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 February 2025
Pleasant
Location, simple easy e checking
The rooms look like cells, but I guess this is what you get for this price in oslo Could improve on the cleaning of common areas
23 February 2025
Ideal for 8 hours overnight luggage storage near station
Room small
Location
23 February 2025
Fabulous
Great location and clean
Was a little cold and the temperature couldn't be changed
22 February 2025
Very good
The restaurant staff were friendly
Hard to find staff
22 February 2025
Great location in Oslo!
The small double was very small but we knew what to expect. The checkin and out process is as easy as it could possibly be and the common areas are welcoming.
22 February 2025
Great location for travelers
The Oslo Citybox location was perfect as we were traveling by train into and out of the city. Being able to leave luggage was very helpful and the checkin and checkout process is very easy. The room had a bit more space than during previous stay and that was helpful. In any case, it's exactly what is billed - a clean, inexpensive spot in a central location in Oslo.
Instructions and costs for leaving and picking up luggage could be made a bit more clear.
21 February 2025
Citybox Hotel Oslo is a functional, budget-friendly stay with seamless self-check-in and a great location, though the be
Citybox Hotel Oslo is all about functionality—every square meter is designed for efficiency. I stayed one night, and the self-service check-in and check-out were seamless, getting me into my room within minutes. The rooms are simple but modern, offering exactly what you need without any extras. The location is unbeatable: just a 5-minute walk from the Central Station, making airport access a breeze (only 20 minutes by train). Perfect for budget-conscious travelers who prioritize convenience over luxury. If you need a practical, no-fuss stay in Oslo, this is a great choice!
The bed was a bit too soft for my taste, but that’s a personal preference. Also, if you get a room facing the street, you might hear the trams in the early morning hours.
21 February 2025
Great location, excellent service and pleasant stay
Great location. Approx 5 mins walk from central train station and within walking distance to Karl Johans gate (Main Street of the city Oslo). Friendly and helpful service staff.
The bed was too soft for me. Room a little small but still manageable.
20 February 2025
Fabulous
Very easy check in and out. It had everything needed.
20 February 2025
Nice hotel great location
Good value
20 February 2025
Very good
It met my needs.
I never saw a staff person, if I needed assistance I don't know how I would have gone about contacting a facility employee. Upon entering the the facility noted a hole in the sheetrock which appeared to have been created by someone's boot as well as a shattered glass entrance door - same appearance as the sheetrock. There was no repair during by 3 night stay.
20 February 2025
Very good
Wonderful location Heated floor in private bathroom
Confused if it was a hostel split into blocks rather than a hotel Very noisy at night and constantly sounded like my door was opening Very compact room size without a lot of storage space
19 February 2025
Worth to give it a try!
It was so nice to be able to check-in earlier. Thank you! I liked the location and the facilities at the hotel. There's a kitchen with two microwaves, fridge and a kettle where you can prepare your meals and eat. There're paper cups, plates, forks, knives and spoons that you can use free of charge. Tab water is drinkable in Norway; so you just need to bring your bottle with you. There's a very nice small cafe right next to the hotel with an entrance inside the hotel, which serves pizza and sandwiches with hot and cold beverages for the ones who would like to eat outside. Although the room was small, it's enough for one person if you travel with a cabin-size luggage. The bathroom was in good size.
Although the room was small, I didn’t feel uncomfortable.
19 February 2025
Highly Recommended
The hotel's location was fantastic—central and close to everything! The property was clean and ideal for a short stay. Check-in and check-out were quick and hassle-free. Additionally, the common kitchen downstairs was very convenient and well-maintained.
Nothing
19 February 2025
Fabulous
Cental, very good concept, clean
Rooms a bit small, but very well designed
18 February 2025
Best Stay in Oslo
Clean and tidy with comfy beds. Smooth check in process
Just for the sake of improvement, towels could be improved
18 February 2025
Easy and convenient
Location is excellent. Check in is very simple and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Couldn't find anything wrong :)
17 February 2025
A very good option
Very easy and accessible, great value for money.
There was some dirt or debris on the floor, in a corner of the room. I didn't do anything about it, as the rest of the room seemed nice and clean.
17 February 2025
Perfect location for stopover in Oslo
Location was perfect
16 February 2025
Very good
Great location, easy checkin
16 February 2025
Excellent choice for budget travel in Oslo with comfort
It was well located, clean, and had great facilities (shared kitchen) vending machines, a restaurant onsite and excellent automated check in/out.
The room was too warm, the bed cover too warm.
16 February 2025
Very good
Location is perfect.
Little bit outdated and could be cold
15 February 2025
Simple but comfortable & very clean
Great location just 5minutes walk from train station. Self service checkin was simple & smooth & the room was a good size for a 1 night stay for a family & very clean
Bathroom was tiny & the heating was too hot but manageable
14 February 2025
Excellent friendly atmosphere
Location is the best very clean and comfortable friendly atmosphere
There is no towel slipper in the room
14 February 2025
Fabulous
Great location and the communal area / lounge and kitchen areas were really handy to have!
Rooms are small but no complaints as it was clean and good value for money!
13 February 2025
Very good
Tidy small room but still enough space to put luggage. Good facilities and conveniently located by the train station
11 February 2025
Great place to stay
Great place to stay in Oslo, good location close to the train station and Oslo Opera house. Good value for money and lots of amenities in shared areas like small kitchen, fridge, ping pong table etc. nice modern room and beds were comfortable
10 February 2025
Fabulous
Pizzaria / Bakery
There was no front desk
10 February 2025
Convenient central placed hotel
Excellent location
Would be nice to have a tv in the room
10 February 2025
Pleasant
nice clean room, good location
poor window insulation, very noisy outside during the night
9 February 2025
Would stay again! Excellent location + Cozy + Great value
Room was small, but cozy. The bed and duvet were the most comfortable I have had in a hotel EVER. I understand why that is a FAQ on their website now! WiFi was fast. Hotel was very quiet without much noise from neighbors or the street. I also liked that I could open the small window in the room for fresh air. The bathroom floor was heated, which was a nice surprise! Excellent location 3 blocks from central station, walkable to waterfront, walkable to downtown.
The hotel lobby, corridor, and elevator system across the 3 buildings is a little hard to navigate with a heavy suitcase. Many times I walked by the front desk and it was unstaffed.
9 February 2025
Very good
It is at walking distance to most of the tourist atractions and the train and metro stations.
The airconditioning was very strong and it wasnt possible to turn it off or lower it.
8 February 2025
Overall I had an amazing time
I stayed there for 5nights and there was no house keeping service provided
7 February 2025
Fabulous
Location, hassle free check-in
Room size is a little small
7 February 2025
Fabulous
Clean and very thing you need right in the center
7 February 2025
Great for a solo traveler who wants a bit more than a hostel
Great location and clean room. Reasonable than most of hotels in the area. The room was small, but efficient/ergonomic. Loved the heated floor in the bathroom!
6 February 2025
Great value - clean, comfortable, and a very short walk from the central station
Small but comfortable room. Very short walk from Oslo S (central train station). And great price! Also very convenient check-in/out - all electronic.
it's important to pay attention to which part of the building the room is in - there are three separate elevators leading to the different wings.
6 February 2025
Fine !
The room is very small !
Very Small room!
6 February 2025
Convenient and clean home base for sightseeing
Great location near the train station with a very easy check in process. Rooms are basic but clean and fresh!
5 February 2025
Very reasonable place to come back
+ location is perfect, close to the train station and just within the city centre + it was clean + there was a lot of space in the common areas on the ground floor, where also a kitchen was located - it surprised me very positively
Self service - in case if a problem there was a person there but generally you're self sufficient - its nicer if you have a personal contact with the stuff... but ut was cheaper without... We got a 4 persons bedroom instead of 2 person - I would like it more without a spare bunk bed.
3 February 2025
Great location, nice property!
Great location and value for money. Room was in line with our expectations, and we enjoyed our stay.
We didn’t interact with one member of staff or see any! We usually like to ask for local tips (there the best people to ask) but disappointed we couldn’t find anybody to have this interaction with
3 February 2025
Pleasant
Location, The automated check-in, check-out was great
Pillows weren't great. No way to have a glass of water in my room I couldn't find the off switch for the side lights. The only way I could turn the lights off was by removing the key from the holder by the door.
3 February 2025
Great location as a base to see Oslo .
Larger room than we expected . Great pizza restaurant attached , accessible from inside the Citybox Able to leave luggage securely when early We arrived by train and it's a short walk from Central Station
Happy with everything
3 February 2025
The hotel was in a good location but rooms are on the tighter side. Facilities in the room are limited as there is a spa
Large common areas
3 February 2025
Easy, clean and central
Great location, super easy and nice rooms.
2 February 2025
Very good
The communication, instructions and self-service checkin and checkout were excellent! Location is perfect, right on walking distance from just about anything in Oslo. Hotel and rooms are just decent across the board, nothing exceptional, nothing bad.
Bed was a bit on the smaller side.
1 February 2025
Very good
Clean room and near central station location.
31 January 2025
Nice and comfy Hotel
The location and the cleanliness
In the room for 4 people did not have a TV
29 January 2025
Fabulous
Central location, comfortable, good value. Good dining facilities in the lobby
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 February 2025
Super value for those on a budget