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Scandic Oslo City

3.5 star property
Travelers gather around the inviting lobby fireplace or head to the health club for a workout, while the attentive staff ensures a pleasant stay

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Located in Oslo City Centre, Scandic Oslo City welcomes guests with a cozy fireplace and modern amenities. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, workout at the health club, or relax at the bar. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make it perfect for connecting and recharging.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (Standard)

Family Room (Standard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Standard)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Oslo City Centre, a neighbourhood in Oslo, Scandic Oslo City is near a metro station. Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aker Brygge Marina and Color Line Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Unity Arena or Oslo Spektrum. Visit our Oslo travel guide
Map
Nr. 1 Europarådets Plass, Oslo, 0154

What's nearby

  • Oslo_KarlJohanStreet_6162611_03
    Karl Johan Gate
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House showing modern architecture, a city and theatre scenes
    Oslo Opera House
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jernbanetorget
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oslo City Shopping Centre
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oslo Spektrum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Jernbanetorget T-Station
    1 min walk
  • Oslo (XZO-Oslo Central Train Station)
    3 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Egon
    2 min walk
  • Brygg Oslo
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Catch me if you can
    3 min walk
  • Kaffebrenneriet
    2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Oslo City

Hotel near Oslo Opera House
Located close to Aker Brygge, Scandic Oslo City provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a health club are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, a lift and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NOK 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NOK 225 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Rica Oslo
Oslo Rica Hotel
Rica Hotel Oslo
Rica Oslo
Rica Oslo Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Hotel
Scandic Oslo City
Oslo Rica Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Oslo
Scandic Oslo City Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Oslo City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Oslo City?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Oslo City on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$229, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Scandic Oslo City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Scandic Oslo City?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Scandic Oslo City located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Oslo Opera House. Byporten Shopping Centre and Jernbanetorget are just steps away. Jernbanetorget T-Station is only a 2-minute walk and Kirkeristen Tram Station is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Scandic Oslo City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 513 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Hotel, excellent location, incredibly comfortable and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, great location:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay - exceptionally helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PASCAL

Liked: Amenities
Outstanding base for Oslo activities with great breakfast and kind and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Amenities
Central location, really nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very prompt attention and friendly service. Really big rooms, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and awesome breakfast something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of different lighting, Friendly staff, great location. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, couldn't be better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room, but clean and while a bit on the small side it had all you need and had a comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and hotel is in a very convenient location for train and sites of the Coty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel room was great and the breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The central location was superb to explore the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for me and my partner Great breakfast, friendly staff and room was just right for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast buffet and convenient for central station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located and near the transportation hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The staff was very helpful and they let us store our bags in the luggage room until check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right next to train station and shops

One night stay before trip north to Arctic. Met friends. Room was small but had amenities. Definitely pricey, but so is Oslo!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALTUG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Perfect location, delicious breakfast, clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to transport and direct from Oslo Airport. Plenty of restaurants and walkable to main attractions. Scenic by the fjord.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rovana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and amenities were excellent. It’s very clean and safe and close to the center which makes it convenient to move around town by foot. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location!

Really comfy beds. Fab location. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024