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Lysebu Hotel, Oslo

Lysebuveien 12, 0712 Oslo, Norway. (show on map)

Lysebu Hotel is a historic gem on the Tryvannshøyden hill, offering one of the most unique origin stories in Norway. Originally built in 1916 as a private residence, the estate was later gifted by the Norwegian people to Denmark as a heartfelt “thank you” for the critical food aid provided during World War II. Today, it remains under the stewardship of the Fund for Danish-Norwegian Cooperation, dedicated to fostering cultural exchange between the two nations.

Designed by the renowned architect Magnus Poulsson, the hotel is a masterpiece of traditional Norwegian style. Its architecture draws inspiration from the grand manor houses of Eastern Norway and the romantic aesthetic of fairy-tale estates. The interiors feature rich woodwork and classic motifs, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere that feels like stepping back into a more elegant era.

The hotel is perfectly positioned as a gateway to Nordmarka, Oslo’s sprawling wilderness. It’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with ski tracks and hiking trails starting right at the doorstep. During the winter, guests can take advantage of the nearby Oslo Winter Park for skiing, while the hotel itself offers a peaceful retreat with an indoor pool and sauna to warm up in after a day in the snow.

Though it feels worlds away, the hotel is just a scenic 30-minute metro ride from Oslo’s city center. Nearby, you’ll find the iconic Holmenkollen Ski Jump, a landmark that defines the skyline and offers incredible views over the city and the fjord, making Lysebu the perfect blend of historic charm and natural beauty.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“A gorgeous Norwegian-folk-style building from 1916 with easy access to the wilds of Nordmarka. Rooms are decorated in a clean, classical style that’s comfortable but far from twee, with spectacular views.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Oslo


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What guests liked


Value for Money

89.89 %

Ranked 2nd in Oslo


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Andrei

26 August 2025

Perfect stay in the nature with all facilities, also accessible with public transportation.

Very cozy and well-equipped for any type of stay. The staff were very nice and helpful. The breakfast buffet was one of the best I’ve seen!

It was cold in the room at the ground floor.

4.5
Kathy

24 August 2025

Great place in a tranquil location

Absolutely everything! A real treat and I’m so glad I found this place. Glad to have a single option. Friendly staff Breakfast fantastic! Swimming pool looked amazing Lovely grounds Tea/ coffee machine So much to see wandering around the hotel.

No shop around No tv in room No dressing gown/ slippers ( I saw others with this, so may have just been the single rooms )

5.0
Jahan

17 August 2025

Exceptional

“I had an absolutely wonderful experience. The hotel was beautiful, and the staff were so warm and welcoming that I never once felt like it was my first time there. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable stay.”

5.0
Cristina

16 August 2025

Wonderful

We have had a wonderful stay. The place is full of charm and peace. Many thanks to Catrina for her attention and sympathy, and especially to Kit, who was able to solve all the issues we raised with incredible efficiency and sympathy. Thank you very much. We'll be back

La carta de la cena era siempre la misma

4.5
Neringa

9 August 2025

The overall impression is very good. This place is worthy to be visited once again.

Exceptional location, beautiful view from the dining room window, enjoyable calm and cosiness. The interior is renovated with a delicate taste and a very stylish fireplace.

Breakfast didn't meet the expectations- fried eggs were overcooked, porridge was flavourless, the variety of fruit and vegetables could be greater. The bathrooms of standard rooms are small. Definitely, next time would choose the superior room. As for the 5 stars hotel it was little bit strange that the slippers and bathrobes for standard rooms were not inclusive.

5.0
Anna

6 August 2025

The best place for deep breathing !

The staff was incredibly attentive. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. I had a culinary orgasm while eating the steak. A mazing place for hiking. I will definitely visit again :)

I can't say anything.

5.0
Magdalena

23 July 2025

Very quite and comfortable place :)

Swimming pool

4.5
Mohamad

26 June 2025

Joyful

Breakfast great check in team very welcome specially Mrs Maren and another colleague I don’t recall name

The food at restaurant was great service was mediocre not because of team but very understaffed

4.5
Catherine

1 June 2025

Fabulous

Very beautiful Norwegian style hotel, above Oslo in the middle of the forest. Beautiful swimming pool with a view. Wonderful breakfast. 10 min away from metro station connected to downtown Oslo. Many hiking opportunities. Great staff providing very useful recommendations for hiking.

5.0
Carolyn

1 June 2025

Outstanding

What a fabulous hotel! We had a warm welcome and were treated to an upgrade to a Superior Room which was a real treat for 2 weary bikers! Stunning views from every window matched by tasteful furnishings throughout. We had an excellent meal in the beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended.

5.0
Yarley

30 May 2025

Perfect

Absolutely everything. Staff is very friendly with great customer service that goes above and beyond. The property has stunning views and well looked after.

5.0
Amar

24 May 2025

GREAT HOTEL

First class hotel in the wood Excellent pool Great breakfast Cozy and special

5.0
Dogan

16 May 2025

Exceptional

Quiet and cosy

Everything was good

4.5
Eric

23 March 2025

Fabulous

Beautiful location, building, friendly staff. Clean comfy room

The restaurant is nice, food is refined and delicious, but the atmosphere is a bit stuffy and service just OK for such a high-end place.

4.0
Arne

12 March 2025

Delightful, with some points of improvement

Location, room, friendliness, calm, great views

The breakfast had a wide range of choices and the staff worked very hard, BUT: they were too few or lacked some organisation, as the food waited out for hours in the buffet, and became less fresh as the breakfast hours passed. It needs to be refilled more often, in smaller portions, and the hard-working staff could be need one or two more persons during the busier hours.

5.0
Jessica

10 March 2025

Exceptional

Wow such a welcoming property, our room was lovely, had a nice swim and sauna time, we enjoyed the open fire place and had a lovely dinner at the restaurant on site.

4.0
Nicole

2 March 2025

Very good

Wonderful Reception staff and waitress working at breakfast was very friendly. Road leaving the hotel was icy and very slippery and expected the road to be gritted regularly but it wasn't. Not a problem if you have a car but we were walking.

4.0
Farah

21 February 2025

Delightful hotel with magical Forest surroundings

The location and property was great. And the staff super helpful.

There wasn’t anything to dislike. Charming property. Feels like a Winter Wonderland.

4.5
Leanne

13 February 2025

Despite the very small issues the stay was beautiful. The property is very special and has left lasting memories.

Beautiful hotel and location.Breakfast was fantastic with a view out of this world . Facilities were amazing and we were surprised by an upgrade which made our stay extra special. Staff were very accommodating and happy to help.Train station a short 10 min walk away so great location..

No tea/coffee facilities in room.There are stations located were you can make drinks but the one by our room didn’t have coffee regularly topped up. We did order a charcuterie platter which seemed overpriced for the small amount of good we got.

5.0
Malcolm

16 December 2024

Wonderful stay in historic and tranquil hotel

Fantastic hotel with great facilities and friendly staff

The walk from the metro in the snow. Taxis advised!

5.0
Michaela

10 December 2024

Great time spent in Lysebu in December

Amazing view from the balcony, rich breakfast and food in the restaurant was fantastic. Location is breathtaking. For relax I appreciated great swimming pool and sauna. Hotel staff were always nice and helpful. The hotel is beautifully decorated in winter and it feels extremely cozy.

5.0
Rebecca

26 November 2024

So special

We stayed here for 2 nights last weekend and loved everything about Lysebu. It was an early 50th birthday present for my partner and I asked if there could be a bottle of champagne in the room. There was a bottle of Moet on ice ready for us when we arrived. Our room was gorgeous, we had a lovely view over the forest towards a ski slope from the huge windows and woke up the first morning to lots of snow, it was magical. I am vegan which I had already made them aware of and had a delicious 2 courses for dinner and a breakfast made especially for me. They had soya, oat and coconut milk available. The staff were so lovely and accommodating, with special mention to Parth on reception who was so patient and helpful with us when we were trying to work out our journey and times from the hotel to Torp airport (we had to leave the hotel at 5.30am for the metro and train). The hotel was decorated ready for Christmas which made it even more special and we hope to come back one day. Loved it.

Nothing.

5.0
Isla

24 November 2024

Exceptional

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, upgrading our room for us when we arrived earlier than expected. The swimming pool, sauna, and gym were excellent and clean. We have never had such a fantastic selection for breakfast, or eaten it with such a peaceful view. incredible !

The gym is very very hot, I think as it is almost connected to the back of the sauna. Otherwise, everything was fantastic

5.0
Hector

21 October 2024

Exceptional

The place is beautiful, with a view where you can appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel at home. The facilities are very clean and the room is very comfortable. The food is delicious, especially breakfast.

4.5
Dolores

5 October 2024

Fabulous

The hotel is very charming. It sits high above the city and the area was quiet. The room was a good size and comfortable. The walls are rather thin so noises from other rooms were heard but if you're a sound sleeper there shouldn't be a problem. Lounges were available for visiting, the main one with a lovely fireplace. It has a pool and spa, all well equipped. The staff was most helpful and courteous. The breakfast was exceptional. A really good place to stay in the city.

Thin walls but then I'm a light sleeper.

5.0
Amina

2 October 2024

Exceptional

Nice and cozy hotel, excellent food and staff. Will recommend this hotel😀

The bar closed at 23:30 so it was a little early.

4.5
Arne

19 September 2024

Fabulous

The view, the atmosphere, the staff, everything was great. Peaceful and beautiful, Oslo at its best.

The room was a bit quirky, broken lamp, but it was immediately replaced.

5.0
Neal

13 September 2024

Awesome

Perfect staff. Lovely location. It was great.

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4.5
Pb

9 September 2024

Perfect

Very good breakfast available. Location in the nature is wonderfull. The hotel is very quiet. The room is very comfy and the bed perfect for a good sleep.

Took about 45+ minutes with public transportation to get there.

5.0
Neda

30 August 2024

Perfect!

Staff was very friendly! Breakfast was amazing. The pool is great and the view is beautiful! Very clean, the bed sheets are folded properly (the head side doesn’t touch the feet side). The location is great for daily hikes but it is still close to the city.

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4.5
Agnew

26 August 2024

Fabulous

Beautiful location, breakfast amazing

Would have liked somewhere to chill out over a glass of wine and to order food, very remote location wirh nowhere to go for food. Restaurant is beautiful but not always open and small menu, great for one night

4.5
Bradley

23 August 2024

Hidden hotel in Oslo

Very nice room and bathroom with nice view. We were able to eat in their restaurant even though it is normally closed on Sundays with almost no one else and at a window table. Very good breakfast. Parking was free. The hotel was surrounded by woods so that you felt like you were in the countryside instead of in the outskirts of Oslo.

There was not an elevator in the hotel and we had to go up a few flights of stairs to get to our room with all our luggage. The room also had a few stairs in two spots so we had to be very careful to not fall down the stairs when moving around the room.

4.0
Jiancheng

20 August 2024

Very good

Well equipped bathroom, clean throughout entire room, peaceful surroundings, comfortable beds, unique design

Water pressure in the overhead shower rather fickle, difficult to ventilate bathroom, no kettle

5.0
Ingeborg

3 August 2024

Excellent in every respect.

Everything was perfect. The room, the decoration, the quiet, the staff, the food! Nb make sure however to book a SUPERIOR ROOM.

Having to pay for the parking.

5.0
Emma

9 July 2024

The staff make this place . They are the best hotel staff. I have ever met . They are warm, personal , genuine and reall

Beautiful traditional Norwegian feel

Nothing . It’s a stunning place .

4.5
Moritz

7 July 2024

Fabulous

The hotel is located rather at the surroundings of Oslo, but therefore it is much more affordable than hotels in the city center. The train station ist not far and tickets are easy to get via the vy app. The breakfast was great.

It was impossible to turn down the heat in the bathroom. Parking spots at the hotel were fee-based.

5.0
Emad

4 July 2024

Exceptional

The staff and view were amazing

Nothing

4.0
Ellen

1 July 2024

We would stay again, hopefully with enough time to take advantage of some of the walking trails.

We loved the historical charm and the Norwegian cultural items on display. The breakfast was very good. The staff was great. The fellow at reception went out of his way to give us the hotel's history and even show us around.

The room was a bit small, but sufficient for our needs; I'd probably book a superior room next time.

5.0
Yvonne

29 June 2024

very relaxed stay. Dinner fine.

perfect.

5.0
Petr

24 June 2024

Luxurious hotel near Holmenkollen arena

The hotel is very nice, our room was very spacious and design was superb. The vibe is very relaxing as you are in middle of nature, but close to Holmenkollen arena. The staff was very helpful, breakfast buffet of good quality and variety, we appreciated sauna and swimming pool free of charge.

It would be nice if parking was included in the price when considering the quality of the hotel.

4.0
Jack

19 June 2024

Fab location and great food

Location was amazing and food fantastic

Rooms were small

5.0
Cindy

4 June 2024

Best hotel ever! A gem hidden in the mountains.

The staff there is incredibly kind and attent, specially Kit. Big shot out to him as he made our stay extra special!!! The hotel is outside of the city center, in the mountains so it feels as a retreat. Perfect in every single way. Super clean and tidy, comfortable beds, a lot of space in the bathroom and a view to die for. Nice swimming pool, a lot of space to sit and rest or read a book. Perfect yummy breakfast with a lot of options (porridge, waffles, pancakes, eggs, fruit, cereals, flapjacks and salty stuff as well). This hotel blew my mind and all my expectations by far!

4.0
Lindsey

31 May 2024

Very good

Beautiful location outside the city with many hiking trails around (though some were a bit tricky to find). Reception was very helpful and friendly with anything we needed.

Not many restaurants in the area besides the hotel restaurant and it’s very important to book in advance! A car is necessary for getting around if you don’t have a bicycle

4.5
Vega

2 May 2024

Great Hotel but weirdly enough no free parking.

The Hotel is located up in a mountain, around 30 min by train from Oslo. Plus 10 min walking. It's a quiet and nice area, the Hotel has it's charm and character. Loved the Pool and also the different areas and salons to sit. The view from the dinning room is very nice and the Breakfast was good, although few things to improve I'd say, like juice and fruits.

That you have to pay for parking when it is a pretty expensive Hotel and the land is so big it is simply a big NO.

4.5
Steven

30 April 2024

Fabulous

excellent location, rustic atmosphere

restaurant closed on sunday

4.0
Rebecca

29 February 2024

Beautiful hotel, food and location.

Breakfast was amazing, great views and lots of choice Swimming pool and sauna were clean but no towels available. Location was beautiful and the rooms were a great size. The hotel was unique. The evening meal was amazing but service was slow.

There was no coffee or milk available. After asking twice I gave up as we were not allocated in the main building. Staff gave no information on check in regarding breakfast or meals and it was hard to find the correct rooms and spa.

4.0
Josefine

8 January 2024

Very good

Really nice hotel with a very nice view and surroundings.

4.5
Tangui

1 November 2023

Fabulous

Great location for some day hiking

5.0
Camai

23 October 2023

Exceptional

THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN OSLO :-) THE BREAKFAST WAS SUPERB THE STUFF SOOO FRIENDLY AT TOP 5 STAR HOTEL! WE ARE COMING BACK FOR SHURE: ALL THE BEST

5.0
Thais

16 October 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful place and great for couples.

It’s far from the city centre, but still accessible.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

Services

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
  • - Luggage storage

Activities

  • - Sauna (additional charge)
  • - Fitness centre (additional charge)
  • - Skiing
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Cycling
  • - Indoor pool (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
  • - Public bath (additional charge)
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Outdoor fireplace

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Family rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout

Ski

  • - Ski storage
  • - Ski school (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Shallow end
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - Fire extinguishers

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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