Scandic Byporten

Start your day with a buffet breakfast at Restaurant Egon, where sweet treats are balanced out with healthy, organic choices. The lobby shop is open 24/7, so you can pick up drinks and snacks at any hour. Scandic Byporten shares a building with the Byporten Shopping Centre, which has 60 shops and plenty of places to eat and drink. However, after a busy day, you can unwind in the lobby bar if you want to get back to base.

Petite, practical rooms make ideal city crashpads, although you can upgrade to a Superior Room or Junior Suite if you want more space – the latter comes with some nice extras, like bathtubs, bathrobes, and Nespresso machine, plus a fabulous view over Oslofjord. If you’re travelling with your kids, there are family rooms that have children’s bunk beds. Just no arguing over who gets the top bunk, please…