Highly recommend this hotel in Oslo:
Hotel Christiania Teater, Stortingsgata 16, 0161 Oslo, Norway
https://christianiateater.com/
Located right in the center, across from the National Theater and near the train stop of the same name. Large, modern rooms - we had a spacious deluxe at $175/night. Massive breakfast with just about everything you could imagine for breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Has its own restaurant and wine bar.
My family (4) is headed to Norway in June 2018. I realize rates change for summer months so the $175/night ain't gonna happen for us, but could you tell me how long ahead you made your reservation? I've heard Rick's tip that some Business hotels are desperate to fill rooms during their low summer months. I'm curious if anyone has experienced this fortune as well.
" I realize rates change for summer months so the $175/night ain't gonna happen for us,"
Actually (at least according to Rick), since most travel to Oslo is for business, many big business hotels actually lower their rates during the summer. I got a good deal by following his recommendations for my trip in 2003; look at his most current book for his most up-to-date savings tips.
Also, I found the Oslo Card a great deal. Mine was about $50, but I got about $75 of use from it.
