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 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.
18 December 2025
Very good
There were no any glass inside room for drinking water Matress was very soft and pillow to high , I used towels instead pillow, and air-condition is not working till 12 night it was too hot I couldn't sleep, it should work from 11 night to 8 morning And no any small fridge inside room
17 December 2025
Very good
Excellent location
The room was a little small for 4 people
17 December 2025
Very good
Very nice location, a few minutes walk from the central station. Easy self check in and check out, 24h kitchen, vending machine, coffee, tea it has everything you need, and the tram station is right outside.
16 December 2025
Very good
Very spacious lobby, the room was bigger than I expected from the pictures. I could walk to different places and there's a mini market close by.
There was no kettle unfortunately.
15 December 2025
Fabulous
Everything
None all was nice
15 December 2025
Good enough for one night stay
I was staying there only for one night and that was enough. Good location and pretty clean overall. Very basic
Towels should be replaced, they were clean but stinky.
15 December 2025
Pleasant
Location is perfect
Due to check in and checkout being fully digital with the machines in the first floor and there being no real reception, it was troublesome to find staff to ask questions
14 December 2025
Very good
Comfortable, clean and central. Self service check in and out procedure was easy. Cheers.
14 December 2025
Great location and easy check in / check out process.
Great location for public transportation.
13 December 2025
Very good
Beds were comfortable. Room was quiet so you could sleep in.
13 December 2025
Very good
Great value and good location. Clean and exactly wha we expected
Beds were a bit short
12 December 2025
Very good
Was in the city center close to everything
Was the towel and the bed something itching in the skin when you finish shower I think was no good clean
12 December 2025
Excellent value for money, location and facilities above my expectations. Would stay again.
Fantastic location for a solo senior traveller. Small room but very wel designed- warm; comfortable and clean
N/a
11 December 2025
Excellent location and price
Location- excellent city centre location with good transport links. Has discounts for local places to eat and a interactive board in lobby for visit ideas
Staff are sat in a office and will help if they have too but they stay out the way and seem to be standoffish
10 December 2025
Good stay
Very central
Nowhere to put clothes
10 December 2025
Great check-in process and good value for money
Fun amenities in the building
10 December 2025
Very good
Great value, good kitchen facilities,clean room
Unfortunately the coffee machine was not working
9 December 2025
Pleasant
Perfect location Easy check in Free luggage storage
Beds and bed sheets were ok, but the room and floors could be cleaner
9 December 2025
Good city break hotel
Great location, good shared facilities and decent space in rooms for a city break.
The carpet in the rooms were very thin and rough. Cleanliness wasn’t poor but could use some work - it was clear the beds weren’t cleaned under often and the bathroom needed review.
9 December 2025
Very good
Need shampoo and conditioner, shower just has general soap
8 December 2025
Perfect location close to the station for exploring Oslo city
Central location. Great to have somewhere to boil a kettle for tea & to be able to get a glass of water
No complaints
8 December 2025
Very good
Location
Fares
7 December 2025
Nice place, reasonable price.
Close to everything.
Too soft bed for me. But I like stiff matress.
7 December 2025
Very good
Central, easy checking in/out. Clean.
5 December 2025
Great value for money
The location is absolutely perfect, the hotel has everything you need. The staff are very attentive, the room was very clean.
Would be much more comfortable to have a small shelf inside the shower cabin for the toiletries
4 December 2025
Good location pleasent stay
Clean room
Very noisy from outside until 4am even though i was on the 7th floor. 1of the locks on the window was broken so window would not close tightly. Bed / pillows uncomfortable.
4 December 2025
Great!
Good location Comfy bed Good wifi Easy Self check-in Self laundry machine Can ask for more towels
No TV in the room No shampoo No glasses either cups in the room No refridgerator
3 December 2025
Value Deal!
Small cosy room on budget with near to central station
Nothing - I got what I paid for
2 December 2025
Excellent location near the main transport hubs . Many pleasant restaurants etc nearby
Location
Bit hard to find way round between parts of the building. Did not really see any staff around .
2 December 2025
Perfect base for a couple of days in Oslo
Location superb, a short walk from everywhere.
28 November 2025
Great location and price, but staff need better training
Super convenient and easy to check in and store bags etc.
Our shower was not draining well and all the staff in the Host Office is always on their phones and look at you blankly
28 November 2025
Good location, great beds, and good value
Close to everything
None
27 November 2025
Fabulous
Location
27 November 2025
Fabulous
Comfy
The least that can be done is provide kettle with coffe/tea > although there is a vending machine downstairs
27 November 2025
Good cheap basic, nice vibe:)
The room was comfortable and basic it’s fine for a couple of nights, the staff was friendly when I asked for a kettle and told them the heating was not working in the room (320) they provided me an effective portable heater. The communal kitchen was good. The room was quiet I couldn’t hear any outside noise or neighbours. I would recommend for a cheap stay which is what I needed. If you have a big suitcase you will struggle to find room to put this btw.
The living area space couches were uncomfortable and heating not working in the room but this was sorted quickly :)
26 November 2025
Great and central budget hotel
Very easy and automated check in and check out process. Great facilities with a small kitchen woth microwaves, plenty of space to sit and hang out, well stocked vending machines with wraps, sandwiches and more. Small but tidy and clean room. Central location with walking distance to central station and main shopping street.
The floor of the room was a bit sticky, I think it was the material but didnt feel great, wasnt noticeable with socks but obly woth bare feet.
26 November 2025
Pleasant
self check-in.
26 November 2025
great location with plenty of facilities provided
location - near central station - tram stop (denningans, if i rmbr correctly) stops right outside the main door - ease and convenience of automated checking in/out - has big pantry/lounge area at ground floor for use
size - the room is abit cramped (but thats the price we paid for, so cant complain much) other than that, all good
25 November 2025
Fabulous
Good location
24 November 2025
Good value and excellent location
Smoothest check in and check out experience I’ve ever had. Fab location. Very minimal but good value for what you get
Would have been good to have a few cups for water because our drink bottles didn’t fit in the sink. We did find some paper cups downstairs but 2 glasses would have been nice!
24 November 2025
Not bad
Location
Rooms are very small. Elevator doesn’t work during stay.
23 November 2025
Pleasant
I liked the locations, the downstairs facilities with the restaurant and self catering kitchen. The room was a good size for two people.
Bathroom was a bit small. And the heating issues in the morning made it a cold morning.
23 November 2025
Pleasant
The location
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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24 December 2025
Convenient and pleasant stay