Finding affordable accommodations in Norway is a challenge that the Chateau Apartments helps solve…read more The apartments are newly renovated neat and clean and quite spacious, although our beds mostly filled the small bedroom, but there was a separate lounge, kitchen, and a large and non furnished dining room! The bathroom was like much of Sweden a roomy tiled combination toilette and shower stall. Just watch the slippery when wet surfaces.) Bedding and towels were provided but not changed daily as this is an apartment and not a hotel. The kitchen had two of everything and a large refrigerator and freezer. So you could easily buy groceries(there are markets close by) and keep your restaurant bill down. But it is close to many good restaurants as Gruneloka is the young and hip restaurant district. Only downside were noisy night clubs in the area especially on weekends. But if you are young and want to be in on the fun that would be an upside? No air-conditioning in most of Oslo so you'll need to leave your windows open. The Mathallen is an upscale marketplace full of goodies close by (except on Mondays closed). Main tram street and bus lines are 2 easy blocks away. Hop on and you'll be everyplace you want to go in a few minutes. There is limited parking if you have a car, but we found a spot to park on the street around the corner that was no fee, and left the car there using public transportation (tram, bus, and T-bahn underground, and some ferries) with our Oslo Card for getting around during our four night stay. If you need someone to hold your hand, book into a hotel, but if you are adventuresome and self-reliant and want a good place to stay for a reasonable price, you will be happy with the Chateau Apartments. There is an elevator. WiFi is free, TV including some English channels in your living room. 5 star for price, 4 star for luxury and convenience. Limited desk hours, so pay attention to your arrival time the first day, afterwards you can get in using a punch code number on the outside and inside doors. ( Take a photo of the numbers on your I-phone in case you lose the card!)

A really good and cost effective option for staying in one of the most expensive cities in the…read moreworld. Big spaces situated about 15 minutes from the city centre. Quite well equipped and in an uber cool arty area of the city, close to some achingly hip bars and next to the river. Everything you need is here, although its not exactly homely.