Scandic Go, Grensen 20 Oslo | Breakfast Buffet from $93

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About the Hotel

Grensen 20, Oslo, Norway, NO-0159

Close to the city center

Very good

7.9

8.4

/10

3.9

4.0

Loved by Scandic Go, Grensen 20 guests

Great breakfast
Helpful staff
Central location
Good value

Scandic Go, Grensen 20 - A modern 3-star hotel with a central location, award-winning breakfast, and allergy-friendly rooms

Scandic Go, Grensen 20 provides compact, efficient rooms with wooden floors, rain showers, and USB-equipped LED TVs. The hotel serves a breakfast buffet with over 100 items, including organic and allergy-friendly options, in its lounge area. Located 200 meters from Stortorvet Tram and 10 minutes from Oslo Central Station, Scandic Grensen offers easy access to Karl Johans gate shopping street and landmarks like Oslo Cathedral and the Storting building. Guests can utilize the 24-hour barception and shop for snacks or forgotten essentials. All rooms are allergy-friendly, featuring adjustable twin beds and floor-to-ceiling city views in some units. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, including public workspaces with ample power outlets.

Pros

Central location, just 2 minutes' walk from Karl Johans gate shopping street

Extensive breakfast buffet with home-smoked salmon and gluten-free options

Allergy-friendly rooms with wooden floors and adjustable beds

24-hour reception and on-site shop for convenience

Cons

No on-site parking available

Smaller room sizes compared to typical hotels (10-16 m2)

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Scandic Go, Grensen 20 offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

2 persons

130 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Scandic Go, Grensen 20 offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Snack bar

Room features

Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Scandic Go, Grensen 20 Location

Grensen 20, Oslo, Norway, NO-0159

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Grensen 20, Oslo, Norway, NO-0159

City landmarks

Castle

Akershus Castle and Fortress

2900 ft

Museum

Nobel Peace Center

2900 ft

Theatre

Oslo Opera House

4400 ft

Public Building

Oslo City Hall

2200 ft

Museum

Viking Ship Museum

2.1 mi

Gallery

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

1.0 mi

Museum

Norway's Resistance Museum

3200 ft

Landmark

The Royal Palace

3000 ft

Landmark

Contemporary architecture

4400 ft

Park

Palace Park

3500 ft

Landmark

Tjuvholmen

5100 ft

Museum

The Ibsen Museum

3100 ft

Museum

Munch Museum

1.4 mi

Stadium

Oslo Spektrum

2900 ft

Museum

The Fram Museum

1.7 mi

Park

The University's Botanical Garden

1.4 mi

Mall

Ostbanehallen

2600 ft

Gallery

The Mini Bottle Gallery AS

2400 ft

Park

St. Hanshaugen

3700 ft

Landmark

Oslo Stock Exchange

2200 ft

Gallery

Kunstnernes Hus

2900 ft

Museum

Vigeland Museum

1.6 mi

Museum

Armed Forces Museum

4400 ft

Mall

Byporten Shopping Centre

2900 ft

Nearby

Gallery

National Museum

900 ft

Church

Oslo Cathedral

1200 ft

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans gate

800 ft

Public Building

Storting building

800 ft

Theatre

Nationaltheatret

600 ft

Zoo

Oslo Reptile Park

1900 ft

Restaurants

Bohemen Sportspub

200 ft

Arbeidergata 2

Pink Fish Grensen

500 ft

Grensen 17

Erlik Kaffe

500 ft

Akersgata 32

Malik's Original Bistro

300 ft

Kristian Iv's gate 1

Norlaks

300 ft

Pilestredet 9 Helgesens gate 18

Mamma Pizza Osteria

2100 ft

Dronningens gate 22

Max Hamburger

900 ft

Karl Johans gate 18c

Deli de Luca

800 ft

Karl Johans gate 3

Illegal Burger

1900 ft

Moellergata 23 Olaf Ryes Plass 4

New Beirut Kebab

1300 ft

Mollergate 8

What'soup

1400 ft

Kongens gate 23 Basement of the Shopping Mall Steen & Strom

Explore Oslo

Local Highlights Near Scandic Go

National Museum

4 minutes' walk

Showcases Norwegian art and design, home to Munch's 'The Scream'. Offers free admission on certain days.

Oslo City Hall

9 minutes' walk

Famous for its stunning architecture and the Nobel Prize ceremonies. Guided tours reveal its rich history.

Akershus Castle and Fortress

11 minutes' walk

A medieval castle offering scenic views and historical exhibitions. A relaxing spot by the waterfront.

Viking Ship Museum

10-minute drive

Fascinating exhibits of preserved Viking ships and artifacts. A must-see for history enthusiasts.

Ekebergparken Sculpture Park

25-minute walk

This park features art installations and stunning views of the city, ideal for a peaceful stroll.

Oslo Biking Tours

5-minute ride

Guided biking tours of the city are available. Perfect for thrill-seekers and a unique way to explore.

Pink Fish Grensen

2 minutes' walk

Sustainable fast-casual seafood specialties. Try their signature salmon bowls in a relaxed atmosphere.

Malik's Original Bistro

1 minute' walk

Casual bistro serving delicious Middle Eastern dishes. Known for its vegetarian options and cozy ambiance.

Nationaltheatret

2 minutes' walk

A prominent theater hosting various performances. Family-friendly events and cultural experiences await.

Bohemen Sportspub

1 minute' walk

Local pub offering live sports broadcasts, trivia nights, and a lively atmosphere ideal for a fun evening.

Getting around

City Centre

Oslo8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

Oslo (OSL)79 min · 32.7 mi

Moss Rygge (RYG)109 min · 44.8 mi

Train

Oslo Central Station10 min · 2700 ft

Underground

Stortinget3 min · 700 ft

Jernbanetorget9 min · 2300 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of NOK 200 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Romanian, Polish, Russian, Estonian

Year renovated:

2010

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

Former name

HTL Grensen

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Scandic Go, Grensen 20 from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Scandic Go, Grensen 20 is conveniently located near public transport like the tram and is generally within a 10-15 minute walk to the central station and the opera house. Guests often praise the breakfast, highlighting the amazing variety of options available. Some guests have found the rooms quite small; however, many appreciate the modern and clean public areas, including the lobby and breakfast room, as well as the in-room kettle with tea and coffee.

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Review score

Based on 828 verified reviews

7.5/10

Very good

73%

Recommend

Location

9.3/10

Staff

8.9/10

Paid Wi-Fi

4.7/10

Facilities

7.8/10

Pros

Friendly staff

Good breakfast

Great location

Cons

Dirty carpets

Chloe from United Kingdom

Single

Standard Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: February 03, 2026

9.3/10

Fantastic City Stay!!!

perfect locationcute staffgreat breakfast selectionsuper stay

The hotel's location is PERFECT for exploring. The staff were cute and helpful. Breakfast had a really good selection, I mean, everything you could want! The room was clean and well-kept, I had a SUPER stay!

The elevators had a slight delay during peak hours.

Facilities

9/10

The hotel provided complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access throughout the building. This ensured I was always connected. There were vending machines available in the lobby area with snacks and drinks. These were super convenient.

Dining

10/10

The breakfast buffet included fresh pastries and a wide variety of cheeses and cold cuts! Fresh coffee and juice were available, I grabbed a LOT of it! The dining area was spacious and well-kept. It was always tidy.

Rooms

8/10

My room included blackout curtains and soundproofing. This ensured a quiet and restful night's sleep! A flat-screen television with international channels was available. The room was really comfortable!

Service

10/10

The reception staff were available 24/7! This offered assistance with any inquiries or requests. Housekeeping services were provided daily. I really appreciated this. The staff also offered local information.

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jon from united kingdom

Business traveller

standard double room

4 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 13, 2025

9/10

breakfast buffetair conditioning

the breakfast buffet offered many options, it was quite complete. the room had air conditioning, something i really needed .

the room lacked a closet. it had only two hooks near the door, so there wasn't much space to hang clothing.

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Alex from United States

Couple

Standard Double Room

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 06, 2025

9.7/10

wow! breakfast is so amazing!

excellent locationamazing breakfastfriendly staffdirty carpet

location rocks! everything i need is super close. breakfast is awesome! so many choices are available. staff is friendly. they gave me a bag with food when i left super early so i have food for the day. it's so thoughtful!

the carpet in the hallway had many dirty spots. i hope they clean it soon because it makes the place look bad.

Facilities

9/10

the wifi is free, so i am always connected. the shower had nice toiletries, so i don't need to bring my own. breakfast room is modern and clean, therefore i want to eat there.

Location

10/10

public transport stops are super close. places of interest are at walkable distance. the central train station is only ten minutes away by walk. the hotel is very central, perfect for exploring!

Service

10/10

the staff is super cute when i arrived. they helped me with everything. they gave me a boxed breakfast because i had to leave early. the service is very good and fast!

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Rick from United States

Single

Standard Double Room

3 nights in October 2025

Reviewed: November 16, 2025

8.5/10

Solid Stay with Great Breakfast

good breakfasthelpful staffstreet noise

The breakfast was quite good, I found multiple options available. The staff was helpful, they provided quick assistance with my requests. I was also grateful the location allowed easy access to public transportation.

The room lacked proper sound insulation! I experienced significant noise from the street. This made it difficult to relax during the evening.

Facilities

9/10

The hotel offers easy access to public transportation. Tram and metro stops are nearby. This feature allowed quick travel throughout the city and made visiting various attractions very straightforward. It was quite convenient.

Dining

8/10

The breakfast included a diverse selection of dishes and products. I found a good variety of options on the Swedish buffet. I especially enjoyed the fresh pastries and fruit options. The dining area was clean and well kept.

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victor from france

Single

standard double room

3 nights in August 2025

Reviewed: August 14, 2025

9.0/10

convenient spot downtown

central locationearly check-inbreakfast options

The hotel sits in a central location. the staff offered an early check-in. It allowed for more time to explore during my first day. the breakfast included many options and flavors, which started the day well.

the hallway carpets showed some wear and needed replacing.

Service

9/10

the staff was friendly, helping with all questions i had, and . the team offered a boxed breakfast for my early departure, a thoughtful gesture.

Facilities

8/10

Breakfast provided many selections with tasty flavors. It ensured a great start to each day! a lounge area provided comfortable spaces to sit and relax, great after a day of exploring, though it was a bit crowded.

Location

10/10

the location is central, and many city sites are reachable by foot. the hotel is near public transport, giving easy access to other parts of the city, though the area can get busy!

Rooms

9/10

my room was spacious with a functional bathroom. a comfy bed, and i found it very relaxing. the rooms include street views, though trams pass occasionally and can be heard from inside.

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FAQs

About Scandic Go, Grensen 20

Which landmarks are closest to the Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel?

Guests of the Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel can visit the grand Historical Museum (merely 7 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Oslo City Hall placed 9 minutes' walk away.

What is the nearest airport to Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel?

Oslo airport lies within 55 km of Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel and is reachable with a 45-minute drive.

Does the hotel have a car parking on site?

Guests of the hotel can take advantage of parking.

How much does a room at the hotel cost?

The prices at the hotel start from $107.

What payment methods are available in the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel?

At the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel, guests can pay using Visa, JCB, and Diners Club as well as other payment methods.

What room types does the Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel comprise?

The Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel provides such room types as Economy Twin Room, Economy Double Room, and Standard Double Room.

Does the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel staff speak foreign languages?

Yes, the staff of the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel can help you in Polish, Russian, Swedish, Italian, and Spanish.

Does the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel provide business facilities?

Yes, for business travellers the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel provides a xerox and laptop-compatible safes.

Are there any cleaning services provided at the Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel?

Yes, the Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel offers dry cleaning, housekeeping service, and a laundry room.

Which facilities does the 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel provide?

The 3-star Scandic Go, Grensen 20 hotel is equipped with a lift and a vending machine as well as 24-hour security and a luggage locker for safety purposes.