Scandic VulkanvsCitybox Oslo
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Scandic Vulkan scores slightly higher than Citybox Oslo. Scandic Vulkan is ranked #16 in Oslo with recommendations from 4 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Guardian
Maridalsveien 13, Oslo 0175, Norway
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
Concierge "This nine-story, stark white angular building rises like an iceberg on the outskirts of the Grünerløkka neighborhood, a ten-minute tram ride from Oslo's Central Station."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Floorboards and rough-hewn bedheads give this contemporary chain hotel a warmth and tactility that you might not expect from the exterior architecture." Full review
Fodor's "This contemporary retreat in the heart of Grünerløkka puts you in the middle of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and the Akerselva River. Powered by geothermal energy and championing..." Full review
The Guardian "Another good place to stay is the modern Scandic Hotel Vulkan (doubles from £115) at the foot of Grünerløkka, with the Mathallen food court as its closest neighbour"
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
DK Eyewitness "Small, basic but comfortable, the hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and rooms in two categories, budget and standard."
Rough Guide "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."
OysterBudget
"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
Lonely Planet "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
