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
8 May 2026
Very good
Very good location, close to train station and touristic locations but also nice neighbourhood to walk around. Easy check in and check out.
8 May 2026
Good value for money
Very close to the train station and the city center. Fast and easy check in and out. Room was small and rudimentary, but that's what you pay for.
The shower could have used a little maintenance and the sink was very small. My room had a window into some inner shaft, so I didn't get a lot of light, but it was fine for my kind of stay.
8 May 2026
Clean, efficient, good location
Clean, efficient. Good location
The shower didn’t work in my room which was a bit inconvenient. It was 3am and I had a flight early next day so I didn’t raise it with staff as I had to get some sleep. It’s also very expensive to book last minute if needed
8 May 2026
Fabulous
It was very close to the station and everything else.
7 May 2026
Lovely stay, value for money
Fabulous location, in the heart of the city and with a tram stop right outside. Spacious rooms and bathroom.
No complaints, we had a great stay! Would have loved housekeeping as well, but was easily managed.
7 May 2026
Very good
Bed comfort
No TV in rooms
7 May 2026
Perfect for our needs.
Location & hospitalable employees. Central location and helpful hosts!
7 May 2026
Okay but improvements needed
Excellent location. Very comfortable bed.
The room floor needs to be properly cleaned, it was gross. There was no shower liquid.
7 May 2026
Very good
Great location in city centre. Comfortable bed.Clean bathroom. Helpful staff.
Room needs a little bit of renovation.
6 May 2026
Central and self-efficient accommodation
It’s a well-located and self-efficient hotel. Check-in and check-out literally took seconds. Very clean and affordable when compared to other options. We liked the environmental-friendly initiative of cleaning services every 3 days to keep costs down. Overall a good option.
There’s no TV in rooms and no breakfast included options for example, but you know that info upfront before booking. The only interaction we had with someone from the host office was a bit disappointing.
6 May 2026
Great location for city break.
The location is great. We could visit the city by foot. Close to central station.
6 May 2026
Optimal stay in the heart of the city
Very centrallly located, clean & warm room, easy checkin/checkout process, free luggage storage facility.
Nothing I could think of.
5 May 2026
Great location and good comfortable stay. Would return
Great location, central and tram stop outside. Easy check in and check out system
No kettle or tea/coffee facilities in the room. Located next to a bar and was noisy at night time. No air con.
5 May 2026
Very good
Basic, clean, elegant
No kettle in room
5 May 2026
Very good
Location is very good
Not silent
4 May 2026
I was impressed by the town and satisfied with the hotel
very good
4 May 2026
perfect!
Excellent location, extremely fast check in and check out, kind staff and very useful luggage storage service free of charge
nothing :)
4 May 2026
Very good
Great location, next to the central station and in the middle of Oslo City Centre. Self check-in was efficient and fast, additional information about the activities and services as clearly mentioned. The rooms were clean.
The hotel is located next to the metro stop, the metro goes until 0100am and starts again at 0500. This is great for accessibility but not so great for a quiet night of sleep. Lots of noise and you can feel the vibrations of the metro as well.
4 May 2026
Good mainly for its location and ease
Great location, easy check-in, good facilities, relatively clean room.
Size and comfort of the room (small without space for anything than the bed)
3 May 2026
Very good
Clean and the location
Tha staff at the reception desk and very small room
3 May 2026
Lovely place, I'd recommend it
We loved the mega central location and the ease of checking in and checking out.
The elevator was super busy. Also, the bunk bed was rather shaky so the top bunk did not seem safe to sleep in.
2 May 2026
Fabulous
Location is very good, clean and value for money
Very late check-in at 15:00, though you can leave luggage for free
2 May 2026
Very good
Someone try to open my dor while I was trying to sleep. Maybe was an accident but makes me get a little bit scared
2 May 2026
Very good
I liked this hotel allot there was no major minuses. The bed was good, it was clean, check in and out were easy, the staff was very friendly and nice. I will definitely stay there again with out any doubts.
Nothing
1 May 2026
Fabulous
Location, rooms, spaces
No stove to cook in the kitchen
1 May 2026
Fabulous
Good location, reasonable prices.
The team was right outside my room, and it was LOUD. Other rooms facing the other way does not have that problem.
1 May 2026
Fabulous
The man on the front desk, I didn't catch his name but he was working at 9am on 23/04, was very helpful in telling me how to use public transport to get where i needed to be
cant think of anything really I did fall in the bathroom and really hurt my arm but that's hardly the hotel'sfault
30 April 2026
Fabulous
Very good location, clean, affordable, easy to access! Overall highly recommended
It's a pity that the human connection is disappearing. I understand automatic check in and check out is cheaper, quicker and easier but having someone welcoming and smiling at you still appreciated.
30 April 2026
Decent choice for a short stay
Close to train station - convenient for a short stay or a stopover.
Small room but I already knew that.
30 April 2026
Very good
I had a good stay, however on arrival the check-in machines weren’t working due to issues with the Internet across the neighbourhood. However, the staff then weren’t very helpful to open doors and were not very personable when checking in.
29 April 2026
Enjoyed my stay.
Location
No comment
29 April 2026
Overall it was okay, good for the piec and the location is very central.
We stayed here for 3 nights, fairly priced for what it is. Beds are very comfy and the location is very convenient.
The room was considerably small and we didn’t speak to (or even see) any staff member thought out the whole of our stay there as they are currently all on strike! This meant are room wasn’t very clean and there wasn’t very much hospitality (we had to figure out how to collect extra towels/toilet paper on our own etc)
29 April 2026
Basic hotel
Basic fairly functional hotel
No soap in the shower, several days in a row.
29 April 2026
Very good
The location is good. Clean room. Easy check in and out.
Don't expect any facility in the room. No TV, no fridge, but still good if you just have a short stay and are not looking for something fancy. Could be noisy when people are talking loud in the corridor.
28 April 2026
Easiest location is Oslo
Location could not be better. Easy check in, check out. Become a friend of the hotel so you can request early check-in
No TV in the rooms is still a bit strange
28 April 2026
Expensive per night but convenient & comfortable
- close to Oslo Central station (5-8 min walk) - nearby convenience store (Joker) (1-2 mins) - clean room and quality bed, pillows, and sheets - quiet area street. even if our room is with street view, outside noise wasn’t much heard - huge communal space to sit, dine, play pingpong, foosball, etc. - amazing almost-all-filipino staff! - easy self check-in and check-out
- very small double room :( literally we had to take turns sometimes when moving around the room lol - quite expensive rate per night without even offering simple breakfast like crackers, coffee, etc. - sometimes the communal areas were left dirty with crumbs on the tables, chairs, & floor
28 April 2026
Great location for city break
Great location, walkable to most of central Oslo. Close to lots of transport links - tram stop outside the door. Cafes, bars, shops, restaurants very nearby. Generally clean and good facilities. Not as small as some places would be for the price.
Little bit noisy with windows open.
28 April 2026
Great spot for a short city stay.
Good location. Easy check-in and check out.
It was noisy but it’s a city hotel.
27 April 2026
Very good
Excellent location
Shower was dirty, there was hair on the ground
27 April 2026
Compact room, Basic Amenities, Very Clean
The bed was very comfortable, and the rooms were clean. It’s a great option for a couple of nights in the city if you plan to spend most of your day out exploring and just need a simple, comfortable place to sleep. There are also a few restaurants in the city that offer discounts for guests staying at the hotel, which I made good use of during my time in Oslo.
There was no television in the room, very few staff available, and the door to the storage room was often left open, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. There was also no housekeeping service and only limited toiletries provided. I understand that these measures are likely intended to keep costs down for guests, but at 1,131 NOK per night, I feel the hotel could offer a few more amenities in the room.
27 April 2026
Fabulous
I really liked my stay. I would definitely would come back. I didn't hear any sound from other rooms. The size of the room is ok for one person.
Norway is an expensive country so don't expect cheaper options. The bed was very soft so it was unconfortable for me.
26 April 2026
Pleasant
Nearby Oslo S and city center. Overall good value for money .
Not the most modern hotel inside. The restaurants opening and closing time is too limited.
26 April 2026
good for short work stays
The lobby is friendly. The room has what you need for short stays. The location is very practical, close to the main railway station. You do not see many staff but when you see them they do their job.
The window of the room at the fourth floor is the smallest I have ever seen: about 30 x 60 cm; quite hard to even call it window. The hotel has no breakfast room and you do not have many options if you need to have an early breakfast.
25 April 2026
Comfortable simple central accommodation
Location, comfortable beds, ease
Shower is week
25 April 2026
Good for a short stay .
- Not far from main train station. - Room rate to save cost. - It can be early check in .
- **** Strong smoke smell in bathroom , it might come from next to room as shared ventilation. - No view and small window look into inner courtyard. - Tiny room with not enough space to open our 2 luggags . - Out of order lift , it still on 4th floor for long long time then we use stair instead .
24 April 2026
Fabulous
Good amenities, clean, very affordable, excellent location
Rooms were a little bit small and tight but what can you expect for such a good price
24 April 2026
Good value for money
Location and good value for money
It’s in a noisy area, as expected, but only ideal for shorter stays and city center exploration
24 April 2026
Pleasant
Location, self and quick check in and out
Facilities in the room.
24 April 2026
I thought this hotel was excellent value for money
Convenient location. Useful kitchen for preparing simple meals and dining. Staff very helpful
A couple more shelves or cupboard in room would have been useful when staying for several days so could take some clothes out of suitcase
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
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
Activities
- - 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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8 May 2026
Very good