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Axel’s take

Stylish waterfront luxury, but the pool closure currently weakens the appeal.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a five-star waterfront design hotel on Oslo’s Tjuvholmen

The Thief is a five-star waterfront design hotel on Tjuvholmen, and a strong pick for a stylish Oslo break. You’re beside the Astrup Fearnley museum and close to Aker Brygge’s restaurants. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com feedback also supports its strengths in comfort and cleanliness. Strawberry lists a 2025 renovation, and recent guests remain enthusiastic about breakfast.

The important catch right now: the hotel says THIEF Spa’s heated pool is temporarily closed because of a technical problem, although other spa facilities remain open. We’d skip it for a swimming-focused stay until reopening is confirmed. Breakfast and spa access aren’t automatically included, and Nationaltheatret station is about a 12-minute walk away. It suits travelers who prioritize waterfront surroundings over doorstep transit and an all-inclusive luxury experience.

Rooms
Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with balconies; entry-level rooms are listed at 24 square meters.
Cleanliness
Strong overall cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia outweigh scattered complaints.
Service
Recent reviews predominantly praise helpful, attentive staff, despite occasional service failures.
Amenities
Gym, restaurants, bars and spa; the heated spa pool is currently closed, while other spa facilities remain open.
Fees and surprises
Check breakfast and spa inclusions before booking; parking is charged separately.

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

Landgangen 1 , Oslo

Waterfront Tjuvholmen setting beside the Astrup Fearnley museum, with restaurants nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Gym, restaurants, bars and spa; the heated spa pool is currently closed, while other spa facilities remain open.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): NOK 525 per car per night; Extra bed: NOK 750 per guest per night; Children aged 0–2: free; Deposit: NOK 500 per room per stay; Pets: NOK 500 per room per stay
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The Thief: from $395 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $395 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Thief on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Thief is a five-star waterfront design hotel on Oslo’s Tjuvholmen in Oslo, Norway.

Address: Landgangen 1 , Oslo. Property ID: 1459739. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/the-thief-1459739

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/the-thief-1459739/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$728$833 on Expedia$105 less (13%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $395 USD

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

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2 nights

Total price: $736 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $1,108 USD

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

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4 nights

Total price: $1,488 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,810 USD

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

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6 nights

Total price: $2,213 USD

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

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7 nights

Total price: $2,611 USD

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

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8 nights

Total price: $3,032 USD

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

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9 nights

Total price: $3,377 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $3,709 USD

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

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11 nights

Total price: $4,005 USD

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

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12 nights

Total price: $4,406 USD

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

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13 nights

Total price: $4,795 USD

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

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14 nights

Total price: $5,165 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#1 of 2 hotels in Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen by Axel's take. Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen is #7 of 12 places to stay in Oslo. The best hotels in Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen, ranked · Where to stay in Oslo

Axel's take: 8.5/10

Stylish waterfront luxury, but the pool closure currently weakens the appeal. a five-star waterfront design hotel on Oslo’s Tjuvholmen, scored for what it is.

The Thief is a five-star waterfront design hotel on Tjuvholmen, and a strong pick for a stylish Oslo break. You’re beside the Astrup Fearnley museum and close to Aker Brygge’s restaurants. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com feedback also supports its strengths in comfort and cleanliness. Strawberry lists a 2025 renovation, and recent guests remain enthusiastic about breakfast.

The important catch right now: the hotel says THIEF Spa’s heated pool is temporarily closed because of a technical problem, although other spa facilities remain open. We’d skip it for a swimming-focused stay until reopening is confirmed. Breakfast and spa access aren’t automatically included, and Nationaltheatret station is about a 12-minute walk away. It suits travelers who prioritize waterfront surroundings over doorstep transit and an all-inclusive luxury experience.

  • Best for: couples seeking a stylish city break; art and design enthusiasts; travelers prioritizing waterfront dining

  • Watch out for: Heated spa pool temporarily closed; Breakfast and spa access may cost extra; Roughly 12-minute walk to Nationaltheatret

  • Location: Waterfront Tjuvholmen setting beside the Astrup Fearnley museum, with restaurants nearby.

  • Rooms: Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with balconies; entry-level rooms are listed at 24 square meters.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia outweigh scattered complaints.

  • Service: Recent reviews predominantly praise helpful, attentive staff, despite occasional service failures.

  • Amenities: Gym, restaurants, bars and spa; the heated spa pool is currently closed, while other spa facilities remain open.

  • Fees and surprises: Check breakfast and spa inclusions before booking; parking is charged separately.

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

About The Thief

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Nordic Choice Hotels
  • Landgangen 1 , Oslo
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 1,832 reviews (location 4.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Oslo Central Station: 12 min by taxi · TORP Sandefjord Airport: 93 min by taxi · Astrup Fearnley Museum Of Modern Art: 2 min walk · The Vigeland Park: 8 min by taxi · The Royal Palace: 8 min by taxi · The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History: 8 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): NOK 525 per car per night; Extra bed: NOK 750 per guest per night; Children aged 0–2: free; Deposit: NOK 500 per room per stay; Pets: NOK 500 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast, Restaurant, Fitness center, Sauna, Spa, Parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Oslo

Room types

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Economy room

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with courtyard view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with sea view

Standard Single room with water view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Comfort room

Comfort room with balcony

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior room with courtyard view

Superior room with balcony

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Triple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with sea view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with canal view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Executive room

Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand room

Luxury room

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with balcony

Single Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Triple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with balcony

Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with partial ocean view (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Comfort Suite

Deluxe Suite

Executive Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

Grand Suite

Villa

Cottage

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