Best eco-friendly hotels in Oslo near Oslo S and the city centre
Eco-friendly hotels in Oslo are usually priced the same as other hotels in their category. You're not paying extra just because a hotel has Nordic Swan or Green Key certification.
You're paying for where the hotel is (right by Oslo S vs. a few tram stops out), how new or design-driven it feels, and time of year (summer and big events drive prices up across the board).
If you avoid peak summer or major conferences and book a couple of weeks in advance, you can usually find eco-friendly hotels in the NOK 1,500–2,500 per night range, which is standard mid-range for Oslo rather than a special "green" surcharge.
Best areas in Oslo for first-time visitors and easy public transport
If this is your first visit, focus on these neighbourhoods. Oslo S and Jernbanetorget are best if you're arriving by train or airport express. You're steps from the Opera House and most tram and bus lines. The city centre along Karl Johans gate is the main downtown strip with shops and restaurants, walkable to the Royal Palace and most museums. Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen offer a modern waterfront with good restaurants and easy access to the National Museum and harbour ferries. Grünerløkka is a trendy, café-heavy neighbourhood a short tram ride from the centre, better if you care more about local life than being right by the station.
The hotels below are in or near the city centre so you can stay car-free and get around easily on foot or by public transport.
Radisson RED Oslo City Centre near Oslo S
If you want the shortest possible walk from the airport train to your bed, this is it.
Radisson RED sits right next to Oslo Central Station and Jernbanetorget. You can be in the lobby a few minutes after stepping off the Flytoget. The hotel operates as a Verified Net Zero hotel, running on 100% renewable energy with third-party emissions verification. It works well for anyone arriving late or leaving early, or people who want a contemporary hotel right by the station.
Learn more at Radisson RED Oslo City Centre.
Clarion Hotel The Hub next to Oslo Central Station
Clarion Hotel The Hub is another strong pick right by Oslo S, with clear third-party certification.
The hotel sits directly adjacent to Oslo Central Station and the Flytoget platforms, making it one of the most convenient arrivals in the city. It holds the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, covering energy use, waste management, and sustainable purchasing. This is a good choice if you want certified sustainability and the easiest possible station access.
You can check room options and sustainability standards through Clarion Hotel The Hub.
Amerikalinjen Boutique Hotel by Oslo S
Amerikalinjen is a lifestyle hotel by Oslo S with strong design and Nordic Swan certification.
The hotel is housed in a restored 1919 building at Jernbanetorget, steps from the station and airport express. It's Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified and brings more character than the typical station hotel. This works well if you want boutique style, easy train access, and verified sustainability in one place.
Further information is available via Amerikalinjen.
Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic on Karl Johans Gate
Grand Hotel Oslo is the city's most famous hotel, right on Karl Johans gate.
The hotel has been a Oslo landmark since 1874 and holds the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. It's a short walk from Oslo S, the Royal Palace, and the National Theatre. This is a good fit if you want a classic, central property with a long history and clear environmental certification.
Additional details can be found through Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic.
Sommerro Design Hotel in Frogner
Sommerro is a design-driven hotel in Frogner with premium sustainability credentials.
The hotel is BREEAM Very Good certified and powered by renewable energy. It's about 10–15 minutes by tram from Oslo S, in a quieter neighbourhood with restaurants and parks nearby. This works well for travellers who want high-end design, strong sustainability practices, and a bit more distance from the station bustle.
More about Sommerro’s sustainability approach can be explored directly.
Oslo Guldsmeden Green Key certified hotel
Oslo Guldsmeden is smaller and more character-driven, with sustainability built into its identity.
The location is in the Frogner/Vika area, about 15–20 minutes' walk to the city centre and a short tram ride from Oslo S. It's Green Key certified and part of a group known for organic and local food, low-waste amenities, and cosy interiors. This hotel works well for travellers who care as much about atmosphere as they do about certification labels.
See accommodation options and on-site features at Guldsmeden Hotel.
Thon and Scandic eco-certified hotels near Oslo S
Thon and Scandic are Norwegian chains with multiple eco-certified properties across central Oslo.
Thon holds Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) certification at many properties, covering energy, waste, and purchasing. Specific options include Thon Hotel Opera near Jernbanetorget and other central locations within walking distance of Oslo S. Thon is known for generous breakfast buffets and reliable local service.
Scandic operates several hotels certified under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, with documented food waste programs and accessibility standards. Scandic Oslo City is one central option, usually within 10–15 minutes' walk of Oslo S. Both chains work well for families and business travellers who want straightforward options with clear environmental practices.
Compare central Oslo options through Thon Hotels sustainability and Scandic sustainability.
Which eco-friendly Oslo hotels are closest to the train station or airport express?
If easy access to Oslo S and the Flytoget is your top priority, the best options are Radisson RED Oslo City Centre and Clarion Hotel The Hub (both directly adjacent to the station and Flytoget platforms), Amerikalinjen (steps from Jernbanetorget), and central Thon or Scandic properties like Scandic Oslo City or Thon Hotel Opera (within a couple of blocks or a single tram stop from the station).
All of these make it easy to arrive by train, drop your bags, and start exploring on foot or by public transport.
What does an eco-friendly hotel in Oslo usually cost per night?
Norway isn't cheap, and Oslo reflects that. Dorm beds can start around NOK 300–500, while basic private rooms typically begin around NOK 800–1,200. Mid-range hotels, where most eco-certified city hotels sit, often run NOK 1,500–2,500 per night outside peak summer and major conferences, and sometimes include breakfast. Upscale and luxury options start at NOK 2,500+ per night, climbing higher during summer and big events.
Eco-friendly hotels tend to live in the mid-range and upper-mid-range brackets, alongside other central, well-reviewed properties. The main ways to keep costs down are to avoid peak summer or major conferences, be flexible by a night or two either side of your ideal dates, and pick a certified local chain like Thon or Scandic over premium design hotels like Sommerro.
How to choose the right eco-friendly hotel in Oslo city centre
To narrow it down, start by deciding how close you need to be to Oslo S. If you're landing late or leaving early, staying by the station makes things simple. Radisson RED, Clarion Hotel The Hub, and Amerikalinjen all sit directly by the Flytoget. Otherwise, anywhere in the compact city centre works fine.
Pick your hotel style. Chains like Thon and Scandic give you consistency and value. Lifestyle options like Amerikalinjen or Grand Hotel Oslo offer more character. Design-focused hotels like Sommerro or boutique picks like Oslo Guldsmeden bring atmosphere alongside sustainability.
Check for recognised eco labels like Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Green Key, BREEAM, or Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse). Learn more about eco-friendly hotels in Oslo from Visit Oslo and Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
Book eco-friendly hotels in Oslo with Dyme
When you book through Dyme, a portion of your spend automatically supports clean energy projects like solar installations for schools and hospitals. You get competitive rates on hotels in Oslo without extra steps or offsets at checkout, and your trip contributes to renewable energy where it's needed most.
Become a Dyme member to support cleaner, lower-impact travel.
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Best eco-friendly hotels in Oslo near Oslo S and the city centre
Eco-friendly hotels in Oslo are usually priced the same as other hotels in their category. You're not paying extra just because a hotel has Nordic Swan or Green Key certification.
You're paying for where the hotel is (right by Oslo S vs. a few tram stops out), how new or design-driven it feels, and time of year (summer and big events drive prices up across the board).
If you avoid peak summer or major conferences and book a couple of weeks in advance, you can usually find eco-friendly hotels in the NOK 1,500–2,500 per night range, which is standard mid-range for Oslo rather than a special "green" surcharge.
Best areas in Oslo for first-time visitors and easy public transport
If this is your first visit, focus on these neighbourhoods. Oslo S and Jernbanetorget are best if you're arriving by train or airport express. You're steps from the Opera House and most tram and bus lines. The city centre along Karl Johans gate is the main downtown strip with shops and restaurants, walkable to the Royal Palace and most museums. Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen offer a modern waterfront with good restaurants and easy access to the National Museum and harbour ferries. Grünerløkka is a trendy, café-heavy neighbourhood a short tram ride from the centre, better if you care more about local life than being right by the station.
The hotels below are in or near the city centre so you can stay car-free and get around easily on foot or by public transport.
Radisson RED Oslo City Centre near Oslo S
If you want the shortest possible walk from the airport train to your bed, this is it.
Radisson RED sits right next to Oslo Central Station and Jernbanetorget. You can be in the lobby a few minutes after stepping off the Flytoget. The hotel operates as a Verified Net Zero hotel, running on 100% renewable energy with third-party emissions verification. It works well for anyone arriving late or leaving early, or people who want a contemporary hotel right by the station.
Learn more at Radisson RED Oslo City Centre.
Clarion Hotel The Hub next to Oslo Central Station
Clarion Hotel The Hub is another strong pick right by Oslo S, with clear third-party certification.
The hotel sits directly adjacent to Oslo Central Station and the Flytoget platforms, making it one of the most convenient arrivals in the city. It holds the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, covering energy use, waste management, and sustainable purchasing. This is a good choice if you want certified sustainability and the easiest possible station access.
You can check room options and sustainability standards through Clarion Hotel The Hub.
Amerikalinjen Boutique Hotel by Oslo S
Amerikalinjen is a lifestyle hotel by Oslo S with strong design and Nordic Swan certification.
The hotel is housed in a restored 1919 building at Jernbanetorget, steps from the station and airport express. It's Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified and brings more character than the typical station hotel. This works well if you want boutique style, easy train access, and verified sustainability in one place.
Further information is available via Amerikalinjen.
Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic on Karl Johans Gate
Grand Hotel Oslo is the city's most famous hotel, right on Karl Johans gate.
The hotel has been a Oslo landmark since 1874 and holds the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. It's a short walk from Oslo S, the Royal Palace, and the National Theatre. This is a good fit if you want a classic, central property with a long history and clear environmental certification.
Additional details can be found through Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic.
Sommerro Design Hotel in Frogner
Sommerro is a design-driven hotel in Frogner with premium sustainability credentials.
The hotel is BREEAM Very Good certified and powered by renewable energy. It's about 10–15 minutes by tram from Oslo S, in a quieter neighbourhood with restaurants and parks nearby. This works well for travellers who want high-end design, strong sustainability practices, and a bit more distance from the station bustle.
More about Sommerro’s sustainability approach can be explored directly.
Oslo Guldsmeden Green Key certified hotel
Oslo Guldsmeden is smaller and more character-driven, with sustainability built into its identity.
The location is in the Frogner/Vika area, about 15–20 minutes' walk to the city centre and a short tram ride from Oslo S. It's Green Key certified and part of a group known for organic and local food, low-waste amenities, and cosy interiors. This hotel works well for travellers who care as much about atmosphere as they do about certification labels.
See accommodation options and on-site features at Guldsmeden Hotel.
Thon and Scandic eco-certified hotels near Oslo S
Thon and Scandic are Norwegian chains with multiple eco-certified properties across central Oslo.
Thon holds Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) certification at many properties, covering energy, waste, and purchasing. Specific options include Thon Hotel Opera near Jernbanetorget and other central locations within walking distance of Oslo S. Thon is known for generous breakfast buffets and reliable local service.
Scandic operates several hotels certified under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, with documented food waste programs and accessibility standards. Scandic Oslo City is one central option, usually within 10–15 minutes' walk of Oslo S. Both chains work well for families and business travellers who want straightforward options with clear environmental practices.
Compare central Oslo options through Thon Hotels sustainability and Scandic sustainability.
Which eco-friendly Oslo hotels are closest to the train station or airport express?
If easy access to Oslo S and the Flytoget is your top priority, the best options are Radisson RED Oslo City Centre and Clarion Hotel The Hub (both directly adjacent to the station and Flytoget platforms), Amerikalinjen (steps from Jernbanetorget), and central Thon or Scandic properties like Scandic Oslo City or Thon Hotel Opera (within a couple of blocks or a single tram stop from the station).
All of these make it easy to arrive by train, drop your bags, and start exploring on foot or by public transport.
What does an eco-friendly hotel in Oslo usually cost per night?
Norway isn't cheap, and Oslo reflects that. Dorm beds can start around NOK 300–500, while basic private rooms typically begin around NOK 800–1,200. Mid-range hotels, where most eco-certified city hotels sit, often run NOK 1,500–2,500 per night outside peak summer and major conferences, and sometimes include breakfast. Upscale and luxury options start at NOK 2,500+ per night, climbing higher during summer and big events.
Eco-friendly hotels tend to live in the mid-range and upper-mid-range brackets, alongside other central, well-reviewed properties. The main ways to keep costs down are to avoid peak summer or major conferences, be flexible by a night or two either side of your ideal dates, and pick a certified local chain like Thon or Scandic over premium design hotels like Sommerro.
How to choose the right eco-friendly hotel in Oslo city centre
To narrow it down, start by deciding how close you need to be to Oslo S. If you're landing late or leaving early, staying by the station makes things simple. Radisson RED, Clarion Hotel The Hub, and Amerikalinjen all sit directly by the Flytoget. Otherwise, anywhere in the compact city centre works fine.
Pick your hotel style. Chains like Thon and Scandic give you consistency and value. Lifestyle options like Amerikalinjen or Grand Hotel Oslo offer more character. Design-focused hotels like Sommerro or boutique picks like Oslo Guldsmeden bring atmosphere alongside sustainability.
Check for recognised eco labels like Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Green Key, BREEAM, or Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse). Learn more about eco-friendly hotels in Oslo from Visit Oslo and Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
Book eco-friendly hotels in Oslo with Dyme
When you book through Dyme, a portion of your spend automatically supports clean energy projects like solar installations for schools and hospitals. You get competitive rates on hotels in Oslo without extra steps or offsets at checkout, and your trip contributes to renewable energy where it's needed most.
Become a Dyme member to support cleaner, lower-impact travel.
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