12 Best Hotels Near Oslo Central Station (2025) – Walk-to-Everything Stays for Coffee, Culture & the Train

I’ve rounded up twelve of the most convenient and atmospheric hotels around Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) — places where you can drop your bags, grab a coffee, and walk straight into the city’s cultural core. Each one has strong verified reviews (8 and above), flexible rates, and that easy balance of location + character that makes a short stay actually feel like a break.

This pocket of central Oslo isn’t just about trains. Within ten minutes on foot you’ll find the Opera House, the new MUNCH Museum, and some of the city’s most interesting cafés — from minimalist roasteries in Bjørvika to retro spots like Fuglen that roast beans the old-fashioned way.

Whether you’re here for a winter weekend or a late-night arrival from the airport, these are the hotels that make Oslo effortless.
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What You Can Walk to from Oslo Central Station

Staying near Oslo S puts almost everything within ten minutes on foot. You can walk to:

• Oslo Opera House — a five-minute stroll for fjord views and sunset photos from the roof.
  
• MUNCH Museum and the waterfront boardwalk in Bjørvika, lined with independent coffee spots like Talormade and Kaffebrenneriet.
  
• Karl Johans gate for shops and street buskers.
  
• Akershus Fortress and the Barcode art trail for a short dose of Oslo culture without a tram ride.

Everything’s flat, safe, and well lit — even after dark. The airport train (Flytoget) and trams leave from inside the station if you want to venture further.

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I found transport to and from Oslo Airport and pretty much allother major aiports in Norway to be seemless and really well organised. It felt super safe, catchhe airport train, even at night. The only caveat I would add is to make sure to book a flight that arrives early enough to catch the Airport train, as these do stop after midnight or so, after which point taxis can get significantly more expensive.

The 12 Best Hotels Near Oslo Central Station (for Coffee, Culture & Convenience)

Each of these stays sits within an easy 10-minute walk of Oslo S, with strong verified reviews and flexible, free-cancellation rates. I’ve mixed landmark names with local favourites so you can picture exactly what’s around each one.

Clarion Hotel The Hub — Closest Full-Service Hotel, Steps from the Opera House

Beside Oslo S · Indoor pool · Sky bar · $$$–$$$$

Oslo’s busiest hotel in the best sense — sleek, lively, and seconds from the airport train. Breakfast sprawls across two floors, and you can be at the Opera House or Karl Johans gate cafés in five minutes.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Walk to Stockfleths Prinsens gate – Oslo’s oldest Specialty Coffee shop for a quiet morning flat white.
  
• Culture · Opera House rooftop and MUNCH Museum both a short stroll.
  
• Tip · Ask for an upper-floor corner room for city views and silence above the trams.

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Scandic Byporten — Early-Train Favourite with Cafés Right Below

Attached to the station · Early breakfasts · $$–$$$

Perfect if you land late or leave early. Elevators connect straight to the Flytoget platforms, and you’ll find good coffee and a warm roll at Talormade Jernbanetorget before most of the city wakes up.

Quick Takes

• Culture · A seven-minute walk brings you to MUNCH on the waterfront.
  
• Best For · One-night layovers where sleep and timing trump everything.
  

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Thon Hotel Opera — Waterfront Views Beside the Opera House

Next to Oslo S · Overlooks fjords · $$$

Classic, bright, and reliably Scandinavian. From here you can walk out the door to the Opera roof, grab coffee at Talormade Bjørvika, or wander toward the Barcode art trail.

Quick Takes

• Culture · Opera House and MUNCH Museum practically next door.
  
• Rooms · Ask for fjord-view side.

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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel — Skyline Tower Near Barcode Art Walk

Five minutes from Oslo S · Indoor pool · Gym · $$$–$$$$

You’ll see it from the station — Oslo’s tallest hotel. Inside it’s modern and calm, with huge windows framing the Barcode district and Akerselva River walk.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Fuglen Barcode for espresso among office locals.
  
• Culture · Akerselva public art and concerts at Oslo Spektrum.
  
• Tip · Higher floors are worth it for quiet plus views.

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Comfort Hotel Grand Central — Industrial Charm near main station

Within Oslo S · Late Sunday checkout · $$$

Vaulted ceilings, raw brick walls, and everything under one roof — trains, cafés, and even Oslo Street Food just outside. Ideal if you want character without losing convenience.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Grab Pust Coffee Bar in the next arcade.
  
• Culture · Ten-minute walk to National Museum or Deichman Library.
  

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Citybox Oslo — Budget-Smart Base Beside Karl Johans Gate Cafés

0.2 km from Oslo S · Self check-in · $–$$

Clean, simple, and close to everything. You’ll find bakeries and small galleries right outside, plus Kaffebrenneriet Kirkeristen for a reliable morning cappuccino.

Having stayed in Citybox hotels across Norway, I have foudn these to always be super clean tidy and reliable. For a budget chain they definitely punch above the bar. Only thing I would double check is location, given they have several branches.

Quick Takes

• Culture · Five-minute walk to Oslo Cathedral and indie shops.
  
• Tip · Choose a ‘Standard Plus’ room for desk space.
  
• No breakfast → but there are great bakeries next door. This is the perfect chance to try traditional Norweigan pastries. In fact some some of the best breakfast pastries I’ve had anywhere were on my trip to Norway – i still think about this breakfast – pictured below.

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Home Hotel Folketeateret — Art-Deco Stay Near Music Venues & Bars

0.3 km to Oslo S · Rooftop bar · $$–$$$

Housed in a restored theatre, this hotels has aart deco feel with high ceilings, vintage lights, and a rooftop with sunset views over Youngstorget.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Café Sør a few doors down; mellow in mornings, lively by night.
  
• Culture · Catch a gig at Rockefeller Music Hall next street over.
  

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Thon Hotel Terminus — Great Value with Meals Included

0.2 km to Oslo S · Breakfast + light supper · $$

Friendly, reliable, and cost-savvy. Breakfast and a light evening meal are included — a nice perk in Norway’s pricy centre.
Quick Takes

• Coffee · Talormade Youngstorget for espresso and cinnamon buns.
  
• Culture · Near Oslo Spektrum concerts and Storgata boutiques.
  

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Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station — Lean Design, Steps from Trams & Nightlife

0.2 km to Oslo S · 24/7 lobby shop · $–$$

Compact, modern rooms and a youthful vibe. You’re between Karl Johans gate and the tram stop, so it’s ideal for short city breaks.
Quick Takes

• Coffee · Baker Hansen across the street; opens early.
  
• Culture · Freia Sign Viewpoint nearby for night photos.
  

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Clarion Hotel Oslo — Design Hotel Beside MUNCH & the Fjord Promenade

0.5 km to Oslo S · Terrace bar · $$$–$$$$

Polished but warm, with floor-to-ceiling windows and artworks that echo the MUNCH Museum next door. Evening walks along the boardwalk end perfectly at Talormade Bjørvika.

Quick Takes

• Culture · MUNCH Museum + Deichman Library within 3 minutes.
  
• Slightly longer walk → flat, scenic route.

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Thon Hotel Astoria — Affordable Classic Near Karl Johans Shops & Cathedral

0.3 km to Oslo S · 24-hour desk · $–$$

Simple rooms, spotless bathrooms, and easy access to Karl Johans gate cafés and boutiques.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Try Stockfleths Prinsens gate – Oslo’s oldest Sepciality coffee shop, just down the block
  
• Culture · Parliament & National Theatre within 10 minutes.
  

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K7 Hotel Oslo — Private Rooms on a Hostel Budget, Near Indie Galleries

0.6 km to Oslo S · Guest kitchen · $

Basic but tidy private ensuites, a communal kitchen, and friendly staff. Perfect if you like exploring side-street galleries and Akerselva river walk.

Quick Takes

• Coffee · Talormade Kirkegata for espresso + pastries.
  
• Culture · Indie galleries between Kirkegata and Akerselva.
  
• Tip · Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

Also Consider (If first choices are fully booked)

• Thon Hotel Panorama — Calmer backstreets, still under 10 minutes to the fjord.
  
• Smarthotel Oslo — Compact, clean rooms and a strong breakfast for the price.
  

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