In the heart of Oslo City Centre, Scandic Oslo City offers a warm welcome with its cozy fireplace and modern comforts. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet, stay active at the health club, or unwind at the bar. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this hotel is perfect for those who want to connect and recharge.
Oslo (XZO-Oslo Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
Oslo Central Station - 3 min walk
Nationaltheatret Station - 15 min walk
Jernbanetorget T-Station - 1 min walk
Kirkeristen Tram Station - 2 min walk
Storgata Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Restaurants
Brygg Oslo - 3 min walk
Egon - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Espresso House - 2 min walk
Catch me if you can - 3 min walk
About this property
Scandic Oslo City
When you stay at Scandic Oslo City, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Oslo Opera House and Aker Brygge. You can visit the health club for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jernbanetorget T-Station is steps away and Kirkeristen Tram Station is 2 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
175 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
Comprehensive food waste policy
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NOK 225 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Also known as
Hotel Rica Oslo
Oslo Rica Hotel
Rica Hotel Oslo
Rica Oslo
Rica Oslo Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Hotel
Scandic Oslo City
Oslo Rica Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Oslo
Scandic Oslo City Hotel
Scandic Oslo City Hotel Oslo
Frequently asked questions
Does Scandic Oslo City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Scandic Oslo City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Scandic Oslo City?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Oslo City?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Scandic Oslo City and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the health club.
What's the area around Scandic Oslo City like?
Scandic Oslo City is in Oslo City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Jernbanetorget T-Station and 10 minutes' walk from Oslo Opera House.
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Reviews
Scandic Oslo City Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, fantastic, brilliant, and amazing with a wide variety of tasty options. (43 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Brilliant Hotel, excellent location, incredibly comfortable and a lovely breakfast
Damian
Damian, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2025
Nice room, great location:-)
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
very nice place to stay - exceptionally helpful and friendly staff
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Great stay
Breakfast was amazing
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
The staff were super friendly and helpful.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Outstanding base for Oslo activities with great breakfast and kind and attentive staff
PASCAL
PASCAL, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
great location and awesome breakfast something for everyone.
Brook
Brook, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Central location, really nice staff.
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Very prompt attention and friendly service. Really big rooms, and excellent breakfast.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Great Location, friendly staff!
Abhishek
Abhishek, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Clean room, plenty of different lighting, Friendly staff, great location. Breakfast was ok.
Siobhan
Siobhan, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2024
The central location was superb to explore the city
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Great location and hotel room was great and the breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Gunalan
Gunalan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, couldn't be better
C George
C George, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Beautifully clean, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast buffet and convenient for central station.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2024
Very centrally located and near the transportation hub.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
Basic room, but clean and while a bit on the small side it had all you need and had a comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and hotel is in a very convenient location for train and sites of the Coty
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Great location! The staff was very helpful and they let us store our bags in the luggage room until check in time.
Janae
Janae, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
The staff and amenities were excellent. It’s very clean and safe and close to the center which makes it convenient to move around town by foot. Highly recommend this hotel!
Rovana
Rovana, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2025
Good location to transport and direct from Oslo Airport. Plenty of restaurants and walkable to main attractions. Scenic by the fjord.
Mel
Mel, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Right next to train station and shops
One night stay before trip north to Arctic. Met friends. Room was small but had amenities. Definitely pricey, but so is Oslo!
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
A beautiful property that’s a quick walk from the train station. Right in the heart of downtown, 1 block from the pedestrian area, lots of shops, dining and museums. Amazing free breakfast. Clean and nice rooms.
melissa
melissa, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 19, 2024
City break
A very small room to the price. Central location, good breakfast
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Just a wonderful hotel very close to a shopping mall, the main train station and downtown Oslo. Great breakfast, friendly staff and a spacious room. Perfect! Parking garage nearby