Scandic VulkanvsCochs Pensjonat
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Cochs Pensjonat scores marginally better than Scandic Vulkan. Cochs Pensjonat ranks #15 in Oslo with approval from 7 reviews like Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
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
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"
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
Concierge "Frugal students and other thrifty travelers are drawn to this 88-room hotel."
Lonely Planet "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
Travel + Leisure "Pleasant, if ordinary, rooms and a great location on one of Oslo’s best shopping streets." Full review
DK Eyewitness "If you’re looking for affordable city accommodation, this popular pension is a good choice."
Rough Guide "Friendly and engaging guesthouse occupying the upper floors of an old apartment block, in a handy location behind the Slottsparken."
OysterBudget
"Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace." Full review
Fodor's "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
The Guardian "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"
