Expert reviews
“This functional city chain champions its trademark brand: no-frills, essentials-only rooms at bargain prices (well, at least for Norway). Don’t expect prison-block chic – it’s surprisingly smart, with plain all-white rooms, Scandi-style furniture, free wi-fi and a great downtown location.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Free Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Citybox Oslo provides an economical hotel experience that’s unique in its approach. There’s no traditional reception area, allowing guests to manage their booking, payment, check-in and check-out independently.
This lower staffing rate translates into cost savings for the guests! Despite this, a Citybox host is always on site, ready to assist with any requirement during your visit.
Citybox offers a variety of rooms including singles, doubles, twins, family rooms and junior suites. These rooms are modern and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows, WiFi access, private washrooms, superior mattresses, and workstations. Some rooms even offer additional beds or bunk beds.
Although guest rooms don’t have TVs, there is one situated in the ground floor lounge. This vibrant lounge with contemporary furniture is an excellent place to relax or socialise with other hotel residents. There’s also a neighboring cafe serving coffee, breakfast and lunch.
What sets Citybox Oslo apart is its prime location surrounded by several local stores. Plus, it’s merely a 13-minute stroll from the National Museum of Art.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
24 October 2024
Very good
Location and facilities.
23 October 2024
great cheap, central hotel
brilliant location and just what you need for a city break, confy beds and reasonably priced.
could hear the tram from our room but wasn't bad unless you're wanting an early night and are a light sleeper
23 October 2024
Best location, good price.
The location can’t be beat. The tram line that links many Oslo sight stops right in front of the hotel,and the bus stops at one block away. Nice helpful staff.
The thread that fastened shower head was worn, didn’t stay up. It was hard to take shower. Also lack of shelving forced us not being able to unpack.
23 October 2024
Very good
Location
Windows did not function very well
23 October 2024
Great hotel - centrally situated but quiet - reasonably priced with facilities to make own food.
It was centrally situated but still quiet! It was close to Oslo S which was great! No TV in the room was ok although it was at times noisy to watch TV downstairs with people coming g and going. Could a better solution be found? The kitchen was great- loved buying/ making our own food!
Our room was a bit small. Would have liked to see more of hotel personnel.
23 October 2024
It was good! Just what we needed.
Its close proximity to everything in the city from tourist attractions to public transportation to restaurants.
The room was very tiny so it felt stuffy.
23 October 2024
Good value for an overnight stay.
Easy checkin and a handy location to train station and restaurants. Clean and all you need for an overnight stay.
23 October 2024
Fabulous
clean small room (room for 2 adults is fit for 2 24” luggage) they have shared pantry (only microwave)
22 October 2024
Great location and great value for money.
Location was great and the room was basic but clean and comfortable.
Room was very small and there are no tvs so not much to do in the room. There are games (table tennis etc.) in the lobby area though which was nice.
22 October 2024
Great location, good value for money
Rooms are small but clean. Great location
22 October 2024
Fabulous
Well situated, efficient and clean.
22 October 2024
Fabulous
The hotel is in a good location, nearby a shopping area and restaurant.
21 October 2024
Central location, modern interior and automated processes
The location was 5 minutes away from the train station and directly behind a tram stop. It’s 15-20 minutes away from all main attractions. Check in and check out went smooth with the automated machines.
Beds were small for 192cm person. Not that comfortable. No cleaning service during our stay. I felt it’s a bit expensive for the value.
21 October 2024
Compact and easy.
Rom is tiny. Location is quite good. All areas are quite clean.
The room is very small for its price,
21 October 2024
City box has it nailed when it came macro economical travel
Location, location, location and I’m a fan of Citybox, I love the concept- laundry, access to quality restaurants, communal areas, microwave and coffee making facilities
Nothing.
21 October 2024
Good for an overnight stay. Close to the central station.
Good location
Not so clean. Also quite rowdy when fully booked.
21 October 2024
Perfect for a weekend trip
The rooms are small but cozy with everything you need. A lots of services at the hotel which are shared but done in cool way, like kitchen and shared spaces to watch TV, or work. Also restaurants in the hotel where you can eat or have breakfast. And of course the location is perfect, you can reach everything on foot.
21 October 2024
Great location and easy to check in/check out.
Clean, good location and just a box really, but we weren't in the room much so ok. It was comfortable and clean so we were happy.
Norway is expensive but Citybox was the most cost effective for what we needed and very close to train station and harbour/city centre.
20 October 2024
Very good
clean with good facilities.
The mattress is too soft.
20 October 2024
Recommended, especially for travellers who keep an eye on their hotel budget without sacrificing quality and comfort.
Rooms are small. Bed, pillows, duvet comfortable. Spacious common areas. Close to train station, shops, major sights.
20 October 2024
Pleasant
Great location
Heavy late night tram service noise
18 October 2024
Overall, the hotel is value for money. Easy to self check in and out.
The location is great. It’s only a few minutes walk from the train station.
There is no fridge in the room
17 October 2024
Very good
This is a budget hotel and it is good at what it does. Room was basic but clean and modern with super fast wifi, kitchen had basic facilities but also clean and modern. Easy check in and check out, comfortable stay, great central location, no complaints.
17 October 2024
Nice budget hotel.
A centrally located budget hotel. Close to the train station and DFDS terminal. Guests can use a simple communal kitchen. For Oslo a good price-quality ratio.
Too bad you couldn't open the window. If you are taller than 1.75 meters, do not take a budget single room. It has a very sloping ceiling under the roof.
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
Activities
- - Games room
- - Table tennis
- - Darts
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Food & Drink
- - Coffee house on site
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
24 October 2024
Good location / Nice but small room
Great location, modern facilities, comfortable bed and clean room.
Small size room, not much space to move and put your belongings and small windows.