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23 10 08 00;
www.hihostels.no/oslo.central
; Kongens gate 7; from 375 nok
; )
New and slickly-run, this utterly immaculate hostel has plain and functional rooms, a big
sociable lounge area, good internet access, lots of travel info and a very central location.
All up, Oslo's new youth hostel is great news for budget travellers.
PS: Hotell
DESIGN HOTEL
23 15 65 00;
www.pshotell.no
; Maridalsveien 13c; tw/tr/ste Nkr680/850/
1250; )
Located in the heart of the trendy new Vulkan development, a 25-minute walk northeast of
the city centre, the PS: Hotell is an industrial-chic space with cool, grey-toned rooms that
make the most of the tiny space allotted to them. Considering the price, this is a really
good deal.
Anker Hostel
HOSTEL
22 99 72 00;
www.ankerhostel.no
; Storgata 55; dm Nkr230-250, s & tw
Nkr620-640; )
This huge traveller-savvy hostel boasts an international atmosphere, rather sterile rooms, a
laundry, luggage room, kitchens (some rooms also contain kitchens) and a small bar.
Breakfast costs an extra Nkr60, linen Nkr70 and parking Nkr230 per 24 hours. The loca-
tion isn't very scenic, but it's convenient, with Grünerløkka and the city centre only a five-
minute walk away.
Ellingsens Pensjonat
PENSION
Nkr600/990, without bathroom s/d Nkr550/800, apt s/d Nkr700/1200; )
Located in a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood, this homey pension offers one of the best
deals in the capital. The building dates from 1890 and many of the original features (high
ceilings, rose designs) remain. Rooms are bright, airy and beautifully decorated, with
fridges and kettles, and there's a small garden to lounge about in on sunny days.
It's very popular, so book ahead.
