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Anker Hostel

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Storgata 55, Oslo 0182, Norway
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3.0 of 5 stars 220 Reviews
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DuckieUk
UK
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

We stayed here 2 nights for a city break over the weekend. There were 2 of us, and we booked a private room with bathroom. We got a 8 person dorm with private bathroom for the 2 of us - strange. Note they add linen charge (55NOK) per person, but for your whole stay. The linen is clean, but the... More

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vicentepet
Cambridge
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9 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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On arrival we got a standard room but we had booked a superior. However having seen the superior it was round the back of the hotel with a poor view! However the superior rooms do offer a nicer en suite. So you pay the extra for this. We decided to stay in the standard with the better view. And what... More

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Mitchurchin
London
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38 reviews
47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

My rule with Norway is the experience is on the outside of the hotel and not the hotel itself. It save you a good deal of money which will allow you to experience more of this incredible country. The Anker Hotel fits that description perfectly, it's superb value for money, is extremely clean and tidy and the rooms are generously... More

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jewelsrgirl
Melbourne
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28 reviews
38 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We only stayed one night at Anker and that was more than enough. While it may be relatively cheap (compared to other accomm in Norway, where everything is expensive), next time I would prefer to pay a little more and stay elsewhere. The rooms are very cramped, with no lockers to keep your things secure. The bunk bed was so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
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I normally do not stay in hostels but faced with ridiculous prices for hotels in one of the world's most expensive countries then had to economise this time. The hostel is about a 10 minute walk from Oslo Central Station & the main Bus Terminus, with the number 12 tram stopping virtually outside. Chose a 4 bed dormitory room. Was... More

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FredS_pore
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4 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
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I find it absolutely ridiculous that we have to pay extra for bedsheets. Why would the day rate of the hostel not come with sheets?! Absolute rip off.. The room smells and is so minimalist and you have to pay for everything, including utensils. The room's heater will only go up to a maximum of 21 degrees and the bed... More

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Sonja29
Poland
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4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Walking distance from the central station, clean, friendly staff who give out usefl info about the city, nice rooms with kitchens (you have to rent utensils though). Bathrooms could have been cleaner but I suppose this largely depends on the people staying in your room :-) Free WiFi. Would definitely recommend. More

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LondonWilbur
London
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8 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

We stayed at Anker hostel because Oslo is such an expensive city and given it's listed in Lonely Planet I thought it would do the job. It's ok but if you have a ground floor room DO shut your windows at night, even though it can get stuffy. I woke up to disturb someone outside the window and I've read... More

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Devann33
Gottingen, Germany
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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It is true that it is one of the cheaper places in Oslo, but I wouldn't recommend it. It is a filthy place, and I didn't take my shoes off in the room at all....not even when I showered. I think I might have even seen a blood stain on my pillow....yuck. Don't pay extra for the breakfast. it is... More

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NeoGramsci
Istanbul
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

We, as three friends, stayed there two nights. It is great in terms of its location and price. I mean the price in Norwagian conditions. With this price we would be able to stay at least in a central three star hotel in Italy. It is close to the station and within walking distance to the city centre and many... More

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