3 Best Hotels in Oslo, Norway

The inviting reception area with soft leather couches, a crackling fireplace, and charm to spare let you know you're in the ultimate Oslo escape. Rooms and suites have luxurious linens, fur throws, four-poster beds, and handmade rugs on the wood floors. A cozy downstairs bar (sometimes with live music) and excellent restaurant make this a place where you'll want to hang out. The basement spa is small but well equipped, and all the products they use are organic ones favored by the Norwegian royals.

Extremely popular with young travelers, this budget-minded lodging is also a hit with families because of its low-key vibe and unbeatable location. You check yourself in and out in the casual common area, which includes a bar and small shop and is staffed around the clock. Rooms are extremely simple, with smartly designed desks and big windows letting in lots of light. What you don't get is daily housekeeping or a breakfast buffet, but there are sandwiches and fresh orange juice in the lobby.

An unassuming facade hides one of the most stylish large hotels in Oslo. The guest rooms are comfortable and colorful, the staff is attentive, and the breakfast buffet gets rave reviews, as does the Paleo restaurant. A delicious and generous supper on the 8th floor is included for guests. There's a spacious gym with free energy bars and free coffee at the reception desk.