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Hotel Guldsmeden, Oslo

Parkveien 78, Frogner, 0254 Oslo, Norway. (show on map)

Hotel Guldsmeden in Oslo offers a refreshing escape that blends Nordic minimalism with warm, bohemian Balinese touches. Part of a family-run boutique chain, the property is celebrated for its deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, proudly holding eco-certifications. Guests often highlight the organic breakfast buffet and the cozy, personalized atmosphere that feels like a home away from home rather than a large, impersonal hotel.

The interior design is a major draw, featuring rustic-chic rooms adorned with signature four-poster beds, natural wood accents, and cozy deerskin throws. A standout feature is the Turkish-inspired spa, which includes infrared saunas and a steam bath—the perfect way to unwind after exploring the chilly Norwegian capital. The hotel’s unique mix of Asian-influenced aesthetics and Scandinavian comfort creates a distinct, peaceful retreat.

Location is one of the hotel’s biggest advantages. Situated in the vibrant Vika district, it is just a short, pleasant walk from the city’s major attractions. You are minutes away from the Royal Palace and the scenic Aker Brygge waterfront, which is packed with restaurants, bars, and galleries.

Cultural enthusiasts will love the proximity to the National Museum and the bustling city center near Karl Johans gate. Whether you are in town to visit the Munch Museum or simply to enjoy the harbor, the hotel serves as a quiet, stylish base that puts the best of Oslo within easy reach.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

Frommers review:

“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.

Guest rating

4.0 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Oslo


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Value for Money

82.53 %

Ranked 10th in Oslo


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Monique

29 August 2025

Fabulous

The cosyness of the hotel-you feel " at home " very fast. The friendlyness of the staff

Everything was very fine-just a minor issue was the shower.It was rather difficult to adjust the temperature.

3.5
Anja

21 August 2025

Breakfast is expensive and good coffee costs extra otherwise great.

The rooms were beautiful and the location very convenient

Breakfast was very expensive and did not even include a good coffee. We are usually not very hungry in the morning and mainly went for breakfast because we wanted a good coffee. But then we were told that this costs extra to the already high prize which was very disappointing.

4.0
Daniela

17 August 2025

Very good

Arrived close to midnight and were warmly welcomed at the reception where all our questions were answered and helpful information was provided. We support their eco-friendly efforts.

Rooms are small. Good enough for a 1 night stay. Somethings can be upgraded - carpeting in elevator for example.

4.5
Lindsay

8 August 2025

Eco friendly and friendly, helpfu staff.

Clean, lovely and helpful staff. Breakfast delicious. Eco friendly place.

Very small bathroom.

4.0
Harriet

4 August 2025

Would recommend!

Location convenient. Bed comfortable with great TV and hanging space for clothes, room for shoes.

No air conditioning and curtains did not block out light - difficult in warm summer months.

4.0
Julian

20 July 2025

Nice hotel. But don’t stay here during a heat wave

Location. Decor. Excellent breakfast

No air con in the room. Lack of storage space. No tea making facilities

4.0
Kr

13 July 2025

Very good

Clean. Good location

Bathroom was too small

4.0
Therese

11 July 2025

Nice small hotell on excelent quiet location.

The room is small but cosy, really nice beds and nice amenities in the bathroom! Love the location, on a silent street, close to Solli plass, Nationalteatret, Tjuvholmen and busses. Good breakfast!

The noise from the kitchen in the morning, I could not even hear the relaxing music in the dining room since the staff had the radio on high volume and slamming the plates and dishes. The room is perfect for one person, would be to tight for two.

4.5
Patricia

3 July 2025

I would stay here again.

The location, friendly staff, charming room

There was no free coffee! The only place in Norway and Iceland that didn’t offer coffee as an amenity.

3.5
Pol

3 July 2025

Everything nice about hotel Guldsmeden, Oslo. Wish if the room size and bathroom were of bigger size

Very nice breakfast. Excellent location to visit couple of days for Oslo sightseeing.

Size of the room and bathroom.

3.5
Esra

29 June 2025

Good for a couple of days and the location

It was located in a nice area and it was an eco friendly hotel. Some of the staff were very friendly. Our room got beautiful sunlight and it was silent. We were offered environmental friendly body oil, creams, toothbrush etc. There is a lovely cafe right next to the hotel where you can get amazing breakfast and coffee (would cost cheaper then the hotel and just so tasty)

We stayed in a double superior room and the sink was so tiny, there were no hand or floor towels (apparently they don’t have them) so it easily gets wet everywhere. The water pressure is not good and when you shower it easily gets too cold or hot. There is no ac or minibar (we should have checked it). We generally wanted to sleep until noon and everyday was woken up by the room service personnel just going into the room right away without waiting so it was a little uncomfortable for the privacy (and we never hang the card asking for room service).

4.0
Anny

27 June 2025

Very good

Four poster bed was very charming, eco friendly soaps and toothbrush, friendly staff, buffet food prepared as needed to reduce waste

Smoke entering building from open front door and windows; people smoking right outside the building; sausages in water at breakfast

4.5
Michael

24 June 2025

Excellent hotel close to central Oslo.

The hotel is located just a short walk from public transportation but this means it is in a quiet neighborhood. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Staff was helpful and made a room change when we did like our first room located too near the elevator. The morning breakfast is excellent.

4.5
Koen

23 June 2025

Fabulous

Great location, friendly personell

4.5
Jennifer

5 June 2025

Just perfect

Everything. Stylish, comfortable, sustainable and perfect location.

4.0
Giovanninegri

24 May 2025

Very good

Perfect location

bathroom just ok

4.5
Nick

21 April 2025

Fabulous

Fantastic rooms, spacious and well equipped. Excellent breakfast to set you up for the day

Nothing

3.5
Kayla

19 April 2025

Pleasant

Good location, close to train and clean room.

Our room was very noisy could hear everything outside of the room.

4.5
Gleziel

14 April 2025

Amazing

Very relaxing and clean! Looks organic too! Amazing place!

4.0
Anna

14 April 2025

A great place to stay

A lovely hotel, located in a walking distance from the harbour. We enjoyed the stylish interior and the location.

4.5
Arthur

6 April 2025

Wonderful stay at hotel that cares about people and the environment

Location. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast great. Really appreciate organic food

4.5
Laurens

3 April 2025

Good hotel

Ive been here often. It has a nice boutique atmosphere, location is good, rooms are not huge, but everything is there, comfortable, and clean.

3.5
Colombe

27 March 2025

Pleasant

Location, Staff

Size of the room and bathroom

4.5
Stephen

24 March 2025

Fabulous

Upgraded. Nice treats in the bathroom.

A blackout blind.

4.0
Lynn

14 March 2025

Beautiful place to be

The room was very clean and spacious. The bathroom was quite small but equipped with all you needed. I did not face any problems during check-in as the receptionist was very kind and welcoming.

The bed was not comfortable as it was uneven. I literally woke up with back pains, and this was only night . If one would be staying for a longer period, then this bed wouldn't be ideal .

4.0
Milan

8 March 2025

Comfortable hotel at a central location in Oslo

The hotel is located at a very central place in Oslo, close to a major train station and not far from the major attractions down town. The rooms are not large, but the beds were nice (firmer matrasses). Our kids slept in an adjacent / connected room with their own bathroom and toilet. A big plus is that they had their own (double) bed, and that they did not have to sleep on a sofabed.

We didnt use the breakfast buffet, but it sounded rather pricey. This is common and not specific to the hotel itself. With shops like 'Backstube' around the corner, there are cheaper alternatives available.

4.0
Arvid

18 February 2025

Very good

Everything here is awesome. Their breakfasts can feel a bit limited, but that is due to their commitment to staying organic which I respect. Otherwise I love this chain of hotels

The only gripe i have with this hotel chain (I've stayed in two locations) is that they don't have a fridge in the rooms. Apart from that, everything is perfect

4.5
Catherine

1 February 2025

Beautiful hotel, cosy & welcoming atmosphere, close proximity to fabulous amenities

I liked the breakfast but I would have loved some local cuisine, typical Norwegian breakfast.

I would have liked a kettle/drink making facility in the room.

4.5
Clarissa

30 January 2025

Fabulous

Delicious breakfast

That you had to pay extra to use the spa

4.5
Andrew

27 January 2025

Cosy, Norwegian hotel in a quiet district

Lovely cosy hotel. Incredibly comfy beds, lots of lovely bathroom products. Very quiet. Staff very helpful

The spa was lovely but should have been included in the stay. Also, the music could have been more telaxing

3.5
Joanne

20 January 2025

Comfy and great location but could be better

Comfy beds Great location

Faulty door so a few trips having nip back to reception to get in. Room not cleaned during our stay. Towels not changed daily. No room fridge. No heated towel rail to dry wet towels. No tea or coffee making facilities in the from. Charges for tea and coffee downstairs

4.0
Ida

17 January 2025

Great

Great staff and food options

The mattress wasn’t the best

4.0
Ranji

12 January 2025

Very good

Foyer was beautiful; rooms cosy and nicely decorated

Breakfast was quote expensive, although probably not bad for Norway! No kettles / tea making facilities in rooms

4.0
Adriana

11 January 2025

Nice hotel, friendly staff

The room was very nice, clean and comfortable

Could do with a smart TV (the TV in the room only had two channels) and a kettle

4.0
Aimee

11 January 2025

Perfect for a short stay

Nice interiors and great location

Quite small bedrooms

4.0
Martina

5 January 2025

Very good

Very luxuary shower gel, Lotion etc Free water and coffee any time

No international tv

4.5
Juha

2 January 2025

Fabulous

The atmosphere was really great and staff was really friendly

3.5
Alicia

20 December 2024

Pleasant

The hotel was very cute and cozy, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

The room was very small and had little room to move especially with our two pieces of luggage. The bathroom was also quite small for 2 guests.

4.5
David

19 December 2024

Lovely staff, comfortable beds and amazing spa facilities.

The staff were particularly friendly and helpful. The hotel is lucky to have such lovely staff.

4.0
Eva

11 December 2024

Very good

Amazing breakfast

Extremely tiny bathroom

4.5
Rachel

7 December 2024

Felt special and cosy, would love to try the other hotels

The decor was cosy & stylish

4.0
Håkan

25 November 2024

Super cosy hotel with an amazing brekfast buffet.

Amazing breakfast buffet!

4.0
Jacek

20 November 2024

Nice boutique hotel in good location and reasonable price

Good location, close to city centre, good public transport around. Comfortable rooms, well equipped. Family room with two separate room and two badrooms, Good breakfast, with some oriental flavour. Very supporting staff. Nice arts on walls :)

Family apartment has 2x double bed, while 1x doube and 2x single would be more practical. Rooms a bit small and bed baldachim construction limits the space even more (but provide interesting climate...). Noticeable noise from the street during rush morning hours.

4.0
Louise

16 November 2024

Perfect little hotel ten minutes walk from Oslo harbour. Homely , cosy interior.

Family room was excellent as we were a mother and adult son travelling and was great to have our own spacious room and bathroom .

Charge for using sauna and the music was not very relaxing as was the loud music from hotel piped into spa

4.5
Khalid

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.

4.5
Dastra6

12 November 2024

Cosy hotel

It is a cosy boutique hotel. Good breakfast options. Walking distance from Nationaltheatret train/ underground stop.

4.5
Zeina

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.

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4.0
Stuart

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

4.5
Richard

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

4.0
Kathryn

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

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)
  • - Kids' 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
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