Oslo Hotels and Accommodation: Budget

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• Ekeberg Camping, Bus 34 or 74 to Ekeberg Camping, www.ekebergcamping.no/index-english.html. The closest campsite has a beautiful view of the city. No cabins.
• Bogstad Camping, T-bane 2 to Røa, then bus 32, 41 or 47 to Bogstad Camping or Peder Ankers plass, www.bogstadcamping.no/index-english.html. 9 kms out of town at the entrance of picturesque Sørkedalen, Bogstad has cabins as well as tent space.
• Oslo Fjord Camping, Train to Hauketo, then corresponding bus 76 to Hvervenbukta, or bus 87 (both options summer only), www.oslocamping.no/indexen.htm. Near the beautiful swimming spot of Hvervenbukta, this campsite is a good deal.
• Langøyene, (take ferry 94 from Vippetangen) is legal and free camping ground for everybody according to Norwegian law. Not allowed to camp more than two days without special permission. By law you have to take your garbarge to trash cans and be careful with your single use BBQ, otherwise you may be fined extensively. And they DO come. Even after the last boat has left. Yes, the police have their own boats. So now you know.

• Anker Hostel, Storgata (tram 11-12-13-17, bus 30-31 to Hausmanns gate), www.ankerhostel.no. Very centrally located, right between the central station and Grünerløkka (both five minutes walking).
• Haraldsheim Youth Hostel, Sinsenkrysset (tram 17 or bus 23-24-31-33, it takes 10 min), www.haraldsheim.oslo.no. The biggest HI hostel in Oslo is just outside the main ring road, in a nice, green area. Not too far from the action (but it is hard to find), walking distance to the lively neighbourhoods of Torshov and Grünerløkka. Just across the road there is a quater, where immigrants live. If there comes a group of friends (for example 4 persons) it is possible to book a separate room with a bathroom/toilet for 330 NOK/person, breakfast included. It is advisable to reconfirm your booking before you come and inform at what time you are going to arrive although the reception is open 24 hours.
• Holtekilen Hostel, Stabekk/Kveldsroveien (train to Stabekk, or bus 151, 153, 161, 162, 252 or 261 to Kveldsroveien), www.vandrerhjem.no/index.jsp/lno/?c=6712&vhjemid=84. Outside the city border, extra fee needed if you have Oslo Transport card. Open May-August. In a picturesque neighbourhood close to the sea.
• Rønningen Youth Hostel, Rønningen (tram 11-12-13 or T-bane 4,5,6 to Storo, change to infrequent bus 56 to Rønningen), www.oslohostel.com. Open June-August, inconveniently located but nice.
• Perminalen, Kongens gate (T-bane to Stortinget, bus 30-31-32-54 to Wessels plass, tram 10-12-13-19 to Kongens gate, www.perminalen.com. Bang in the centre, Perminalen offers slightly higher standards at slightly higher prices. OK cafe with good, old Norwegian homely grub at nice prices.

• Cochs Pensjonat, Parkveien 25 (tram 11 to Majorstua and 5 minutes walk or subway to Nationaltheatret and walk 10 minutes), www.cochspensjonat.no/englishindex.html. Centrally located, next to the Royal Palace and Slottsparken. Three types of room to meet all budgets. They don't serve breakfast but have agreement with near cafe.
• Oslo Budget Hotel, www.budgethotel.no/oslo/index.php. The cheapest rooms share bathrooms Single 495, double 595.
• Thon Hotel Munch, Munchs gate 5, www.thonhotels.com/munch. A short walk to the main street, as well as easy walking distance to public transportation, airport shuttle bus and a vast variety of shops, restaurants, museums and theatres. Fixed low prices; 695 NOK for single room, 895 NOK for double room.
• Thon Hotel Astoria, Dronningensgate 21, www.thonhotels.com/astoria. Thon Hotel Astoria is a cosy budget-hotel in downtown Oslo, located only 50 metres from the main street Karl Johan. Shopping, galleries, museums, restaurants and nightlife are just minutes away. The hotel is only a short 5 minute walk from Oslo Central Station. Fixed low prices; 695 NOK for single room, 895 NOK for double room.