How Axel worksAxel $143 a night vs $167 on Expedia at Scandic Fornebu, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $24 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 9.
4-star hotel · Scandic Hotels · Martin Lingesvei 2, Baerum
Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby
Hotels in OsloA modern 4-star waterfront conference hotel outside central Oslo
8.2/10
A strong Fornebu base with excellent breakfast, but not for doorstep Oslo sightseeing.
Scandic Fornebu is a modern 4-star waterfront conference hotel: a strong pick for Unity Arena events, local business trips and walks beside the fjord. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the breakfast spread, helpful staff and clean rooms, while Booking.com’s overall ratings reinforce that positive picture. It delivers comfortable, practical accommodation rather than luxury; a fjord-facing room makes the setting more rewarding.
The main compromise is distance from central Oslo: nearby buses help, but sightseeing means commuting. Standard rooms are compact, and some recent guests on Tripadvisor and Trip.com report stuffy rooms. Housekeeping is request-based, with several reports of missed or incomplete cleans despite generally strong cleanliness feedback. Parking costs extra, and breakfast is not included in every booking. We’d skip it for a walk-everywhere city break.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$106 a night with Axel against $122 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$24/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$106 a night with Axel against $122 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 20, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 19 to Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Dec 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Dec 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $143 a night vs $167 on Expedia at Scandic Fornebu, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $24 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 9.
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A strong Fornebu base with excellent breakfast, but not for doorstep Oslo sightseeing. A modern 4-star waterfront conference hotel outside central Oslo, scored for what it is.
Scandic Fornebu is a modern 4-star waterfront conference hotel: a strong pick for Unity Arena events, local business trips and walks beside the fjord. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the breakfast spread, helpful staff and clean rooms, while Booking.com’s overall ratings reinforce that positive picture. It delivers comfortable, practical accommodation rather than luxury; a fjord-facing room makes the setting more rewarding.
The main compromise is distance from central Oslo: nearby buses help, but sightseeing means commuting. Standard rooms are compact, and some recent guests on Tripadvisor and Trip.com report stuffy rooms. Housekeeping is request-based, with several reports of missed or incomplete cleans despite generally strong cleanliness feedback. Parking costs extra, and breakfast is not included in every booking. We’d skip it for a walk-everywhere city break.
Best for: Unity Arena concertgoers; Fornebu business travelers; travelers who prefer waterfront walks
Watch out for: Commute to central Oslo; Compact rooms that can feel warm; Request-based housekeeping
Location: Waterfront Fornebu setting near Unity Arena, with nearby buses rather than central Oslo walkability.
Rooms: Standard rooms are 16–20 m²; some have fjord views, and several guests mention warmth or stuffiness.
Cleanliness: Generally well rated, though requested mid-stay cleaning is not always delivered consistently.
Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff earn frequent praise across recent reviews.
Amenities: Breakfast buffet, restaurant, bar, 24-hour gym, loan bikes and waterfront terrace; no pool.
Fees and surprises: Paid garage parking; check breakfast inclusion. Bistro Nordic and the lobby bar list evening closures December 23, 2026–January 4, 2027.
Axel's opinion of Scandic Fornebu, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Scandic Fornebu within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $122 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $167 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $122 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 20, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $175 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $122 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $109 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $109 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $121 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $123 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 19 to Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Dec 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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