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.
Hotel deals & lowest price guarantee
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Location
Recent guest reviews
12 January 2026
Very well located accomodation
- Super technology (self check-in, self check-out, luggage storage, etc.) - Great community area with snacks and games - Super good restaurant besides (try the pizza) - The room has everything you need in a small space - Super good location so you could walk to everywhere
- We had super loud neighbor and the soundproofing wasn’t good so we had to ask to change our room - When we asked to change the room, the staff accommodated our wish but they didn’t seem that professional and a little rude - Our window didn’t close correctly
10 January 2026
Very nice place right in the city centre, perfect for a short stay in Oslo.
Excellent location, very smooth check-in process, all the required amenities for a short city stay.
The rooms and bathrooms are a little small.
7 January 2026
Pleasant
Good location
It’s winter time with snow outside, that’s makes lobby always wet, not so comfortable
7 January 2026
Very good
It's ok.
The room.
7 January 2026
Very good
It's one of those self check-in hotels, so the staff aren't really around. Available for help, but there's no reception desk, if that's what you're expecting. You're right next to the station here, so it couldn't be better located.
7 January 2026
Fabulous
Location, Automated check-in
nothing to mention. Good value for money
7 January 2026
Fabulous
Near train station, near city center and value of money
None
6 January 2026
Very good
The common space was great. We apreciated the kitchen and the ping pong table. The room was also great, and the heating was plenty. The host helped us quickly with the issue of a leaking shower.
In the last night we spent there, somebody entered our room. We were quite shaken by the experience. It seems it was double booked. I am wondering how that could happen.
6 January 2026
Good choice for a short stay with your pet
Good location and affordable
A bit too small
5 January 2026
Great location and value.
It was simple but lacking nothing. The common areas had much seating and activity. It was right in the center- easy to walk anywhere.
The heater was not working in my room.
5 January 2026
No problems at all
It gave more like a home feeling instead of an hotel feeling and that’s very nice and pleasant.
5 January 2026
A good option to stay in central Oslo for less
It's a basic hotel but offers a good value given the price, plus it's located right in the city centre. We used it to spend a night in Oslo on our way elsewhere and it was very convenient: close to the main train station, plenty of cafes and restaurants around. The checkin is automated which was an additional bonus since we arrived really late.
We had our two year son with us and the bed was a bit small for the three of us. They don't provide cots. Also, it'd be great to have some tissue papers in the room.
5 January 2026
Very good
It was near the City center and has all the amenities. Moreover, it provides a luggage storage.
If you book a room on 6th floor the ventilation is so noisy and as a result you can not even sleep.
4 January 2026
Practical and covenient.
Convenient lugage storage facility and very easy to use.
4 January 2026
Very good
Comfy bed Good location Good value
4 January 2026
Very good
The room was cold.
4 January 2026
Would stay again
Great location Good value Perfect for a few days
Bedroom was very small but was fine for a long weekend away
3 January 2026
Good location , worth for money ! Very comfortable bed !
Good Location , easy check in - check out ! Very good and comfortable bed !!!!
The floor could be more fresh
3 January 2026
Pleasant
The location and that it was very near the train station
Traffic noise
3 January 2026
Great stay at Oslo
The location is ideal to explore Oslo City. It is walking distance to the central station and attractions and shopping district. There are tram stops right in front of the hotel. There is a bakery and a restaurant in the hotel. Staying guests get a 20% discount after 5pm from the restaurant. It was pretty good. There is a communal kitchen, dining area, microwave, a big shared fridge, kettle, paper plates and cups, disposable knives, forks and spoons, vending machines for snacks and light food. There is a ping pong table too. Very thoughtful indeed. The double bed room we stayed in was comfortable. It has views of the streets.
The toilet was a bit too small and the pillows were too soft to my liking.
3 January 2026
Fabulous
Cooperative staff (very cooperative); near the train station
3 January 2026
Nice, comfortable and good location
Comfortable room: good bed, 2 pillows for only me, warm floor in toilet and shower. Room have all you need to stay in a single-room. Good location. A lot of coffee shops, restaurants and local stores around. 5min walking from central station Easy check-in without meeting any staff
Someone was moving stuff or working on something on the upper floor(not upper room) 2 nights in a row. It was a little bit noisy but not that critical
2 January 2026
Pleasant
Entrance is a tram stop. Easy self service check in and out.
Towels are all old and falling apart, leaving fibres everywhere!
2 January 2026
It was satisfactory
The bed
Small room, bad decor, no television
1 January 2026
Pleasant
Location
31 December 2025
Great location
The bed is super comfortable. The hotel is very central. As a solo traveler I think this is one of the best choise in Oslo
I hate never meeting any personsl working at the hotrl. It feels cold without personal effect
31 December 2025
Nice, clean and location close to central station and shopping street
Close to central station
The slant part of the ceiling i had room in the attic room, sink was clogged
31 December 2025
Fabulous
The location, the simple and modern ambience/facilities, basic but comfortable and clean. I guess it is good value for money, consider you could save the public transport if you intend to juat explore the city as it close to most of everything!
Perhaps there should be a complimentory coffee or two for new guest arrived?
30 December 2025
Pleasant
Convenient
Nothing special, outside street noise
29 December 2025
Fabulous
Travelled in December '25. The location was great. A 5 minute walk from the train station. And a 3 minute walk to the main shopping mall. A lot of restaurants nearby. The hotel and room were clean and comfortable. There is plenty of space in the ground floor lobby area to sit and read. Can't rate the staff because there are none. The self check-in was easy. Overall, great value for what you pay.
It was all pretty good actually so don't have much to complain about.
29 December 2025
Please to stay for a cheap no frills hotel.
The hotel is in a good area. Easy to walk to all of the main attractions. Check in was fast and easy to do. Nice there’s also a luggage storage room.
It’s a shame there’s no kettle in the room or TV.
28 December 2025
Very good
Very well located, not far from the train station. Modern and tastefully decorated hotel.
I couldn't find any information about the checkout process -if any- so I just left the keys inside the room. The shower needed some fixing, as it was leaking massively.
28 December 2025
Great value for the price
Location is great, the bed is comfy.
There are some signs of wear here and there.
28 December 2025
Fabulous
Good located
27 December 2025
Quick stay in Oslo
Check in was fast, location was right in the center of the city and well located. The lobby is quite spacious and has enough seating areas. The luggage storage is spacious and well secured with easy all day access with your key card.
Although I understand that nature of the place, single bed rooms felt a bit too small. Not complainign though, just "stating the obvious".
27 December 2025
One night in Oslo.
Very easy to walk to from the train station. Check in is contactless and efficient - as it checkout. My room was small, clean, and I had a window that opened which I always appreciate. I could also control the heating, which I also appreciate. The hotel was more than adequate for the night.
My hairdryer didn't work. I think this should be checked by staff on a regular basis and replaced. I had to go to sleep with wet hair as I didn't want to go downstairs late at night and try to borrow a hairdryer.
27 December 2025
Very good location, check in & out were tech supported so for elderly people who don’t use propper cell phones could
Everything was tech! Easy to use: for check in check out and the key card for luggage room. Location is in the center and you could easily go to the attractions
The floor in the room- it seemed not to be cleaned because of the smell & rubber like material. The shampoo & soap containers were almost empty- and we haven’t hand towels as we checked - in.
26 December 2025
Great spot with tram directly outside front door.
Great spot. Room was nice and a good size. Beds were comfortable.
Someone on our floor was smoking - this went on over several days. We informed staff but they could not locate the person/room responsible.
25 December 2025
Very good
Internet
Nothing
24 December 2025
Perfect location 5 min walk from Central station. Seamless access upon arrival. Has everything you need.
Location and common areas
Nothing
24 December 2025
Fabulous
Right in the heart of the city!! Super modern, gives a youth hostel vibe inside and it is full of life! However, it is a hotel that offers everything for a very good price. We also asked for an early check in because of a schedule change, and we were able to check in 2 hours before, which worked great for us, since we only had about 24 hours in Oslo!!
The only thing we noticed was that there was no TV. Not necessarily bad, but could be included in the future!
24 December 2025
A pleasant and easy stay with everything I needed close by.
1. The location is very convenient, close to the city center, train station, and all major tourist attractions. 2. The entire process, from check-in to check-out, was smooth and easy to manage independently. 3. A helpful front desk was available for any issues, which added to the overall convenience. 4. Additional storage was provided for guests who needed to store their belongings after check-out. 5. The rooms are spacious and offer sufficient space to move around.
1. The room had an unpleasant smell. 2. The washroom drain was slow and appeared to be a bit clogged. 3. The bed was not very comfortable and could have been better. 4. The view from the windows was disappointing. 5. Some visitors brought pets, sometimes more than one. The issue was that the pets were moving around within the length of their leashes during the visitors' self check in, mostly reaching other guests. This was very disturbing to me, and I did not like it at all.
24 December 2025
Convenient and pleasant stay
The extensive lobby area and kitchen with all the facilities that you need to make tea or coffee or prepare a simple meal. Location is perfect too.
Nothing to complain
24 December 2025
Very good
Location
The shower screen had a leak that would make the whole bathroom wet.
24 December 2025
Good location
Quite convenient next to train station and most of the places you can take a walk.
If you get a room next to the roadside it might be noisy
23 December 2025
Very good
Excellent value for money. The room, kitchen area, and lounge were spotless and very well maintained. Staff were always available and approachable, which made the stay especially pleasant.
The stairwells could benefit from more frequent cleaning.
22 December 2025
Very good
clean room, good location.
small oom and no staff. you can only communicate with an AI.
21 December 2025
Overall good value and nice place. Will stay there again
Location was excellent
No tv in room
19 December 2025
Pleasant
I have a bad knee injury and the chair was broken when I seated and nearly, fall, not good.
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

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12 January 2026
Great no frills place if you're looking for a central location on a budget.