Cochs PensjonatvsCitybox Oslo
Both Cochs Pensjonat and Citybox Oslo are praised by expert writers. Overall, Cochs Pensjonat ranks slightly better than Citybox Oslo. Cochs Pensjonat ranks #15 in Oslo with endorsements from 7 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Cochs Pensjonat
 Concierge
 Lonely Planet
 Travel + Leisure
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 Fodor's
 The Guardian
Parkveien 25, Oslo 0350, Norway
From $62/night
- Free Internet
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 - Meeting Rooms
 - Fax / photocopying
 - Baggage storage
 
 "Frugal students and other thrifty travelers are drawn to this 88-room hotel." 
 "Opened as a guesthouse for bachelors in the 1920s, the very good value Cochs has sparsely furnished, clean rooms, some of which have kitchenettes." Full review
 "Pleasant, if ordinary, rooms and a great location on one of Oslo’s best shopping streets." Full review
 "If you’re looking for affordable city accommodation, this popular pension is a good choice." 
 "Friendly and engaging guesthouse occupying the upper floors of an old apartment block, in a handy location behind the Slottsparken." 
Budget
 "Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace." Full review
 "A stone's throw from the Royal Palace and near Bogstadveien...this no-frills family-run guesthouse has reasonably priced, comfortable, and rather spartan rooms." Full review
 "Coch Pensjonat (doubles from around £63), just behind the royal palace and Kunstnernes Hus art gallery, has been running for three generations; it provides budget-friendly accommodation in pleasant surroundings" 
Citybox Oslo
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Prinsensgate 6, Oslo 0152, Norway
From $67/night
- Free Internet
 - Multilingual
 - Business Center
 - Meeting Rooms
 - Conferences
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Small, basic but comfortable, the hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and rooms in two categories, budget and standard." 
 "This modest but pleasant hotel, a long-time favourite with budget travellers, is located above shops in a typical Oslo apartment block near Oslo S." 
Budget
 "From booking to payment to check-in and check-out, it's self-service at the budget Citybox Oslo, with kiosks handling the functions usually assumed by a front desk." Full review
 "This functional city chain comes to Oslo with its trademark brand of no-frills, bare-bones rooms at bargain prices (well, at least for Norway)." Full review