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"It was cheap for inner city. Public transport right outside. No bedlamps or bedside tables " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 17 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

Anker Hostel puts you in the heart of Oslo, steps from Akerselva River and within a 10-minute stroll of Rockefeller Music Hall. Highlights at this hostel include a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and ski storage. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-star Oslo City Centre hostel include Oslo City Shopping Centre and Oslo Congress Centre.

Studio 2 guests

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$85* Per night/room 24 Mar. - 25 Mar.

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Eight bedded room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Studio 1 guest

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Studio 3 guests

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family studio 4 guests

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Anker Hostel ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.6 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Anker Hostel

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
1 out of 5
One of the girls at reception is really lovely and helpful and was able to use critical thinking. Another on the other hand followed a very robotic approach and wouldn’t let me wait in the comfortable room with my friend while I waited for my room to be ready. This was minutes after I’d “checked out”. I was trying to extend my stay but I had to move rooms, so when the cleaners had finished doing whatever it is that they do (not much since guests are required to make and strip the beds and I never saw them clean the rooms) I could’ve just moved my belongings three doors down. Instead, they thought it was a better idea for me to take 5 trips down to the ground floor and leave my belongings on the ground. A strong lack of care from this place for guests because of simplicity in policy. Power tripping security guard also threatened to evict me while I was talking to the receptionist, asking questions about leaving my luggage on the 5th floor instead of taking 5 trips to the ground floor. So yeah that’s great. I was feeling good about this hostel mainly due to the first girl I was dealing with and it all was undone by that security guard and receptionist and left a bad taste. If only reviews were taken seriously by people. I guarantee this will just be read and then ignored because “there’s two sides to the story” and someone won’t agree with me

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Feb. 2024 by Anker Hostel

Dear Alex,Thank you for staying at Anker Hostel and for taking the time to give us your feedback. I am sorry to hear you had a negative experience with our reception and security. However, we have policies that has to be followed, which is what our reception did. I will forward your feedback to our reception manager, so that our reception team can take a look back at the situation and see if it could have been delt with different. We hope you still had a pleasant stay in Oslo!Kind regards,Anker Hostel

3 out of 5
It was cheap for inner city. Public transport right outside. No bedlamps or bedside tables

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Aug. 2023 by Luiza, Anker Hostel

Dear Dan,Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay with us! We are always striving to improve, and feedback like this is therefore of great help.We hope to see you again in near future!Best regards,

4 out of 5
Good place in a good location. The lack of food options close by is a bit of a downside - but they are about only 10 walk so not too bad. The lack of fans or aircon in the rooms is terrible in Summer

Posted by on 26 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jul. 2023 by Anker Hostel

Dear Christopher,Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Anker Hostel. We really appreciate that you have taken the time to write about your experience.We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future. If there is anything we can help with, feel free to contact us at any time. Kind regards,Ida, Anker Hostel

1 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jul. 2019 by Anker Hostel

Thank you for Your review. Have a Nice day!

4 out of 5
I had a twin room which was great, large and well equipped and very clean, the corridors and lift are lacking in appeal but functional.

Posted by on 20 Jun. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jun. 2019 by Booking

Hi, Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Anker Hostel and taking the time to write about the experience you had here. It is very nice to read that you had a good stay here with us. Have a great day ahead and we hope to see you again soon. With best regards Anker Hostel

Property Features

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at Anker Hostel. This 3-star Oslo hostel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Oslo Central Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Hausmanns Gate Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Anker Hostel offers 115 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Blackout drapes

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Anker Hotel i Storgata 55]. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Anker Hotel i Storgata 55
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 380 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Anker Hostel
  • Anker Hostel Oslo
  • Anker Oslo
  • Anker Hotel Oslo
  • Anker Hostel Oslo
  • Anker Hostel Aparthotel
  • Anker Apartment – Sentrum
  • Anker Hostel Aparthotel Oslo
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.