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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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What guests liked


Value for Money

82.53 %

Ranked 10th in Oslo


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Andreas

12 February 2026

Very cosy and comfortable - almost like at home ;)

Cosy, great staff and good walking distance to the city center. loved the room design and the sauna!

5.0
Anette

11 February 2026

Cozy, friendly and quiet

Room was delicate and big. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interior is beautiful, inspired by the east, food and snacks organic.

I liked everything.

5.0
Justyna

5 February 2026

I will come back to this hotel!

Great place! Nice staff. Very comfy bed and I love all the bathroom cosmetics and supplies. I highly recommend this place! Great location and good Wifi.

4.0
Carolina

13 January 2026

Convenient location, cozy hotel

Very central location, amazing coffee shop next door, very good breakfast in the hotel, cute and comfortable rooms

The elevator door in the reception floor doesn’t work, someone needs to manually close it from the outside, which is very inconvenient. The room was cold and you could hear the noise in the room next door

5.0
Lillian

8 January 2026

Beautiful and comfortable hotel.

Very aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.

No door closing off stairwell noise.

5.0
Ali

3 December 2025

Always welcoming and comfortable. Love the location.

It’s a unique homely stay and it’s my return trip after staying multiple times on business.

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5.0
Carol

26 November 2025

We love what this hotel group are doing. Everything is easily accessible no fussy service. But everything the guests ne

Warm inviting friendly helpful user friendly and no fuss

Leaving

5.0
Nick

25 October 2025

A short but wonderful stay. The staff were very friendly, and breakfast was excellent. Will stay again!

Cosy, clean, welcoming. Lovely decor. Bed was comfortable and warm.

No fridge, but perhaps because of environmental reasons- which we agree with!

5.0
Alain

8 October 2025

Good location; cool rooms.

Great location and friendly staff. Rooms surprisingly nice and big.

The first impression looks a bit poor. Entrance hall/reception needs some upgrade but then the rooms surprise.

4.0
Sally

7 October 2025

Great location and lots of lovely touches!

Clean, neat and tidy. I love all the homey touches and great quality free toiletries available. Close to public transport and everything was an easy walk, tram or bus away.

The shower was a bit temperamental with changing from hot/ cold for no ready and not great water pressure! They only gave a single key card for 2 people which you had to put in the wall to power the room! I thought the breakfast was a bit overpriced for what it was.

5.0
Susan

16 September 2025

Best place in Oslo. Character, Charm and Simply Perfect

Excellent locating, caring, attentive staff, extremely comfortable bed and bedding, delicious, diverse breakfast, even umbrellas available should they be needed.

Can't say enough good things!!

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.

4.5
Lindsay

8 August 2025

Eco friendly and friendly, helpfu staff.

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

Very small bathroom.

5.0
Masoud

31 July 2025

Very Nice Hotel, Very Friendly Staff

The hotel was very good, with an excellent breakfast and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The reception team was especially kind and always willing to assist with any request.
Thank you very much

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5.0
Willem

28 July 2025

Nice location to visit Oslo

Excellent breakfast, friendly staff

Room might have been a little spaciour

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

5.0
Sebastian

19 July 2025

Quaint Balinese vibes, super close to the city centre.

The vibe of the whole place was really nice. Friendly helpful staff and the location was really close to the centre of town.

The only thing the property was lacking was aircon. However I understand that it's not normally as warm in Oslo as when we visited.

5.0
April

16 July 2025

Hidden gem hotel

Very nice and cozy hotel in a great location just 10 mins walk from Aker Brygge. Staff were very friendly and rooms were nice, clean and comfortable

Great value for money, will definitely come back here when I am in Oslo

Nothing

5.0
Rory

15 July 2025

A great hotel in a great location

Lovely design combining Scandinavian and Asian elements

It would be good to have a kettle in the room.

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.

5.0
Ernest

4 July 2025

Fantastic boutique hotel that was obviously well run, eco-friendly, with a great breakfast.

The staff were friendly and efficient. The breakfast was one of the best I've seen.

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).

4.5
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.

5.0
Nadezhda

16 May 2025

I highly recommend for booking, everything was super!

Check in was quick, we were impressed that you can serve yourself drinks on the ground floor and sit and work there at the desk. The room was as pictured, everything was as described. All the necessary supplies were there too. The bed was decently comfortable, we also found a radio and listened to the local wave for atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place.

5.0
Roger

15 May 2025

I enjoyed the stay. Very close to everything in central Oslo

Good breakfast

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 & 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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