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Cochs Pensjonat vs Scandic Byporten

Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Cochs Pensjonat scores slightly better than Scandic Byporten. Cochs Pensjonat is ranked #15 in Oslo with endorsements from 7 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Rough Guide.

Cochs Pensjonat
Cochs Pensjonat
7 / 10
Parkveien 25, Oslo 0350, Norway
From $62 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Baggage storage
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Concierge Concierge
"Frugal students and other thrifty travelers are drawn to this 88-room hotel."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Opened as a guesthouse for bachelors in the 1920s, the very good value Cochs has sparsely furnished, clean rooms, some of which have kitchenettes." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Pleasant, if ordinary, rooms and a great location on one of Oslo’s best shopping streets." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"If you’re looking for affordable city accommodation, this popular pension is a good choice."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Friendly and engaging guesthouse occupying the upper floors of an old apartment block, in a handy location behind the Slottsparken."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A stone's throw from the Royal Palace and near Bogstadveien...this no-frills family-run guesthouse has reasonably priced, comfortable, and rather spartan rooms." Full review
The Guardian The Guardian
"Coch Pensjonat (doubles from around £63), just behind the royal palace and Kunstnernes Hus art gallery, has been running for three generations; it provides budget-friendly accommodation in pleasant surroundings"
Scandic Byporten
Scandic Byporten
7 / 10
Jernbanetorget 6, Oslo 0154, Norway
From $82 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Set inside a shopping arcade, with bus and train stops nearby. Small boutique and seating area in lobby."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Enjoy fjord views from this modern and well-equipped hotel located near Oslo’s Central Station and the city’s shopping and tourist attractions."
Frommer's Frommer's
"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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Connected to Oslo Central Station and the Byporten shopping mall, the mid-range, 239-room Scandic Byporten is tough to beat in terms of location and convenience." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Well situated for exploring the city...the rooms are plain, with wooden floors and snowy white linens enlivened by brightly colored bedcovers. Bathrooms are adequate with strong showers. " Full review