Hotell Bondeheimen, Oslo

Kimkim team favorite · 4.4 (29 reviews) · Standard
Historic hotel in Oslo with modern, Scandi-style rooms and a restaurant serving Nordic fare

Overview

Dating back to 1913, this historic hotel in the center of Oslo has modern interiors and an impressive sustainability program. There are 145 rooms in several categories ranging from single beds to suites that can sleep a family of four—and all come with tech-friendly amenities. An on-site restaurant prepares a large breakfast buffet each morning, while Norwegian specialties are available for lunch and dinner.

Kimkim's Take

Lilly
Lilly Graves kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, August 2022 (Learn more)
Pros  
  • A mix of modern amenities and touches of historic charm elevate this Oslo favorite above the standard city center hotel.
  • Renovated rooms have Scandinavian decor and Rituals bath products.
  • An on-site restaurant serves traditional Norwegian specialties and draws locals.
  • You'll be within walking distance of Oslo's best theaters, shopping, and several restaurants.
Cons
  • The hotel's room sizes and standards vary—make sure to book a Superior or Deluxe if you're looking for more space and amenities.
  • Front-facing rooms can be a little noisier due to the trams and foot traffic below.

Authenticity

The renovated lobby of this historic hotel might feel like a typical international hotel, but you can find hints of its storied past as a base for writers, artists, and actors who were part of Norwegian's growing cultural scene of the 20th century. The owners even started a project to link each of the 145 guest rooms to a former writer or cultural figure connected to the local history. Look for a quotation accompanied by a portrait and biographical information in each room, and if staying in the Junior Suites, you'll also find original details like wood-beamed ceilings that have been preserved from 1913. 

Location

Hotel Bondeheimen is centrally located in Oslo, within walking distance of theaters, shopping, and cultural attractions. Travelers arriving from the airport can take the express train to Oslo Central Station and then walk to the hotel (10 minutes). Guests can also use public transportation; a tram stop is around the corner. Those arriving by car can pay for public parking near the hotel—ask the hotel for directions.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The hotel offers 145 rooms in various categories with hardwood-style floors and Scandi-style furnishings like Jenson beds. Rooms have modern desks and wardrobes with irons and ironing boards and flat-screen TVs with Chromecast. Most bathrooms have walk-in showers (some have bathtubs) complete with Rituals bath products. Bigger groups can opt for Family Rooms that fit two adults and two children—some with city views. Meanwhile, spacious Junior Suites, like wood beams, have original architectural details from 1913. 

Other Highlights

The free breakfast buffet on the first floor has a wide range of healthy and organic items. This modern space has natural light from street-side windows and transitions to a restaurant called Kaffistova, serving traditional Norwegian food for lunch and dinner (closed on Sundays). Though there isn't a hotel bar, the front desk sells beverages and snacks throughout the day, including wine and beer. Other amenities include a fitness center, laundry service, and a meeting room.

Sustainability

Hotel Bondeheimen is an Eco-Lighthouse-certified hotel and meets strict requirements in various areas, including waste management and recycling. Bathrooms have eco-friendly dispensers, and the housekeeping staff members use eco-friendly cleaning methods with minimal use of water and chemicals. The hotel is also on a path toward reducing food waste and energy consumption.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 23214100
Hotel address icon Kristian IVs gate 2
Free wifi
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Amazing Breakfast Experience

Many reviews highlight the breakfast as a major positive aspect of their stay. Guests describe it as amazing, with a large variety of foods and great quality. Multiple reviews note the breakfast buffet as excellent and the best among their stays. (13 mentions)

Patrick
“The most amazing feature though was the breakfast — so many choices!”  — Patrick R.
Larry
“This hotel had the best breakfast out of the five accommodations we booked with.”  — Larry P.
Larry
“A very large variety of foods, great quality and very nice dining area.”  — Larry P.
Central Location

The hotel is praised for its central location, close to main attractions, bus/train routes, and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and museums. Guests appreciate the convenience and ease of access to various points of interest. (13 mentions)

Joan
“It is very central to everything and close to the main train station.”  — Joan S.
Ronda
“Close to many attractions and bus/train routes.”  — Ronda S.
Kristine
“The hotel location in the center of Oslo within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and museums.”  — Kristine E.
Comfortable Rooms

While some guests mentioned small room sizes, others found the rooms comfortable and clean. Deluxe rooms were noted to be spacious with good amenities. Overall, room comfort was highlighted positively. (8 mentions)

A
“The suite was amazing for three people.”  — Amber S.
Kristine
“The rooms are comfortable and immaculate.”  — Kristine E.
Patrick
“We had a deluxe room so it was roomy with windows on two sides.”  — Patrick R.
Helpful and Friendly Staff

The staff at the hotel received numerous compliments for being friendly, helpful, and professional. Guests appreciated their fluency in English and the quality of service provided. (5 mentions)

Daniel
“Helpful front desk staff.”  — Daniel Q.
Kristine
“The hotel staff is friendly and very helpful.”  — Kristine E.
Larry
“The staff were all cordial and professional in our daily interactions.”  — Larry P.

Traveler Reviews

29 total ratings, 22 with reviews
4.4
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.3
Location
4.5
Staff
4.6
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.4
Alex
Alex M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
I'm a kimkim staff member and I was on a work trip when I stayed at the Hotell Bondeheimen. The hotel checked me in extremely early, the concierge GiGi was very kind - all staff was friendly and responsive. I slide my room key into a port by the front door to turn all the lights on in the room between the shower and bedroom - something that I was not accustomed to but encountered in every hotel throughout Norway. The full bed was very comfortable; great sheets, fluffy pillows, lovely little... Read more

I'm a kimkim staff member and I was on a work trip when I stayed at the Hotell Bondeheimen. The hotel checked me in extremely early, the concierge GiGi was very kind - all staff was friendly and responsive. I slide my room key into a port by the front door to turn all the lights on in the room between the shower and bedroom - something that I was not accustomed to but encountered in every hotel throughout Norway. The full bed was very comfortable; great sheets, fluffy pillows, lovely little view of the street from my 5th floor room (out of 6 floors).

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Stayed in September 2024
Mary
Mary M.
Buckhall, VA | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
This hotel is lovely and modern, located just a short walk from the train station. The front desk staff upgraded our room, which was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a mini fridge, sitting area, and plenty of space for our bags. The breakfast was a step above a typical hotel breakfast. We were pleased with our stay and would recommend this hotel to other travelers. Read more

This hotel is lovely and modern, located just a short walk from the train station. The front desk staff upgraded our room, which was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a mini fridge, sitting area, and plenty of space for our bags. The breakfast was a step above a typical hotel breakfast. We were pleased with our stay and would recommend this hotel to other travelers.

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Extremely kind to all guests; we arrived as the front desk staff member was interacting with a difficult guest and observed that they were patient, professional, and helpful, even in a stressful situation. We were impressed!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2024
Lenna
Lenna P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
The location of this hotel is amazing! Close enough to city center to do it all but just out of the way enough to not be too noisy. The staff was lovely and the rooms were fine Read more

The location of this hotel is amazing! Close enough to city center to do it all but just out of the way enough to not be too noisy. The staff was lovely and the rooms were fine

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Stayed in August 2024
J
James M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2024
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are modest in size. Lower floors can hear the nightlife. Read more

Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are modest in size. Lower floors can hear the nightlife.

Authenticity & Character
Older hotel with charm
Location
In the middle of everything
Staff
Nice at check in
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean
Stayed in July 2024
David
David H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024
One room is very nice and the other was quite dumpy. Very small elevators, but somewhat typical for Norway. Read more

One room is very nice and the other was quite dumpy. Very small elevators, but somewhat typical for Norway.

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Stayed in July 2024
Amanda
Amanda H.
Walnut Creek, CA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024
I was angry when we arrived and got to our room (but calmed down...) I thought it looked a lot better online but our room, according to my son, looked like his dorm room. It was pretty sterile, faced an interior courtyard, and was cut into two pieces so our bedroom had no window. It was decent sized, though, and in a good location. The breakfast was good but you had to get there early or you would have trouble finding a table. Read more

I was angry when we arrived and got to our room (but calmed down...) I thought it looked a lot better online but our room, according to my son, looked like his dorm room. It was pretty sterile, faced an interior courtyard, and was cut into two pieces so our bedroom had no window. It was decent sized, though, and in a good location.

The breakfast was good but you had to get there early or you would have trouble finding a table.

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Stayed in June 2024
Joan
Joan S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2024
Wonderful hotel and excellent staff. The breakfast was amazing! It is very central to everything and close to the main train station. Read more

Wonderful hotel and excellent staff. The breakfast was amazing! It is very central to everything and close to the main train station.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean and as comfortable as it could be. I only say that as we arrived during a heat wave and they (and most hotels in Europe ) didn't have air-conditioning. They did supply a fan to our room., but with upcoming global warming they may wish to consider it, but I'm sure this happens only 3-4 days of the year and I just happen to hit the 'heat wave' they were having.
Stayed in May 2024
Gary
Gary G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2024
Small rooms but comfortable. Good location Read more

Small rooms but comfortable. Good location

Authenticity & Character
Lotion in bathroom. Better view.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Patrick
Patrick R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2024
We had a deluxe room so it was roomy with windows on two sides. The most amazing feature though was the breakfast — so many choices! On the negative side, the shower had no hand bars for safety, did not limit water to shower area, and the shampoo pump was difficult. There are no hand towels and the bath towels barely wrap around one’s body. The air in the room was still and warm and barely improved with oscillating desk fan. Read more

We had a deluxe room so it was roomy with windows on two sides. The most amazing feature though was the breakfast — so many choices! On the negative side, the shower had no hand bars for safety, did not limit water to shower area, and the shampoo pump was difficult. There are no hand towels and the bath towels barely wrap around one’s body. The air in the room was still and warm and barely improved with oscillating desk fan.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It seemed to be in the middle of centre city — only blocks up from City Hall and piers and a stroll along Karl Johans gate.
Staff
Friendliness and helpfulness
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Crystal
Crystal W.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
The rooms were great and the staff was excellent. Read more

The rooms were great and the staff was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
The staff...
Location
Super close to all kinds of shopping.
Staff
Super kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2024

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 23214100
Hotel address icon Kristian IVs gate 2
Free wifi