Expert reviews
“Housed in a carefully restored 1890s town house, the privately owned Saga is tucked away in a rare quiet corner of Oslo, is run on eco-friendly lines, and exudes a tranquil air of calm.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Excellent breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located in Frogner, Saga Hotel is a four-star design hotel that was originally constructed in the 1890s, but was then restored and renovated in 2011 by Delotis Design. The result is a historically significant structure that perfectly blends old and new.
Comprised of 47 thoughtfully-designed rooms, Saga Hotel provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere with soothing design elements. Room options include Double Rooms, Single Rooms, and Suites. Every room includes WiFi, a work desk and chair, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. Upgraded rooms have separate living areas, Nespresso machines, sofa beds, bay windows, and/or meeting rooms. Apartments with kitchens and balconies are also available, located just around the corner from the hotel. There are 50 apartments total, which were renovated in 2015 to include several modern amenities.
You’ll notice plush furnishings, ambient lighting, and rich colors throughout each hotel space. On the top floor, you’ll find a 200-square-meter apartment with an incredible city view. Many guests use this space for board meetings, conference facilities, and TV and movie filming.
A complimentary breakfast buffet is included in the price of your room, served in the Breakfast Room. There is also an onsite bar and a restaurant with white tablecloths and ambient decor.
This hotel is located in one of the best neighborhoods in Oslo. During your stay, you’ll only be a 10-minute walk from the Royal Palace, a 12-minute walk to the Majorstuen metro station, and three kilometers from Vigilance Park.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
31 July 2025
Great hotel and great location.
Great stay. Wish they would have had body lotion and cream rinse. Elevators was broken when I was there but that happens. Really enjoyed how small the hotel was and the young woman at the front desk the two nights I was there was very helpful and I enjoyed chatting with her.
Body lotion and cream rinse.
31 July 2025
Excellent hotel in quiet area - ideal for exploring Oslo
Breakfast epic. Comfortable room. Location really good. Just out of the middle of the city but in a leafy suburb. Brillant
Bar and lounge area was small
28 July 2025
Exceptional
The staff is great and the location amazing
It was hot
23 July 2025
Perfect stay.thanks
Perfect breakfast. Friendly staff. In the city Centre. 5 minutes with bike to palace.
The weather was very good, but in the room Was no airco.
13 July 2025
Very good
Nice quiet to leafy location close to parks and hospitality
Nothing really
8 July 2025
Lovely, small, neighborhood hotel.
Breakfast is lovely, rooms have high ceilings an fairly nice bathrooms. They are all a bit different depending on what floor you are on and which way your windows are facing. We've stayed here multiple times and are never disappointed. There is a lovely bar area an because this hotel is in a neighborhood, it's nice to sit outside in the afternoon for a beer or a coffee.
The stairs are carpeted and could really use a refresh... or at least a cleaning. If you are on the top floor you have sky lights in some rooms which is so nice... but the ceiling are slanted so if you are tall, you might want to be on a lower floor.
5 July 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Saga, highly recommend. Delicious breakfast, great staff. The location is out of the m
Great location, delicious breakfast, comfortable room, helpful staff.
Bathroom was a little small.
28 June 2025
Good choice for a short stay in Oslo!
Nice hotel in a quiet and safe area close to shopping, restaurants and the palace gardens. We got a parking space in front of the hotel and went everywhere by foot - it is easy to walk from here to anywhere in Oslo! Very good breakfast. The hotel staff were always friendly and helpful.
28 June 2025
Nice place to stay in Oslo
Good location. Nice breakfast.
21 June 2025
Picturesque area with easy tram ride to city. Modern facilities and quality decor.
Excellent breakfast. Beautiful decor. Lovely seating on street for a drink. Excellent bathroom.
Too much of our room was dedicated to bathroom hence the bedroom was tight.
19 June 2025
A hotel that you should book
Everything about this hotel is as described. A gorgeous hotel with a lounge area that makes you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in. The breakfast is great, one of the best. Location is great to be in the middle of all different districts (20-35 min walk), which if you don't mind walking it's perfect.
Nothing to dislike at all.
14 June 2025
Welcoming, quiet, clean and great breakfast
Cosy bed, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast to go as well had early flight - would stay again Accommodated my request for low floor
14 June 2025
Quiet,comfortable and friendly.
Very friendly and helpful. Clean, comfortable and nicely, if slightly quirky, decorated. Nice quiet area an easy tram / bus ride from the centre.
No real outside area. Table and a couple of chairs on the pavement.
9 June 2025
Our stay was easy - a great base for exploring the city!
It was very clean and comfortable - a lovely quiet neighbourhood but close to shops and bars and excellent transport links to everywhere!
Could have been a little more choice at breakfast…
6 June 2025
Fabulous
Gluten free options for breakfast available. Friendly personel. Quiet location, easy accessable with public transport.
6 June 2025
Exelente
The attention
Nothing
5 June 2025
Excellent breakfast extremely helpful staff very comfortable
Extremely clean and comfortable Very pleasant and helpful staff
Nothing
27 May 2025
A hotel and city I definitely would come back to
the Hotel is located in the heart of a beautiful city area // charming & cozy house - from size to interior to breakfast and team working there
the only thing which was hard for us or better our backs were the very very soft mattresses of the bed
24 May 2025
A great location, excellent breakfast & super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!
The location was perfect & in a quiet area although not too far from shops, bars & restaurants. A great selection at breakfast & a nice little bar area. Very friendly & knowledgeable staff who would go above & beyond to make your trip an enjoyable one!
Could have done with air conditioning in the room as it was quite hot during our stay.
20 May 2025
Enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend it to friends.
Great location in a lovely residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and elegant houses with beautiful gardens. It’s also within walking distance to many attractions.
20 May 2025
Loved Oslo and the hotel was perfectly placed to take advantage of getting around the city.
Breakfast was very good, location was perfect.
The beds were a little too soft and we prefer a much firmer pillow. Also there was minimal room in the bathroom to put washbags and the items inside those bags.
18 May 2025
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at
The staff throughout the hotel from management, reception, and hospitality were amazing! Assisted us to resolve local parking issues. Friendly, helpful and patient. The breakfast was amazing as well.
Nothing
17 May 2025
Great 3 night stay
great location number 19 tram to city centre 5 mins walk away or 30 mins walk friendly staff and the morning breakfast was out of this world very quiet area away from main street.
nothing really
15 May 2025
Great place to stay
Modern Hotel and well located. Friendly and helpful staff
Room had a bit high humidity
13 May 2025
Very good comfortable stay.
Extremely helpful and friendly staff, large rooms, very clean. Excellent breakfast.
12 May 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast was the highlight of my stay - AMAZINGLY delicious and plentiful. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Checking in was a piece of cake. Both of my rooms during my 2 stays were roomy, comfortable, and clean. The hotel is in a great neighborhood within walking distance to all cool parts of Oslo.
I wanted to stay longer!
11 May 2025
Fabulous
Buffet style breakfast with decent, albeit small selection. Friendly staff, clean room, quiet central area
Pretty slow internet
21 April 2025
Thank you very much for everything , we will definitely be back.
I especially liked that there was a small coffee machine in the room. The hotel is wonderful. Large rooms, large windows, a large and comfortable bed, and very clean. Very tasty breakfasts, everything was prepared with love. We will definitely come back. Thank you very much for your hospitality!)
The size of the TV could be increased ))
14 April 2025
Good hotel
Very good breakfast and nice clean rooms. No possibility to have lunch or dinner🥴
11 April 2025
Excellent value.
Everything was excellent apart from the size of the room, which was on the small side. Other than that I would highly recommend it!
10 April 2025
Small friendly hotel in a good location.
The property was centrally located in a quiet area but within easy walking distance to the city centre and public transport. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was a buffet style breakfast which was fresh with a variety of hot and cold options.
8 April 2025
Nice, quiet hotel.
The hotel is stylish and is located in a quiet neighborhood with large mansions.
There was a hole in the wall and the room was somewhat worn out. For users of public transportation the hotel is not optimally located. You need to walk for a quarter of an hour to get downtown.
6 April 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast at the hotel was great. The hygiene is very clean. The bed was also very comfortable. The attitude of the staff is also very good. It's just that the traffic is a little inconvenient. It takes seven or eight minutes to get to the nearest bus. Everything else was perfect, it would be nice to have more paper in the room.
31 March 2025
great location with helpful and friendly staff, highly recommended
great location with a perfect breakfast, helpful staff (when I got neck ache after the first night due to a soft mattress, the staff at the reception desk kindly helped me to solve the problem and put me to another room with a better mattress), i am grateful
soft mattress in the single room
31 March 2025
Excellent quality hotel in a quiet neighbourhood of Oslo, within easy reach of the city centre.
Extremely comfortable room, spotlessly clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Really like this hotel and will certainly return next time I am in Oslo.
Nothing
30 March 2025
Fabulous
Nice hotel, beautiful and central neighbourhood, very helpful staff.
27 March 2025
Great cute hotel in quiet part of Oslo. Fantastic helpful staff, incredible breakfast
Great breakfast, was not expecting the spread put on that we had but was fantastic. Comfy beds, clean rooms.
Bathrooms are tiny, If you're over 6ft you won't fit in the shower. Room temperature control was not the best, but I made it work.
27 March 2025
Beautiful stay in Norway
The location is great, easy walking distance to the nationaltheatre, shops, restaurants etc. Beautiful city, nice boutique hotel with lovely light rooms, friendly staff and a really good breakfast. I would definitely return
26 March 2025
Exceptional
Our room was clean, tidy and nice and big. We were 2 adults and 2 children and were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and all the staff were friendly and nice. The parking outside the hotel was a big plus for us! Will stay again!
16 March 2025
Very good
Staff was friendly Very good breakfast, and the staff packed us a small bag since we were leaving very early Location was good for us, but a bit far away from center
Bathroom was not the best Heaters were making a hissing sound when turned on above a certain temperature
16 March 2025
Feels like Washington, DC
Location, Breakfast and staff
Bathroom was not laid out well
4 March 2025
Exceptional
Amazing service level and very good prices when you visit outside of high-season. Vibe is nice, beautiful place, clean.
25 February 2025
Stylish and comfortable!
Lovely boutique hotel with bay windows in room and delicious fresh breakfast.
20 February 2025
I had a great time and i will stay there again anytime i am in Norway.
The staff were really nice and very attentive.
20 February 2025
Fantastic stay in Oslo, will definitely be back and wouldn’t hesitate to book the same hotel
Comfortable, relaxed hotel in a great location. Friendly, helpful staff and a fabulous breakfast selection
Nothing - it was all great
18 February 2025
great stay
Stayed at this hotel several times, always very interesting room designs, great breakfast, quiet and spacious. Location is perfect for me as I am working at Ullevål, hospital, so it is walking distance.
14 February 2025
Beautiful boutique hotel with a great lobby bar
Absolutely loved the main lobby area: felt like sitting at home by the fire having a drink . Rooms were spacious and beds were very comfortable. Service was fantastic
The showers were really difficult to fit in and to keep from flooding the floor
11 February 2025
A lovely feeling to this hotel, perfect location for sightseeing and xc skiing. Can't fault anything
Quiet room. Breakfast excellent. Staff in reception, breakfast room and cleaning staff all friendly. Location was perfect for us. Loved the 2 comfy chairs with mini table.
Nothing to faukt
8 February 2025
Very good
Great location, felt like a home not hotel, breakfast was superb, could use private gym near the hotel
Not great soundproofing, terrible pillows!
Hotel facilities
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
Activities
- - Skiing
Ski
- - Ski storage
Parking
- - Street parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
1 August 2025
Exceptional