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Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 873 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #52 of 100 hotels in Oslo
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Excellent
251
Very Good
303
Average
184
Poor
91
Terrible
44
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Paul-Erik N said...
Scandic Grensen do realy need a uppgrad.
Travelled on 11/2025
Ther hotel was realy in need to refubish and they had started. Hopefully will it be better when the work is done....
Lars Idar W said...
Budget-friendly, but barely above average
Travelled on 11/2025
Scandic Grensen is a small and centrally located hotel, tucked away just off Karl Johan. Ive stayed here before back when it was Rica Grensen, so its been a few years. Despite the slightly hidden location, theres plenty of street noise trams on one side, delivery vans and nightlife on the other.
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Johnny T said...
Wonderful personnel
Travelled on 09/2025
We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed the hotel. The best staff ever were the Iranian man and the young woman originally from Northern Norway behind the Reception desk. They had big hearts and they made me feel like home. Don't ever lose them....
Solcin75 said...
Ok for a short stay.
Travelled on 07/2025
Its A hotel close to everything in downtown Oslo.
There was some noise from people and the trams outside. Hotel had a little poor lighting and walls were not very clean. Its a ok hotel for a short stay. Bathroom was ok. Bed was comfortable. .....
adventuressCA said...
Tiny room, filthy carpets, good breakfast
Travelled on 07/2025
Almost left after checking in. Had to put kettle on heater to find a working plug. Disappointed and would not return. They do offer a nice breakfast albeit in a tight space....