Cochs PensjonatvsScandic St. Olavs plass
Both Cochs Pensjonat and Scandic St. Olavs plass are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Cochs Pensjonat is the choice of most writers compared to Scandic St. Olavs plass. Cochs Pensjonat ranks #15 in Oslo with approval from 7 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Cochs Pensjonat
Parkveien 25, Oslo 0350, Norway
From $62/night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
Concierge
"Frugal students and other thrifty travelers are drawn to this 88-room hotel."
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
"Pleasant, if ordinary, rooms and a great location on one of Oslo’s best shopping streets." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"If you’re looking for affordable city accommodation, this popular pension is a good choice."
Rough Guide
"Friendly and engaging guesthouse occupying the upper floors of an old apartment block, in a handy location behind the Slottsparken."
Oyster
Budget
"Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace." Full review
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
"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 St. Olavs plass
St Olavs Plass 1, P. B. 6981, Oslo 0165, Norway
From $61/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"The Scandic Edderkoppen has its own theatre, sauna and fitness area."
Rough Guide
"Overlooking one of the city’s more pleasant, semi-pedestrianized squares, this Scandic hotel occupies a straightforward modern block."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Housed in the same building as the Edderkoppen Theatre, the 241-room, upper-middle-range Scandic Edderkoppen is located in the area of St. Olav's Plass Square." Full review