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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Oslo

11 stays · 6 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments

Oslo is a fjord-side capital where aparthotels and serviced apartments are a practical choice for longer visits: a kitchen and a living area help when daylight hours swing from long summer evenings to short winter days, when families need space, and when a business trip stretches beyond a few nights.

11 stays

Where to stay in Oslo

Sentrum and Oslo S

  • first-time visitors
  • business travel
  • train arrivals

Sentrum is the downtown core, where Karl Johan Street links the Royal Palace with the central station. Oslo Central Station, known as Oslo S, is the main rail hub, and Nationaltheatret station is the other key stop where the metro lines meet. Staying here puts the main sights, the express airport train and the metro within easy reach.

Stays in or near Sentrum and Oslo S

Grünerløkka

  • nightlife
  • creative scene
  • long stays

Grünerløkka is the inner east district that Wikivoyage describes as a hub for nightlife and the creative scene. It suits visitors who want a lively neighbourhood base with places to eat and drink close by. Wikivoyage notes that the metro does not cover Grünerløkka, which is reached by tram or bus.

Stays in or near Grünerløkka

Frogner

  • parks
  • families
  • residential feel

Frogner is a hilly residential district in the west of the city, which Wikivoyage links to the namesake park famous for the Vigeland sculptures. Wikipedia describes Frogner Park as a few minutes' walk from the city centre. It is reached by bus or tram, as the metro does not cover it.

St. Hanshaugen

  • residential feel
  • long stays
  • central access

St. Hanshaugen is a district and old hillside park in central Oslo, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage lists it among the areas close to the centre that the metro does not cover but that are easily reached by bus or tram. It suits people who want a neighbourhood base for a week or more.

Stays in or near St. Hanshaugen

Getting around Oslo

Oslo Airport at Gardermoen is the main gateway, about 35 to 37 km north-east of the city, depending on the source. The Flytoget airport express runs to Oslo S and Nationaltheatret, and Flytoget states a travel time of 19 minutes from the airport to the city centre with a departure every 10 minutes from the airport. Regional trains operated by Vy also serve the airport, and Wikivoyage lists a slightly longer journey time for those services. Sandefjord Torp, roughly 110 to 118 km south, is further out and Wikivoyage says ground transport to Oslo takes more than one hour.

Inside the city, the Ruter system covers the metro (T-bane), trams, buses and ferries under one network, and Ruter says it operates in Oslo and Akershus. The metro lines converge through the city centre, while trams and buses serve neighbourhoods the metro does not reach, and in summer ferries run to islands in the fjord. Wikivoyage also notes the Oslo Pass, which includes entry to more than 30 museums and public transport. Oslo S has direct trains to Gothenburg in under four hours and to Stockholm in around five and a half.

Living in Oslo for longer

For a longer stay, pick your neighbourhood according to your routine. Grünerløkka and St. Hanshaugen are inner districts reached by tram or bus, Frogner is close to the park, and Sentrum is best if you will be commuting by train or heading to the airport often. Public transport, including the metro, trams and buses, is organised through Ruter, which makes it straightforward to live outside the very centre.

An apartment kitchen is particularly useful here, so you can shop at supermarkets and cook rather than eating out every day. If you are relocating for work, serviced apartments for relocation covers what to check before committing to a longer booking.

When to visit Oslo

Oslo has a humid continental climate with marked seasons. July 2018 reached a mean of 22.2 degrees Celsius, while the coldest months on record, January 1941 and January 1947, averaged minus 12.9. Daylight varies from more than 18 hours at midsummer to around 6 hours in midwinter, which is a bigger factor for planning than temperature for many visitors.

Summer is the time for the fjord: Wikivoyage notes that in summer there are ferries from the dock by the city hall to islands with beaches and hiking trails. If you prefer museums and city streets, the cooler months work well, but pack for cold weather and shorter days.

The city sits at the northernmost end of the Oslofjord and had about 724,000 residents in the municipality in January 2025, with roughly 1.5 million in the wider metropolitan area. Its compact centre is served by one integrated public transport network, and the airport link takes under half an hour. This page covers the main areas to stay, how to get around, and when to go. For the country as a whole see Norway, and for a comparison with another Nordic capital see Stockholm. If you are weighing formats, aparthotel versus hotel sets out the trade-offs.

Long-stay tips for Oslo

Of the 11 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 6 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 38 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Oslo

You will find these brands here: Numa (2).

Other cities in Norway

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Tromsø, Stavanger, Bergen, Mosjoen, Horten, Geilo, Haugesund and Kabelvåg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Oslo?

Sentrum is the most convenient for first-time visitors and train arrivals. Grünerløkka suits those who want nightlife and the creative scene, and Frogner is a residential base near the Vigeland sculpture park.

How do I get from Oslo Airport to the city centre?

The Flytoget airport express runs to Oslo S and Nationaltheatret in about 19 minutes, with a departure every 10 minutes from the airport. Regional Vy trains also serve the airport.

What public transport does Oslo have?

Ruter runs the network in Oslo and Akershus, covering the T-bane metro, trams, buses and ferries. Metro lines converge through the centre, while trams and buses reach other neighbourhoods.

How many hours of daylight does Oslo get?

Wikipedia says daylight lasts more than 18 hours at midsummer and around 6 hours in midwinter.

How many aparthotels are there in Oslo?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Oslo.

Do aparthotels in Oslo have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Oslo have a washing machine?

3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Oslo?

Numa.

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