Gamle Oslo stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gamle Oslo aparthotel, you'll find Toyen Park and Oslo Botanic Garden. Also, Toyenbadet Public Bath is within half a mile (1 km) and Natural History Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
Central City Apartments offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.
This Oslo aparthotel is smoke free.
1 building
67 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1987
Staff is multilingual
No smoking on site
Central City Apartments offers 67 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels. This Oslo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
2 floors
67 units
Built in 1987
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: NOK 2000 per stay (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)
Cash Breakage deposit: NOK 2000 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Self parking fee: NOK 250 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Oslo Apartments Hotel
Central City Apartments Oslo
Central City Apartments Aparthotel
Central City Apartments Aparthotel Oslo
Central City Apartments Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 1619 reviews
10 - Excellent
332
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1619 reviews
8 - Good
517
Rating 6 - Okay. 374 out of 1619 reviews
6 - Okay
374
Rating 4 - Poor. 203 out of 1619 reviews
4 - Poor
203
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 1619 reviews
2 - Terrible
193
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Vincent
Oct 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean.
+ Great location, only 4 minutes walk from Toyen Underground station, 3 minutes walk from Toyen Park, supermaket, bakery, cafés..
+ Very clean.
- Only 1 towel per person, no shower mat so the bathroom floor can get easily wet. Also, only 1 little duvet per person, 1 pillow.
Vincent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
wendy
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
wendy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yahya
Travelled with group
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Yes its very comfortable parking and kitchens is clean and fully equipment and staff very kind I recommend my family and friends to come stay, and enjoy
smoke alarm rang suddenly at 6 in the morning when there was no smoke or any smell. fortunately we were about
Kwun Ho Adrian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
Sep 3, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cheap but stressful and not worth booking
We booked the hotel for the price, as it’s cheaper than others in the area - but it is cheap for a reason and I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
There was no receptionist present on entry, only a telephone to check in with an offshore call centre and a surprise extra 2000 NOK deposit on entry.
The room itself was not sanitary, with stains on the beds & visible damage to the walls. Plugging in a phone charger caused the lights to dim & there was a concerning amount of condensation on several appliances. The whole room was unpleasantly hot.
The room we were staying in also had access to an exterior patio area, which had been left unlocked - and we were provided no key to lock the door.
This isn’t up to standard for a 3 Star Hotel, the only advantages here are price & location, but I’d recommend saving yourself the stress and booking elsewhere.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Ceri
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good budget choice for a short stay.
This was a good choice for a 1 night stopover in Oslo. On the outskirts of the centre but walkable to the waterfront or good metro service. Not much nearby to keep you local for entertainment. Check-in was quite straightforward when we arrived but the details given beforehand weren’t that clear. Basically, turn up at reception, lift the phone and speak to the receptionist, pay your room deposit on the card reader and validate a room entry card. The room was great. Basic cooking facilities, microwave, fridge, kettle and washer dryer included.
Ceri
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
susan
Travelled with partner
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lack of basic amenities such as bathmat, broom ( because the house rules expected guest to leave room clean ), dish drying cloth, can opener.
susan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Alex
Travelled with family
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was very basic and felt like it needed a refresh. Otherwise, basic place for a budget price. Location is some way from centre and not the best area but not far from the Botanical Gardens.
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Business traveller
Jul 16, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good value for Oslo
Good value for Oslo, near metro station ,shops, bars , bakery's, quiet location
Christine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Anne Marie
Travelled with partner
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The check in is done by phone. You don't see anyone during check in or out. We were instructed to open the windows when cooking. We did that, and also used the fan over the stove, but the smoke alarm went off. A gentleman came to our door and asked if the windows were open, and we said yes, and that we also had the fan on. He said okay, that's fine, and left. After that we also used the room fan directed at the window while cooking and the alarm didn't go off. One night there was a group of very loud young men outside for several hours but we couldn't figure out what they were doing. The building itself has different levels and sections with no elevator. We discovered our room was near another entrance we could have used without hauling our luggage through different sections and up stairways.
Anne Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Christa
Jun 21, 2025
I was not able to stay at this property as there is a self-check in but no one at Central City Apartments will answer messages or calls regarding how to check-in. I have asked Expedia for my money back since I literally could not get in to my room and had to get another hotel, but Expedia said they would have to call the property. Expedia has been unable to get anyone to answer at the property (same as me;) and yet still won't agree to refund my money. Never book Central City Apartments because you'll end up paying double for another hotel in Oslo. Expedia is going downhill as well and still has not contacted me about returning my money (Expedia was supposed to send me an email as soon as they were able to reach Central City Apartments.)
Christa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Sharon
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was perfect for what I needed. Was clean.
Basic kitchen supplies.
Building appeared well-kept inside
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
May 22, 2025
Not great.
Impossible to communicate with them. I sent multiple emails and there was zero acknowledgement.
Uncomfortable beds.
The area was not bad, fairly close.
DON'T CONSIDER THIS PROPERTY. For the price, it horrendous. Disciplable communication for a self service and no reception service. At checkin you have a call via a shelf ad that's IF you get through on the first attempt. Several calls later, the only thing the indian woman on call cared for was the deposit money you'll pay (about 150 pounds)but you won't know about this amount until you sadly committed to the property. Expedia take zero accountability for this. Moving to get to the room, you also don't have a working telephone in the room. It's a lousy room. Old, haggard. Daft use of space with a TV set up far up the guttering height. Dispicable kitchenette. The property offers scratched frying pan which would class as a terrible health hazard seeping poison into you. Basic basic things they couldn't think of got the price paid. The electricity was horrific in which it went off during the day. The hot water for the shower also was a problem but who do you tell? You couldnt get hold of anyone. This moves me to my next issue which were the tiny beds provided on the hardened bedding ever. If you are over UK size 10 (female) you are most likely going to fall out the bed (pictures) or hit yourself. It's 2/3rds of a single bed. I hated my stay and had poor help from Expedia. A full investigation should be done and a complaint to the atol protection for the failure to keto he me feeling safe. On the very last day I met some of the staff who seemed nice. Yawn. Hated my stay.
Uzma
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Olivia
Travelled with group
Apr 14, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Olivia
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben
Travelled with group
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great 1 night stay
Perfect stay for 5 friends at the end of a ski trip. Convenient location, and efficient check in etc.
The only complaint I have is that because these are unmanaged or at least I never met or saw an employee - there was no one to deal with the folks who decided to stay up yelling and screaming all night. The next night too someone came onto a shared balcony and tried to look into my window. Just there wasn’t anyone to call in these situations for help.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zoe Panagiota
Jan 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Every self-contained studio has a different layout and they're quite spacious in size. Some, like the last one, have balconies, with different views.