Scandic Holberg
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Axel’s take

A practical Oslo base with excellent breakfast, but tram noise compromises sleep.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a renovated mid-range city hotel near Oslo’s Royal Palace

Scandic Holberg is a renovated mid-range city hotel near the Royal Palace, best for travelers who put walkability before extensive facilities. Scandic says it reopened after a major refurbishment in February 2025. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, convenient location and generally helpful staff. We'd pick it for a short sightseeing or business stay rather than a hotel-centered break.

The main catch is sleep quality. Several recent guests describe tram noise and warm rooms, an awkward combination when opening the window is the easiest way to cool down. The official room descriptions promise ventilation, not individually controlled air conditioning. Standard rooms and some bathrooms are compact, despite the refresh. Light sleepers and travelers who need reliable cooling should look elsewhere; otherwise, request an inward-facing room.

Rooms
Refurbished in 2025; standard doubles are 15–20 square meters, with ventilation rather than promised air conditioning.
Cleanliness
Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive; isolated maintenance and housekeeping complaints appear on Tripadvisor.
Service
Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though some guests report uneven complaint handling.
Amenities
Well-liked breakfast buffet, lobby bar, free Wi-Fi and a small gym.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast may cost extra depending on the booking; parking is off-site, and the hotel is cash-free.

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

Holbergs Plass 1, Oslo

Near Slottsparken, with trams outside and Nationaltheatret station about ten minutes away on foot.

Amenities and check-in

Well-liked breakfast buffet, lobby bar, free Wi-Fi and a small gym.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Pet-friendly
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: NOK 250 per guest per night; Cot: NOK 150 per guest per night; Pets: NOK 200 per guest per stay
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Scandic Holberg: from $254 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $254 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Scandic Holberg on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Scandic Holberg is a renovated mid-range city hotel near Oslo’s Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway.

Address: Holbergs Plass 1, Oslo. Property ID: 1441685. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/scandic-holberg-1441685

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/scandic-holberg-1441685/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$358$376 on Expedia$18 less (5%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $254 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $393 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $548 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $746 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $1,271 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,796 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,979 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,493 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,624 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $2,747 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,875 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,021 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,185 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,364 USD

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#6 of 6 hotels in St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass by Axel's take. St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass is #4 of 12 places to stay in Oslo. The best hotels in St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass, ranked · Where to stay in Oslo

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A practical Oslo base with excellent breakfast, but tram noise compromises sleep. a renovated mid-range city hotel near Oslo’s Royal Palace, scored for what it is.

Scandic Holberg is a renovated mid-range city hotel near the Royal Palace, best for travelers who put walkability before extensive facilities. Scandic says it reopened after a major refurbishment in February 2025. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the breakfast, convenient location and generally helpful staff. We'd pick it for a short sightseeing or business stay rather than a hotel-centered break.

The main catch is sleep quality. Several recent guests describe tram noise and warm rooms, an awkward combination when opening the window is the easiest way to cool down. The official room descriptions promise ventilation, not individually controlled air conditioning. Standard rooms and some bathrooms are compact, despite the refresh. Light sleepers and travelers who need reliable cooling should look elsewhere; otherwise, request an inward-facing room.

  • Best for: short sightseeing breaks; business travelers using public transport; breakfast enthusiasts

  • Watch out for: tram noise in street-facing rooms; warm rooms without individually controlled cooling; compact standard rooms and bathrooms

  • Location: Near Slottsparken, with trams outside and Nationaltheatret station about ten minutes away on foot.

  • Rooms: Refurbished in 2025; standard doubles are 15–20 square meters, with ventilation rather than promised air conditioning.

  • Cleanliness: Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive; isolated maintenance and housekeeping complaints appear on Tripadvisor.

  • Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, though some guests report uneven complaint handling.

  • Amenities: Well-liked breakfast buffet, lobby bar, free Wi-Fi and a small gym.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra depending on the booking; parking is off-site, and the hotel is cash-free.

Axel's opinion of Scandic Holberg, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About Scandic Holberg

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Scandic Hotels
  • Holbergs Plass 1, Oslo
  • Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 1,039 reviews (location 4.1/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): TORP Sandefjord Airport: 97 min by taxi · Astrup Fearnley Museum Of Modern Art: 8 min by taxi · The Vigeland Park: 9 min by taxi · The Royal Palace: 9 min walk · The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History: 12 min by taxi · Oslo City Hall: 12 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: NOK 250 per guest per night; Cot: NOK 150 per guest per night; Pets: NOK 200 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Oslo

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

Economy room with city view

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Quadruple room

Economy Family room

Economy Single room (single bed)

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Double room with city view (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Economy Triple room

Economy Quadruple room

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with city view

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single room with city view (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Standard Single Family room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior Single room

Superior Family room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Sextuple room

Superior Single room (sofa)

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Family room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room with river view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Twin room with river view (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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