,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(10.75204,59.911762)/10.746011920273304,59.91343098806416,13.981759351185897/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Hotel BristolvsScandic Byporten
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Bristol is preferred by most professionals compared to Scandic Byporten. Hotel Bristol comes in at 81 with praise from 6 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and Concierge.
Hotel Bristol
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Kristian IV's Gate 7, Postboks 6764, St. Olavsplass, Oslo 0164, Norway
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Set in the commercial core of Oslo, 1 block north of Karl Johans Gate, the Bristol is warm, rich with tradition, and comfortable." Full review
Concierge "This lively spot is hipper and cheaper than the Hotel Continental and the Grand Hotel, if a little less luxurious."
i
Late-night noise from the street has been known to aggravate visitors—light sleepers should request a room at the back of the building.
Lonely Planet "Hotel Bristol is the one of the best top-end hotels in Oslo, with delightful, stylish rooms that come with polished floorboards, period furniture, bathtubs (some rooms) and most modern luxuries." Full review
i
Most guests prefer rooms that overlook the bustling streets surrounding the hotel and not the ugly interior light well, though temperamental sleepers might prefer to face inward to avoid the noise of several nearby nightclubs.
DK Eyewitness "Dripping in traditional elegance, the hotel’s Library Bar and Wintergarden is a popular meeting point, and the Bristol Grill offers both international and Norwegian dishes."
Star Service "This seven-story structure adorned in gables, dormers and dusty-rose stucco is a picture of Edwardian England in the heart of Oslo." Full review
i
However, if possible, request a new room, as these have superior furnishings and a more up-to-date look that still manages to honors the hotel’s past.
Afar Magazine "Elegant old Hotel Bristol is located in the centre of Oslo." Full review
Scandic Byporten
Michelin Guide DK Eyewitness Frommer's
Oyster Frommer's
Jernbanetorget 6, Oslo 0154, Norway
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "Set inside a shopping arcade, with bus and train stops nearby. Small boutique and seating area in lobby."
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 "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
OysterMid-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 "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
