It felt like one of these self catering places that has a kitchenette but is not actually meant to be cooked in. The cooking stuff was basic (1 pot, 1 frying pan, 2 bowls, 2 plates, 2 sets of cutlery, a chopping knife and board and a spoon for cooking), coffee/ tea cups were provided but no kettle. An example of it not feeling like it was meant to be cooked in was when the fuses tripped just when we cooked porridge on the hob in the morning (which turned off the fridge and hob- luckily we were on our last day so only lost some ice lollies that defrosted). The fuses were in our room so once reception told us we could sort it easily at least. Also the bathroom had a door that didn't come down to the floor so there was a gap, which is not what you want for various reasons- luckily the vents worked well! The sink also drains very very slowly.

It's a light airy space which is nice to be in. We came at a hot time and the windows open enough to let a good airflow in and kept the room cool which was good. It was clean and felt secure (you need your key card to access the lift, guest entrance etc)- though we've found Norway very safe anyway. It also has a fridge and freezer section which was useful, and the bathroom is also a good size. The location is not super central but it's easy to get around with public transport and it's in a nice neighborhood (Grünerløkka) so is a nice opportunity to see outside of the places where all the tourists go.

Stayed in June 2024

We had to make two bookings because of room availability when we decided to extend our stay and went with the 'budget' private double for our last two days. If you can I would recommend staying with the 'standard' room even if you're on a budget. Not having utensils in the kitchen as with our initial booking was frustrating and having our bed be two twins pushed together was frustrating as we kept falling through the middle.

Check in was easy with the machines, our standard room was large, comfortable for two people for two days, and came equipt with kitchen supplies. The room was very quiet and we saw few other guests. It is a budget hotel so we got what we expected, we stayed here about 8 years ago and were surprised to find the entire lobby had been nicely renovated and there is a large and convenient Kiwi now (I believe it used to be a Joker). We travelled for work but love the neighbourhood and the hotel is nicely situated close to where there are beautiful parks, nice bars, and fun second hand shopping.

Stayed in June 2024

Everything okay

Comfortable bunk beds. Very clean. Equiped kitchenette in the room. Budget option for staying in Oslo. Very big advantage is roof top at 11th floor

Stayed in June 2024

The room had a small kitchen with a fridge and a stove, but the funny thing was that there were no dishes, not even a cup. What is the purpose of having a kitchen that no one can actually use? There was no hairdryer in the room. People downstairs were partying half of the night. The mattress was poor. There were only a few sockets, and of course, none of them were close to the bed. Quite disappointed.

Good location, clean room, enough towels. Shop is really close.

Stayed in June 2024

Clean and comfortable! Good location!

Stayed in May 2024

The fact it said you couldn't use the machine to pick up the keys after 2:30 and the listing on booking.com had said that it was a 24 hour reception. We arrived in time but I had just read the 24 hour thing on the airport bus. The whole place did have a kind of weird sterile vibe like it was a converted hospital but it was fine.

I liked using the machine to pick up the keys as we arrived at 1am, though it was a bit misleading that they called it a 24 hour recption. The room was clean and good value, it had everything we needed and in a cool neighbourhood not far from the centre.

Stayed in May 2024

I found the mattress to soft

Close to the centre

Stayed in May 2024

There could be at least some shelfs in the room. There were a lot of space in the room, but no place to put your things but on the bed, dining table or just on the ground…

Nothing fancy, but all you basicaly need if you are staying overnight or for a couple of days. We had a separate room with a small kitchenete, so we could prepare our food “at home”. A big plus in such an expesive city like Oslo :).

Stayed in April 2024

it was cold in the room until the morning

cozy, clean. easy to check in, easy to check out

Stayed in March 2024

Really good place to stay in Oslo, nice quite room with kitchen corner and fridge. It is incredibly close to Kiwi shop, that very convenient. Further I really liked contactless check-in, so smart!

Stayed in April 2024

Maybe something to heat water like a electric pot or something

The space in the room is just perfect for 2 people, kitchenette in the room, where we can prepare our meals. There is a convienence store in the first floor with everything that you need. You can walk to the donwnton area or take public transit. We mostly walk.

Stayed in April 2024

Double bed with single sheets.

Location

Stayed in April 2024

Hard floors were unexpected, but not a big issue

Good, automated via self-serve key machine, smooth

Stayed in April 2024

Some nice additions would potentially be a kettle and toaster. Also found the bathroom curtain a bit hard to use, it was hard to keep the bathroom dry.

Had everything we needed - bathroom, kitchen, washing machine. Very functional space. Heated bathroom was lovely and the whole room was nice and warm.

Stayed in April 2024

Smells of bleach (or some other chemicals) in the corridors, checking out at 4 am is a bit tricky (locating the mailbox).

Nice and clean, good to have a stove in the room. Would be great to have a kettle in the room. There is a shop just outside, open from 5-23 so that is a big advantage. Floor in the bathroom is very warm, so it was pretty nice in the winter. Room for 2 people is really big with huge windows beds and pillows were really comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

For family whit kids no tv in family room

Clean

Stayed in April 2024

Very clean, very warm, loved the underfloor heating in the bathroom, supermarket on site, nice walk into Oslo city centre

Stayed in April 2024

Check in and check out were smooth and fast

Stayed in March 2024

A chocolate mint on the table? Maybe a little side table by the bed for water and a phone.

The Anker Apartments exceeded my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised that it was so clean, quiet and comfortable after reading some less than positive reviews. Maybe the shared hostel rooms with multiple beds are not as nice, but my "budget double room" was perfectly acceptable. It was no frills (other than the heated bathroom floor 👍) so no maid or room service, mini bar or anything like that, but a fully equipped kitchenette (glad I brought my moka pot to make coffee), clean sheets and towels, excellent shower, good climate control, and a grocery store downstairs. And as I said VERY clean and quiet, and painted a restful shade, not all white like the rather institutional hallways. Checkin and out was very easy, and the two staff I spoke to were very kind and helpful. For the price of one night in a fancy hotel in the center I had five nights of rest and a space to get some work done or have a light meal when not out exploring the city or attending my conference. Also, the Grünerløkka neighborhood is very nice, sort of hipster with many cafes, parks, shops and bars, and public transportation from the hostel to any point in the city was easy to navigate. As I said, all expectations were exceeded!

Stayed in March 2024

reception hours are limited. If one needs to check out after the reception hours, its a bit hazzle to carry the bag, in case the person has much luggage.

Convinient, nice and safe.

Stayed in March 2024

The location, no TV, the check in was only from 3pm

No option of breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Would have been nice with a kettle for boiling water. And something to wipe up water when you`ve had a shower. Water on the floor and you have to use a towel.

Value for money. Clean. Nice location.

Stayed in March 2024

Cleanliness could be better (stained towels and matresses and some corners of the room where a bit dusty). A small lamp or light would be a good idea, because the big one is too much. Reception hours

Price per night Big windows Friendly vibes Bus station Helpful stuff

Stayed in March 2024

Related to the same situation, just the solution wasnt the best that was given, it was either that I need to go the other Anker Hotel, which was not so close, or either I cant leave the room until 10 in the morning, since it was super Late anyways, I didnt care much and went to sleep anyways, but there should be some better solution when something like this happens because who wants to travel at night so much back and forth.

I liked that when I arrived after the reception hours, and tried to self check in, then the machine didnt give me the room keycards, and the staff was really quick to help with this situation and they sent the security guy to let me and another group of people into our Rooms. 5+ to the security guy Also, unfortunately I didnt remember his name. In the morning I got the room keycards very quickly from the reception.

Stayed in March 2024