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Scandic VulkanvsScandic Byporten
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Scandic Vulkan scores slightly better than Scandic Byporten. Scandic Vulkan comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
Maridalsveien 13, Oslo 0175, Norway
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
Concierge "This nine-story, stark white angular building rises like an iceberg on the outskirts of the Grünerløkka neighborhood, a ten-minute tram ride from Oslo's Central Station."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Floorboards and rough-hewn bedheads give this contemporary chain hotel a warmth and tactility that you might not expect from the exterior architecture." Full review
The Guardian "Another good place to stay is the modern Scandic Hotel Vulkan (doubles from £115) at the foot of Grünerløkka, with the Mathallen food court as its closest neighbour"
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
