
Axel’s take
A practical Oslo base with a standout breakfast, but choose your room carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a no-frills 3-star near central Oslo and Grünerløkka
Anker is a no-frills 3-star that makes sense for an Oslo city break: practical rather than polished, with easy tram access and generally good value. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the generous breakfast, clean rooms and helpful staff. We'd pick it for exploring the city rather than spending much time in the hotel.
The trade-offs are basic room fittings, sometimes compact bathrooms, and street-facing rooms exposed to tram and late-night noise. Several 2026 guests also report warm rooms without air conditioning, so don't assume the catalog's cooling claim applies to your room. Request a room away from the tram stop and check its facilities before booking. Breakfast can get busy, particularly around the coffee machine. We'd skip it if reliable cooling, quiet nights or plentiful in-room extras are priorities.
- Rooms
- Functional rather than indulgent; size and extras vary, with coffee machines listed in deluxe categories.
- Cleanliness
- Recent reviews predominantly praise clean rooms; occasional bathroom and corridor complaints are not the overall picture.
- Service
- Friendly, accommodating staff are a recurring positive, although not every guest finds service consistent.
- Amenities
- A substantial hot-and-cold breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception cover the essentials.
- Fees and surprises
- Nearby parking costs extra; standard rooms should not be assumed to include a fridge or kettle.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
The location
Storgata 55, Oslo
Convenient for central Oslo and Grünerløkkka, with a tram stop outside.
Amenities and check-in
A substantial hot-and-cold breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception cover the essentials.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Self parking (extra charge)
- EV charger
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): NOK 420 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Anker Hotel: from $86 for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $86 total for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults at Anker Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Anker Hotel is a no-frills 3-star near central Oslo and Grünerløkka in Oslo, Norway.
Address: Storgata 55, Oslo. Property ID: 1288558. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/anker-hotel-1288558
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/anker-hotel-1288558/2026-11-15/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $343 | $462 on Booking.com | $119 less (26%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $195 | $241 on Booking.com | $46 less (19%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $281 | $338 on Booking.com | $57 less (17%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $86 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-16 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $185 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-17 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $298 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $441 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-19 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $575 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-20 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $750 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-21 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $932 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-22 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,017 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-23 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,114 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-24 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,246 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-25 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,379 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-26 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,508 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-27 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,674 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-28 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $1,847 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-29 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#3 of 3 hotels in Grünerløkka by Axel's take. Grünerløkka is #5 of 12 places to stay in Oslo. The best hotels in Grünerløkka, ranked · Where to stay in Oslo
Axel's take: 7.9/10
A practical Oslo base with a standout breakfast, but choose your room carefully. a no-frills 3-star near central Oslo and Grünerløkka, scored for what it is.
Anker is a no-frills 3-star that makes sense for an Oslo city break: practical rather than polished, with easy tram access and generally good value. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the generous breakfast, clean rooms and helpful staff. We'd pick it for exploring the city rather than spending much time in the hotel.
The trade-offs are basic room fittings, sometimes compact bathrooms, and street-facing rooms exposed to tram and late-night noise. Several 2026 guests also report warm rooms without air conditioning, so don't assume the catalog's cooling claim applies to your room. Request a room away from the tram stop and check its facilities before booking. Breakfast can get busy, particularly around the coffee machine. We'd skip it if reliable cooling, quiet nights or plentiful in-room extras are priorities.
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Best for: value-conscious city breakers; travelers exploring by tram and on foot; families seeking shared-room options
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Watch out for: tram and street noise; warm rooms; confirm air conditioning; breakfast crowds and coffee queues
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Location: Convenient for central Oslo and Grünerløkkka, with a tram stop outside.
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Rooms: Functional rather than indulgent; size and extras vary, with coffee machines listed in deluxe categories.
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Cleanliness: Recent reviews predominantly praise clean rooms; occasional bathroom and corridor complaints are not the overall picture.
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Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a recurring positive, although not every guest finds service consistent.
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Amenities: A substantial hot-and-cold breakfast buffet, bar, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception cover the essentials.
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Fees and surprises: Nearby parking costs extra; standard rooms should not be assumed to include a fridge or kettle.
Axel's opinion of Anker Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
About Anker Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Storgata 55, Oslo
- Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 4,669 reviews (location 4.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Oslo Central Station: 14 min walk · TORP Sandefjord Airport: 99 min by taxi · Nobel Peace Center: 10 min by taxi · National Museum: 12 min by taxi · The Royal Palace: 12 min by taxi · Astrup Fearnley Museum Of Modern Art: 12 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): NOK 420 per room per night
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Oslo
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