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Aparthotels in Oslo: five places to stay with a kitchen
Staying in Oslo for more than a couple of nights, or travelling with children? A hotel with your own kitchen is often the best choice. These are the aparthotels we recommend, from Frogner to Gamle Oslo.
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In short: hotels with a kitchen in Oslo
Frogner House Skovveien is the best aparthotel in Oslo, with large apartments in an 1899 townhouse in Frogner. Frogner House Vika is closer to Aker Brygge, and Bob W Oslo Gamle is a more affordable choice east of the centre. All of them have their own kitchen, so you can cook as often as you like.
Best overall: Frogner House Skovveien
Best location: Frogner House Vika
Best for couples: Numa Oslo Topp
Best value: Bob W Oslo Gamle
Best for families: The Apartments Company The Sweet
Our top pick in Oslo: Check availability and prices at Frogner House Skovveien
On an autumn evening in Frogner, the windows of the old apartment blocks are lit and the tram rattles past in the street below. Stay in an apartment here and you can shop at the corner store and cook your own dinner. Frogner Park is a five-minute walk away.
You will find the city’s larger hotels in our guide to the ten best hotels in Oslo. This list is for travellers staying a while, travelling with children or wanting more space than a standard hotel room. Every place has its own kitchen and scores highly with guests.
Frogner House Skovveien
The building of Frogner House Skovveien dates from 1899, and the original staircase remains.
Frogner House Skovveien: apartments in an 1899 townhouse
Frogner House Skovveien has apartments in an old townhouse in Frogner, with the tram a minute away. The apartments have their own kitchen and dining table, and several have room for the whole family. The Royal Palace park and Aker Brygge are about fifteen minutes on foot. It suits families and anyone staying in Oslo for a week or more.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Frogner House Skovveien
Frogner House Vika
The apartments at Frogner House Vika have a full kitchen and their own dining table.
Frogner House Vika: a short walk to Aker Brygge
Frogner House Vika is on Huitfeldts gate, in a newer building from 2016 between the Royal Palace park and Aker Brygge. Nationaltheatret station is six minutes away, and the airport express train stops there. The apartments are bright, and several have a balcony. A good choice if you want the fjord and the centre close by.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Frogner House Vika
Numa Oslo Topp
At Numa Oslo Topp the living room and kitchen share one open space.
Numa Oslo Topp: a digital aparthotel in Homansbyen
Numa Oslo Topp is in a quiet residential area near Riddervolds plass, with the tram two minutes away. Check-in is digital and the door code arrives on your phone, so you can arrive whenever you like. The apartments have a kitchen with an oven and dishwasher, and there is a gym in the building. It suits couples and business travellers.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Numa Oslo Topp
Bob W Oslo Gamle
At Bob W Oslo Gamle you stay in an apartment with its own living room.
Bob W Oslo Gamle: affordable and central in the east
Bob W Oslo Gamle is three minutes from Grønland metro station, with a short walk to the Opera House and Bjørvika. The apartments have a full kitchen with an oven and dishwasher. Check-in here is digital too. Prices are often lower than in Frogner, and you are in the middle of the city’s most diverse neighbourhood.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Bob W Oslo Gamle
The Apartments Company The Sweet
The apartments at The Sweet have plenty of room for families staying a while.
The Apartments Company The Sweet: near the palace park
The Sweet is in Homansbyen, a couple of minutes from the tram and a short walk from the Royal Palace park. The apartments have their own kitchen, and children can often stay in the same apartment as the adults at no extra cost. There is also a laundry in the building. A practical choice for families who want a quiet base near the centre.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at The Apartments Company The Sweet
Good to know before you book
Check-in is often digital: many aparthotels have no reception, and the code arrives on your phone before you get there.
Check the number of beds: apartments vary in size, so pick the right type if there are several of you.
Cleaning is less frequent: many aparthotels do not clean daily, so check the terms if that matters to you.
Shop nearby: every place on this list has a supermarket within walking distance.
Editor’s pick
Frogner House Skovveien
Frogner House Skovveien is where we would stay for more than a couple of nights in Oslo. The apartments are in an 1899 townhouse in Frogner, with high ceilings and their own kitchen. The tram stops right outside, and Frogner Park and Bygdøy allé are a few minutes away. It suits families and anyone who wants to live like a local.
Aparthotels in Oslo: your questions answered
Which hotels in Oslo have a kitchen in the room?
Frogner House Skovveien, Frogner House Vika, Numa Oslo Topp, Bob W Oslo Gamle and The Apartments Company The Sweet all have their own kitchen in the apartments. Frogner House Skovveien is our top pick, with large apartments in a townhouse in Frogner. Bob W Oslo Gamle is the most affordable option, near Grønland and the Opera House.
What is an aparthotel?
An aparthotel is a place where you stay in your own apartment with a kitchen, living room and bedroom instead of a standard hotel room. You get hotel benefits such as cleaning and a fixed price, but with more space. Many have digital check-in instead of a reception, and they work well for families and longer stays.
Where should families stay in Oslo?
Families do well in Frogner and Homansbyen, which are quiet and safe, with parks and trams close by. Frogner House Skovveien and The Sweet have large apartments with kitchens in these areas. From Frogner it is also a short trip to Vigeland Park and Bygdøy. See our guide to Oslo with kids for more tips.
Is it cheaper to stay in an apartment than a hotel in Oslo?
Often, especially if there are several of you or you are staying a while. A two-bedroom apartment usually costs less than two hotel rooms, and having a kitchen saves a lot on food. Restaurant prices in Oslo are high, so the difference adds up quickly. For a single night, a standard hotel room is often just as good value.
Can you stay long term in an aparthotel in Oslo?
Yes, most aparthotels in Oslo welcome guests for several weeks, and many offer a lower nightly rate for longer stays. Compare the price for the whole period on several dates, and check the cleaning and cancellation terms before you book a long stay.