Situated just moments from Oslo Central Station, this budget hotel is conveniently placed for visitors arriving by train, as well as those keen to explore the city or even venture beyond it to the rest of Norway. Guest rooms are brightly decorated and come with a private bathroom, an armchair and a work desk, while some also have a separate seating area. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s a communal TV lounge, a microwave, vending machines selling snacks and drinks, and free-to-use Internet-enabled computers. Notable nearby attractions include the Oslo Opera House, the Royal Palace and the vibrant nightlife of Oslo’s Aker Brygge neighbourhood, all of which are within an easy walk.

Another centrally located hotel, the 3-star Hotell Bondeheimen feature spacious guest rooms complete with cable TV, a tea/coffee maker and ironing facilities. There’s an on-site restaurant serving traditional Norwegian cuisine, and on Monday – Thursday the hotel also offers a complimentary evening meal of homemade soup and bread, served in the lobby. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Less than a hundred yards away is the National Gallery, as is Oslo’s main shopping thoroughfare. Tinghuset Tram Stop is just around the corner, offering easy access to the rest of the city.

A few steps from Karl Johans gate, the main thoroughfare in central Oslo and lined with shop and restaurants, this affordable hotel has excellent environmentally-friendly credentials. Its guest room have flat-screen TVs, wooden floors and work desks. A short walk away are notable landmarks and attraction such as the Royal Palace, the 13th-century Akershus Fortress and the bustling Aker Brygge neighbourhood. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel and there’s public parking at a location nearby.