place for exploring Oslo
Great place to be, right in the centre of Oslo, so all attractions are within a small distance; excellent breakfast and all staff were great and very helpful, especially Ronna from Reception who solved a booking question with ease and swiftness.
For my taste, the sauna could be a bit hotter (close to 100 degrees), and the prices for laundry items could perhaps be a bit less in price.
16 December 2025
The hotel in Oslo
Central location, Spacious room, luxurious decor, great breakfast buffet, working and fast WiFi
The room was too cold, only possible to change the room temp 3degrees up/down. Room service wasn’t available all day, and the Bar was closed that day…
4 December 2025
Best hotel in Oslo
The best hotel for Oslo visit. Super friendly personnel. Great restaurant. Perfect rooms.
Nothing
28 November 2025
A fine experience, despite the price!
Excellent atmosphere and architecture!
The staff are generally very nice, with some notable exceptions...
26 October 2025
A comfortable hotel in a great location with a very helpful staff member on reception called Karolas!
Location, staff, cocktail bar, gym, use of umbrellas, breakfast.
8 October 2025
Great service, excellent location, really clean, great breakfast. I’ll be back.
Pretty much everything. Excellent whisky options.
In the sauna, the screw heads are exposed so they get scolding hot. They need to be drilled deeper into the wood so I don’t burn myself again when I’m back in January.
29 September 2025
perfect location for a quick trip to Oslo
lovely room quiet w view and excellent staff
26 August 2025
In the heart of the City Center. The location is fabulous.
The location is in the city center and in the heart of everything. Walking everywhere was convenient and very easy. The breakfast had a nice selection each morning. The sauna facilities were clean and available without a reservation. The staff in all of the areas we frequented were responsive, helpful, and informative. There is a safe in the room. The history of the building was interesting, and we enjoyed learning about the city.
25 August 2025
excellent hotel with staff to match
location, wonderful staff, the restaurant, breakfast, not corporate
the bar isn’t very comfortable but ok for a quick drink and the staff more than make up for it
20 August 2025
Good hotel in a good location.
Hotel is in a great spot. Right near central station. Breakfast was great.
Not the prettiest view out front or back while they demolish a car park.
12 August 2025
A great location in an historic hotel. Music on the square kept us awake.
Great location. Excellent breakfast. Fitness room very good, if a little dark and dated. Staff was friendly, professional, always very helpful.
Given the heat wave, we of course would have liked air conditioning. We were grateful for the fan.
Our room was quite noisy, facing the Tiger area. During booking, it would be good to know that a superior room faces that noisy area.
10 August 2025
Great for 3 day stay to explore Oslo
Location quiet room outstanding breakfast
31 July 2025
Best in Oslo
Bright and welcoming.
Construction site behind it.
25 July 2025
A great, quality property in a grand building in Central Oslo.
Centrally located walking distance from the Oslo Central Train Station. Beautiful property. Great restaurant and bar in hotel. Lovely Al fresco section for drinks or dining. A nice gym/fitness center in the hotel. Room was very comfortable.
The hotel does not have central air conditioning in the rooms, which is normally not an issue in Norway. But for my July visit with temperatures near 80 degrees, the room was quite warm. The staff, anticipating this brought a portable air conditioner to my room on arrival which I was able to use during my stay. Very comfortable with that provided.
5 July 2025
Fantastic stay, comfortable, clean great location
breakfast; staff were very helpful especially the concierge; room was whisper quiet; location was fantastic; beds were very comfortable. Was a last minute find and it was the best decision we made!
would love a laundry
5 July 2025
Staying at your hotel helped us to have the best (45th) Anniversary ever❤️
beautiful great rooms, staff, location- treated like Royalty! Also, excellent restaurant/meals. this hotel is one of my favorite hotels in the world!
I liked everything about the property. I wish we could have stayed longer!
22 June 2025
Great location, beautiful hotel, friendly staff, fun bar and restaurant, a great experience.
We loved the old building, the bar and restaurant, the friendly staff. Great hair dryers, cool bathroom and comfy bed.
You have to lug suitcases up from the lobby to the elevator. No problem for us, but it could be an issue for others.
13 June 2025
This Hotel was a Welcome Surprise
We had a train cancellation in Oslo so we stayed one night at the last minute. We were overwhelmed with the history, ambiance and fresh decor. Beautiful hotel, great staff. Will definitely be back for a long visit.
Nothing, we loved all of it.
2 March 2025
Funky hotel. Great situation within walking distance from the train station
Great location. Feels like a small boutique hotel. Warm helpful staff.
Nice restaurant. Great breakfast
Nothing
12 February 2025
My go-to hotel for Oslo. Central, awesome and greatest breakfast in Oslo.
Location. Breakfast. Rooms. Staff. Bar. Location.
Nothing not to like.
7 February 2025
Great stylish hotel for a couple's getaway
Loved the style of the hotel, and the location for the new years' festivities.
6 February 2025
Would stay here again
Great location near Oslo railstation and beautiful old building with character
3 February 2025
Definitely coming back
Location was great. Staff was helpful. Ronna in particular was really wonderful; she gave us tips and helped us really well with getting around in Oslo. Rooms were amazing. Definitely would come back!
Truly nothing
4 January 2025
Great hotel for a trip to Oslo
Superb location, decor both in room and throughout, room layout, well equipped en suite and a great breakfast with plenty of choices to start the day!
Staff at the front desk were very helpful from check in to checkout.
Only slight negative was the one evening we thought we would stay at the hotel and make use of the proudly promoted award winning bar it was closed. No big deal though as the hotel is very close to a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Kids' 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
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