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
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"
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"
