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#5 of 8 hostels in Oslo
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Anker Hostel is a modern hostel situated in the center of Oslo.8 minutes walking distance from Oslo central station.
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Paid public parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Bar / lounge
Snack bar
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Shared lounge / TV area
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1.5 of 5 stars
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Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Norwegian

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Storgata 53H, Oslo 0182 Norway
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Anker Hostel
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Sam A wrote a review Yesterday
Melbourne, Australia71 contributions59 helpful votes
I’ve stayed at MANY hostels all over the world, and I’m pretty easy pleased. This place however was so disappointing that I originally had 3 nights booked but changed my flight (paid so much to do this) so I could leave earlier. The rooms and hallways feel like a prison, they are plain, dull and old. There’s barely any signage so easy to get lost in the halls. The bunks have no privacy curtains or anything, no power sockets or reading lights. The rooms also have no lockers, so I felt really uneasy about leaving my valuables in the room when I was out and about. I booked a 4 person dorm. I was informed on arrival that they had overbooked the room and there were 5 people in my room (the there were 8 beds total). No discount or anything offered for the overbooking on their part, if I’ve paid and booked a 4 person dorm I expect to not have to share with more than 3 other people. Staff only told me the basics upon arrival (ie reception hours) but I had to figure the rest out for myself. Reading previous reviews it seems like the hostel have made no attempts to improve. Do yourself favor and don’t stay here, pay the extra money for something up to standard.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Vikoscar wrote a review 15 Mar
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Worst place ever stayed. Review is longer but worth reading. I am a digital nomad hence experienced in the hostel area, and have worked in a hotel myself too. First of all the reception staff day and evening don't care at all about the guest. Worst attitude and work moral. She didn't help me with the door when I arrived with heavy bags, and she was not busy with a guest at this time; she just stood there like a fool with no empathy and looked at me. They give a speech with some practical details without caring if you understood or not, like a robot, give you a key, sheets to make your own bed and towel and if you try to ask a question answer with a strong attitude like leave me the f*** alone. No smile, no sense for service, humanity, no heart or soul in these people the whole stay. My last night the receptionist made a blunt threat to kick me out of the hostel if I don't follow the rules in a nasty way when I by accident tried to use the day entrance instead of night entrance. As I said, the staff has no soul, heart or understanding for her role as service staff whatsoever. I had a bad feeling the whole night after this encounter, couldn't sleep and was afraid from her after that. I am a digital nomad and have stayed in many hostels as you can see in my reviews and never had any reaction like that before. Expect a terrible stay if anything at all goes wrong here. Second of all rooms are dirty, stuffy and no space for your luggage almost, no lockers for your stuff, not enough space to hang jackets or used towels. They also put a kitchen in the DORMITORY ROOM, where the horrible reception staff suggested I stand and cook at 22.00 when I arrived in the evening and asked for a kitchen. No heart, soul or eye for what is appropriate apparently. This in effect means you have to prevent others from sleeping or resting if you wanna cook yourself, although there's really no space as people use the counters for storage. Horrible experience with too many people in one room. Third of all, you cannot use any lobby after 23.00 which the receptionist makes very clear in a "get the f*** away" way as mentioned. No talent for her job at all. Also lobby is very small for the number of people. Fourth of all I got bitten by bed bugs when I was there, a room on 4th floor. It doesn't seem to be a general problem there but I advice you stay away for this reason also as an infestation may be on its way there. Fifth of all too many regulations and restrictions around common things here: 200 NOK deposit to borrow kitchen tools, have to ask for key for lobby toilet at reception and they don't accept cash at all and don't care if that means you can't buy something really important for you; no advise where else you can go to buy it, just the general "I don't care" attitude these people have saying they don't take cash, staring at you like you're a freak. Sixth of all some weird homeless people in the area. All in all worst experience in my life in a hostel or service establishment of some sort. I feel so disappointed, disgusted and humiliated that they got my money, anyone deserves better than heartless robots and stinky dorms with no space and people keeping each other from sleeping cooking in the "bedroom".
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Escape03658715672 wrote a review 4 Mar
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The management of this hostel has behaved miserably with me. I paid for a private room for 3 days and paid a deposit of 200 crowns for the loan of kitchen tools. The night before leaving, I asked the reception how I should proceed with it in the morning before 7, since my train left soon for Stockholm, as well as with the towels and sheets. They told me to return them to the reception. In the morning not only was there no one at reception, but the doors were closed. I had to leave the hostel through the emergency doors, and without knowing how to return the kitchen utensils and sheets, I went all the way around the outside of the hostel, and through another side door (especially in case you arrive late) I was able to leave the kit in the front door of the reception, everything clean and in good condition 10 minutes before the reception opened (at 6:50 am). I sent them a message asking for an explanation, and telling them what happened. They responded to me 4 days later telling me that pots and pans were missing (when there was only one of each) and that everything was dirty, and therefore they would not return my deposit. This lie has really pissed me off, and even though it is only 200 crowns, I have already taken action with my bank, and I inform you to be careful in this place, unprofessional, and use of lies. They lie to protect their interests. Management not professional and empathetic. Reception of the hostel is amateur. And also I have to add that I was waiting two days for the technician to fix the kitchen extractor/fan, and they weren't able to fix it. The Wifi does not reach the room either.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Barry C wrote a review Jan 2024
Berlin, Germany205 contributions91 helpful votes
For Norway and Oslo this is a relative cheap hostel. Can be reached by walk from central station. Nothing special, but clean and friendly staff. The city is ok, but was very cold the days I was here. Maybe next time sumer is a better time to visit.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Leon S wrote a review Dec 2023
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I would never stay here again if my life depended on it, and to be clear this is purely based on the fact, I stayed there for 2 weeks and then after I left and I was walking to my new home, a snowstorm came in at night and they would not let me take refuge from the storm in the foyer. They are not a hostel. They are about income, not hospitality. Go to the hostel on Radhusgata, air bnb or P hotels.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Adam Jones wrote a review Nov 2023
Beijing, China58 contributions63 helpful votes
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Great hostel in central Oslo. About 10 minutes walk to the Oslo Cathedral and about 20 minutes walk to the Royal Palace. Beds were super comfy and clean, wifi was strong, and the staff were awesome. Highly recommended if you are looking to stay in downtown Oslo
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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RA wrote a review Aug 2023
Sheffield, United Kingdom27 contributions4 helpful votes
Clean, friendly, easy to book. Easy check in… the kitchen and bathroom all in good working order. We booked last minute as a family of 5 stuck in Oslo due to the floods. We had a room for 6 which had 4 bunks and 2 singles. The oven was a bonus - and worked well for frozen pizzas etc… We hired a cooking set for 6 from reception - 20Euro which is refunded on check out. It’s 10 mins walk from the train station, super secure with smart keys and not noisy at night. We’ve not used a city hostel as a whole family before, but definitely will again. The hot chocolate from reception is only €2 and very delicious! It is out of the centre, and everything in Oslo is super expensive, so we felt it good clean value for money. Bedding and towels provided, but you do have to make and strip your own beds. Rubbish gets collected daily. En-suite is a wet room but no shortage of hot water, and a squeegy to help you push the water back towards the drain (or the floor does get super wet!) Do check rooms at the hotel next door too - we’ve done a combo. The family room at the hotel when booked directly includes breakfast so may be better value for money if you’re staying just overnight and don’t need cooking facilities.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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tour-birds wrote a review Jul 2023
Singapore, Singapore310 contributions176 helpful votes
We booked this place last minute due to a cancellation mixup at our original place. It’s very expensive and completely not worth the money. The card keys frequently does not work. Beds are creaky. Check in lobby was too small. Frequently chaotic. Just about thé only good thing is it’s location which has a tram stop right outside. 3 tram stops from central station and the tram lines connect to all the must see places in Oslo.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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DREW R wrote a review Jul 2023
Glasgow, United Kingdom337 contributions140 helpful votes
Clean, comfortable, good location. Courteous staff. Stayed in room for 4, It was spacious, had 2 single beds and 1 bunk, large table, 4 chairs, small 'kitchen', wc, shower, 2 wardrobes and a four shelf storage unit. 1 electrical socket per bed. Bunk bed ladders we're awkward to climb. They HD metal rungs and 1st step was high off the floor. It is 2 tram stops from central station. Some bars and limited range of eating options within walking distance. They sell beer, wine, soft drinks, and sncks at reception You can have breakfast in the Anker Hotel next door for 195kr.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Mec224 wrote a review Jun 2023
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania96 contributions37 helpful votes
I'll start with the food - the place generally is clean. That's probably the only good thing. Reception is very rude and multiple people (including myself) had issues with their reservations. Booking.com seems to show rooms available that aren't which creates an issue at the front desk. Also, there are way too many beds in some of the rooms and it's weird that there are kitchens in each room. I'm glad no one was cooking in mine or that could get pretty messy and gross. The bathrooms are also super tiny which usually wouldn't bother me but these were really tiny.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
£33 - £74 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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anker hotel oslo
LOCATION
NorwayEastern NorwayOsloGrünerløkka - Sofienberg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anker Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Anker Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Megazone Oslo (0.3 miles), Schouskjelleren (0.1 miles), and Maral Kunst (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Anker Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and baggage storage.
What food & drink options are available at Anker Hostel?
Guests can enjoy a lounge and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Anker Hostel?
Yes, paid public parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Anker Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Le Benjamin Bar & Bistro, Freddy Fuego Burrito Bar, and Arakataka.
Is Anker Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of Oslo.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Anker Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Norwegian.
Are there any historical sites close to Anker Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Norsk Folkemuseum (2.6 miles), 22 July Centre (0.5 miles), and Oslo City Hall (0.9 miles).
Is Anker Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.