Comfort Hotel® Xpress Youngstorget

I went in knowing it was a budget hotel so wasn't expecting anything beyond a bed and a working shower. Unfortunately, it failed to even meet those expectations. As a solo traveler, safety was a primary concern, and... the door doesn't ALWAYS lock. They use electronic locks and after a full day out, I came back and realised that the door wasn't locked. I went down to reception and got mansplained about how an electronic door works (knowing how it works doesn't negate the malfunction). Instead of a solution, I got ”reassured” about how it's a safe country... thanks, cause locals are the normal clientele in hotels... Also, getting the elevator to work is a bit like winning a lottery - sometimes you have to hold the key card to the reader and press your floor at the same time, and press ”close”. Cause we all have 3 hands at our disposal. Asking reception is pointless as they just tell you to try again. Cause I would have never thought of that before approaching them.

Central. Small room, but you get what you pay for. Good for if you just need a room to sleep in. The room was very warm (about 30 degrees celsius) and there was no AC. Also found a few bugs (silverfish) in my bed. Asked to switch rooms, but it was fully booked. Was offered a croissant or muffin as compensation, which I did not accept. Was asked to contact the manager via email, but it has been several months since my stay and I have yet to receive a response to my complaint. I am disappointed in the service.

Needed a place to stay after a night out, with some good friends. Had a room booked, but came to another hotel. They helped me cancel my original booking, and took me in. Very quite and comfy.Very good service!

My travel agent booked this hotel for me on a quick trip to Norway (as part of an end of year airline mileage trip). Compared to the other Oslo hotel I stayed at (and reviewed separately), I enjoyed this one much more. The rooms are small, but clean and comfortable, all I needed for a one night stay as a solo traveler. When I arrived at the hotel, I was flustered as my taxi ride from the airport was $170!!! The hotel said it should have been $100-125, which I still find ridiculous. They offered to call the cab company and check on this for me but I declined. Live and learn. They did tell me that the Oslo Central train station was a 5-10 minute walk away and I should use that coming and going to the airport, for $20, and it gets you there in 25 minutes. Why my travel agent did not tell me that was the subject of an email I sent her shortly after arrival! Anyway, in addition to being convenient, the hotel is on a quiet street yet still a short walk to the train station and all the sights. Two nights later, I was reminded of the importance of being on a quiet street. Additionally, they loaned me a charger when mine did not work and when I went to return they told me I could keep it. I do not know why my travel agent put me in a different hotel after leaving Oslo and returning before flying home, but I wish they had kept me here.

I’ve stayed here a number of times. It’s in the middle of the city centre, clean, in great condition and reasonable priced. Hotels in Oslo are expencive, so this is good value for the money. No breakfast included, but they do have breakfast and other light meals.