Expert reviews
“In the residential Frogner neighborhood, the Oslo Guldsmeden is a 50-room boutique hotel with eco-friendly ethos and homey décor, romantic four-poster beds with fur throws, a Turkish sauna, and complimentary organic breakfasts.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Oslo.
“Part of a Nordic chain of Balinese-inspired hotels, the Carlton Oslo is perfectly situated in the middle of Oslo’s action and run along eco-friendly lines. The public spaces are crammed with an East-meets-West blend of sustainable wooden furniture and artwork.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Sustainable
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Oslo Guldsmeden has a central location, making this an excellent home base while exploring Oslo. You’ll find several art galleries, local shops, and great restaurants throughout the surrounding area. This hotel is also a short walk from Anker Brygge, with even more bars and eateries along the pier. Other notable nearby sites include the Opera House, National Museum, the Munch Museum, and Tjuvholmen. There is also a variety of public transportation within walking distance, including the tram, bus lines, the subway, and the ferry, so getting around is easy!
Oslo Guldsmeden has several different room options, running from a single room to a bridal suite. Each room includes a four-poster bed, wooden materials, flat-screen TVs, and WiFi. Upgrade your room to enjoy a sitting area and a free-standing bathtub. With white bedding, earthy tones, and a simple design, this hotel feels especially Scandanavian. The lobby fits this aesthetic, boasting several different textures, materials, and indoor greenery.
This hotel provides a hefty ala carte breakfast available for an additional charge. You can enjoy homemade sourdough bread and a weekly rotating menu featuring seasonal produce, rich flavors, and freshly-baked goods.
One of the most notable features of this hotel is its relaxation spaces, including a Turkish-style hammam, an infrared sauna, a steam bath, and a dry sauna. The hotel provides ice water in between sauna doses to help cool you down.
For a rustic and cozy atmosphere with top-notch amenities and an even better location, Oslo Guldsmeden is a fantastic option.
Hotel deals & lowest price guarantee
We partner with Booking.com and Agoda. Both booking websites offer the lowest price guarantee, so you can be certain you will always get the best deal for this hotel. If you have seen a better price elsewhere, all you need to do is contact the booking website, and they will refund you the difference immediately. You can price match right up until the day before check-in.
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 November 2024
Fabulous
It’s a hidden gem. It’s got this great eco-friendly, bohemian vibe that makes it feel warm and welcoming. The rooms are cozy with lots of thoughtful touches. The staff are very friendly. Plus, the location is perfect—easy access to explore Oslo’s highlights. It’s the perfect mix of style, comfort.
The rooms were a bit small but it didnt hinder our comfort, just keep in mind your luggage.
12 November 2024
Cosy hotel
It is a cosy boutique hotel. Good breakfast options. Walking distance from Nationaltheatret train/ underground stop.
2 November 2024
Unique
The hotel was very unique.. its a combination of modernity and tradition flavored with warm arabic Norwegian emotions.. I spent one night and I whisked if my stay was longer in this hotel.
-
1 November 2024
Overall, a good hotel and I would recommend it
I like that it felt like we were in a Norwegian hotel and either way it worries about the planet
I guess just the location and there could’ve been hand towels in the bathroom not too big towels to shower with also the water goes over the floor so it would be nice to have a bath Mat
23 October 2024
Welcoming, relaxing, eco-friendly and unusual
Comfortable hotel with a very relaxed feel. Excellent breakfasts. Conveniently situated for walking to both the waterfront and the Solli area. Wonderfully helpful staff.
N/A
21 October 2024
Small but really comfy room in a great location
The location was perfect - really easy to get to from the airport (just get off the train at the national theatre stop and walk 5 minutes) and only a short walk to a lot of the attractions. A lovely bakery on the corner of the street which we visited every day for coffee and pastries. Comfy bed. Nice products in the bathroom.
The room was only small but not too much of an issue for a short stay
21 October 2024
overall a nice stay in Oslo
-location -design of the lobby and rooms -delicious breakfast buffet
-mattresses need to be changed asap (you could already feel the wooden bed frame) - unfortunately there was one lady at the reception in the mornings who always seemed to be very annoyed and unfriendly
19 October 2024
chic eco stay
room was beautiful and beds comfortable, good location, quiet street and eco friendly.
the corridors are marble so can be quite noisy when you're trying to sleep with cleaners, other guests and luggage etc.
17 October 2024
Overall, I paid a very good price for a last minute reservation. Great bakery at 2 min walking!
Very cozy style, lovely bed room, very comfortable bed. It was great to have free coffee and tables to work or just relax for a while. Lovely staff.
The spa was available only on reservation and for a price. The bathroom was nice but a bit too small, the options available at the reception for drinks and snacks was very limited.
16 October 2024
Fabulous
Room was really nice, comfortable with all little extra things provided that you might need (e.g toiletries, toothbrush, slippers). I paid extra for breakfast and that was a great decision, the buffet had loads of choices. Very much recommend
14 October 2024
Cosy
Very cosy atmosphere in the room with the natural materials.
The mattress was vey worn into an arch on the one side of the bed. Needs to be replaced
9 October 2024
Great for a romantic stay in the city.
Beautifully decorated room with a private sauna. Super comfy bed! Loved the eco beauty products provided.
The room was quite cold when we arrived.
1 October 2024
Weekend trip to Oslo
The staff The location Design of the rooms Body care products in the bathroom The breakfast ❤️
Poor soundproofing between the rooms The bed was uncomfortable, you should really change and invest in the higher quality mattress and pillows need to be washed properly /changed Slow water pressure in the bathroom & the shampoo bottle was nearly as empty as I arrived, I managed to squeeze out a few drops It was rather cold in the room, although I think the bathroom had floor heating Hair on the towels Bed linens were clean but had stains
30 September 2024
Very good
Nice, beautiful, and comfortable hotel.
- The staff were not too welcoming. - The music was annoying. You could hear repetitive, ritzy music at reception, while waiting, during breakfast and even in the spa. This kind of music is made for shopping centers and is not appropriate in a hotel and especially in the spa where you need to relax. I even asked the receptionist if it was possible to stop or turn down the music in the spa. She didn't even speak! she just touched the button and I don't even know if she really turned it down! as we could still hear it loudly enough in the spa.
8 September 2024
Great hotel, Oslo fabulous
Friendly clean comfortable and great location
4 September 2024
Lovely hotel with a great vibe, though the room setup was a bit inconvenient.
The hotel is in a quiet location near the city center, offering a peaceful atmosphere. I appreciated the provided reusable water bottles and the nice breakfast. The interior and room decor created a pleasant ambiance.
I was disappointed that the two rooms had only one entrance, as I expected them to have separate entrances. Also, there was no towel for feet in the bathroom.
28 August 2024
Fabulous
Lovely boutique hotel, nice-sized room, comfortable and with a pretty design. Loved the beauty products provided.
14 August 2024
Very good
Very cute boutique hotel. Breakfast was good. Rooms and bathroom are small but nicely appointed.
12 August 2024
An experience out of the ordinary
- Amazing breakfast - An experience out of the ordinary - The interior - Interesting staff - Possible to park outside the door - It was possible to buy certain organic stuff - Close to Bogstadveien and Karl Johans gate
- Too many fragrances in the room. It was difficult to fall asleep for my son, who struggles with eczema - The breakfast room was too small - I would like more organic and healthy options - Dogs in the hotel. What about guests who are allergic?
11 August 2024
Excellent service and would happily recommend this hotel
Breakfast was good and staff very accommodating.
1 August 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was fantastic, location of the hotel is super, beds are good, the room is clean but small. But what do you want. Oslo is not cheap, people are very nice and helpfull.
The bathroom was small, but functional, little bit out dated.
18 July 2024
Excellent
Wonderful hotel with great staff and character.
Parking situation is so-so. There is nearby on-street paid parking.
17 July 2024
Fabulous
Very good.
No fitness facility.
15 July 2024
Very good
Beautiful interior, good cosmetics, private sauna to rent
Little choice at breakfast, room could have been cleaned better (a lot of dust on shelves)
13 July 2024
Very enjoyable.
N.B.! Room booked by my husband so evaluated by Cristina! Reception staff were very friendly. Breakfast staff greeted nicely (friendly start to the day) & were very accommodating (I wanted to eat outside).
Only downside was sounds from outside/other rooms which were easily overcome with earplugs.
12 July 2024
Harmonious, Calm, Wonderful bed, Close to the boats out to the Oslofjord and the National Museum.
The bed and the breakfast table were magical. When I describe your hotel to my friends. I say: 'It's like coming home to a yoga teacher's home. But a vibe of harmony and stillness. Among ceramics and a certain tone of Italy, Spain and Greece.'
I have nothing to add here.
9 July 2024
Very good
Nice environment. Relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.
The view. We were just staring intro another building which they were working on at the moment.
8 July 2024
Fabulous
Loved the decor and the amenities. The breakfast is well worth the extra cost.
The bathroom was small and got very wet.
5 July 2024
It was a great place to stay to recover, yet still see some sights, after an international flight!
The location was great: restaurants and the waterfront were within easy walking distance; easy access from the National Theatre train station; quiet, clean neighborhood. The decor in the rooms was delightful. The staff was SO pleasant, patient, friendly and helpful. (Can't say enough about the staff.) Complimentary coffee and water available in the "dining" area. I personally did not eat breakfast at the Guldsmeden but those in my party who did had positive comments.
The rooms themselves were a little small/tight requiring some mindfulness in setting up luggage for use. The Guldsmeden is NOT air-conditioned. It had good natural ventilation the days we were there, but the following week had the highest temps of the summer and I was thankful we were staying elsewhere.
4 July 2024
Very good
The location and the price were good
Small bathroom
30 June 2024
close to downtown easy walk to sites
comfortable bed
26 June 2024
Really cool hotel - would recommend
Super cool hotel, really nice rooms and lots of nice touches. Very cheap for how nice it was.
Room was a bit hot - might be too warm on a v hot day!
19 June 2024
A pleasant hotel in a quiet area close to Akke Brygge
The location was excellent - we liked that it was in a quiet area but within easy walking distance of Akke Brygge. The staff were all very friendly & pleasant to deal with.
We didn’t like that there were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room and no cupboard for putting away our clothes
17 June 2024
Better value than the big hotels and more personality
Although the room was on the smaller side, it was comfortable and had a handy balcony. The location is around 10 minutes walk from National Theatre train stop so although not as handy as some hotels, it was not unreasonable. There was a Thai theme to the hotel which was different and made it unique compared to standard hotels. Option to take a recycle bottle to fill with water was a nice touch.
No hot drinks facility in the room
16 June 2024
Great
I love the decoration and their own products.
It’s not so convenient to brush teeth when using the sink.
4 June 2024
Fully recommend this hotel, no quibbles
great location to explore city centre. a very nice, quirky place. friendly and obliging staff
1 June 2024
Fabulous
Great location and a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was fantastic!
1 June 2024
Very positively surspised! Will certainly return.
The room was small but was cozy snd had everything i needed; a good (!) bed, a desk and a place to put my suitcase. Excellent bathroom amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body oil, toothbrush..a lot!!). I addition, there was a free reusable water bottle - i really like that since tap water is of Excellent quality in Oslo and i could take the bottle with me.
The bathroom was TINY. You can’t really sit on the toilet without bumping into the (microscopic) sink. The shower zone was ok , though, and the shower worked well. Breakfast could have been included for all.
22 May 2024
We loved the out of the center location and the vibe of the entire hotel.
Wonderful room and the front desk staff was truly lovely.
Just a bath mat. Americans struggle in Europeans showers!
20 May 2024
I liked the location (very close to the cool area of Oslo with many restaurants and bars, and the service of this hotel
Location Pet friendly Decoration style
The room was too small The toilet was very small No frigo bar
11 May 2024
The bed was too soft for us, but anyway it is was nice to stay there.
Very good hotel near National theater station. Not far from the center. Clean rooms, friendly stuff. Quiet and cosy.
It would be nice to have smth in bathroom against water (e.g. addition towels).
9 May 2024
Very clean , tidy and convenient
Nice clean and convenient .I liked the eco friendly vibe
It was little bit dated and the bathroom on the small side
5 May 2024
Fabulous
Good breakfast, wonderful stuff!
There was no borders in shower room and the water was everywhere after shower
30 April 2024
Nice and central.
As always nice place to stay in central Oslo.
A bit pricy now in the summer season.
29 April 2024
Comfy and quiet in the heart of Oslo
Cozy interior with lots of nicely planned details; quiet eniviroment and quality bedlinen so I could sleep very well; great bath room essentials; good size of the hotel;
Missing coffee machine and boiling water facilities; one need to pay extra for espresso
14 April 2024
Fabulous
Friendly staff in an atmosphere of an individual hotel setting.
A bit more space around the bed.
8 April 2024
Very good
There was no kettle, tea, coffee in the room. The remote for the TV and computer did not work
8 April 2024
Fabulous
nice breakfast with reasonable price clean and tidy room good location, close to national theater station and the royal palace
2 April 2024
Fabulous
Delicious breakfast, great location, lovely room,
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
16 November 2024
Perfect little hotel ten minutes walk from Oslo harbour. Homely , cosy interior.