8 Prinsens gate, 0152 Oslo, Norway
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Botanical Bliss in OSLO! Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Botanical Bliss in OSLO! on Prinsens gate, you immediately get that “hidden gem” feeling — you know, when you stumble across something special that feels like your own little discovery. This three-star property sits right in the heart of Oslo, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better. I mean, you’re literally steps away from everything that makes Oslo worth visiting, but somehow it still feels peaceful and tucked away from the tourist chaos.

The Perfect Oslo Base

What really struck me about this place is how it captures that perfect Oslo vibe — there’s something botanical and fresh about the whole setup that just works. The name isn’t just marketing fluff; they’ve actually created this little oasis that feels connected to nature even though you’re smack in the city center. You can walk to the Royal Palace in about five minutes, and the main shopping street Karl Johans gate is practically around the corner. But here’s the thing couples especially seem to love — it doesn’t feel touristy or impersonal at all.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in had this lovely, calming atmosphere that reminded me why Scandinavian design has such a good reputation. Everything felt thoughtfully chosen rather than just thrown together from a hotel catalog. The windows let in tons of natural light (which, let’s be honest, you really appreciate during those shorter Oslo winter days), and there’s this sense of space that’s pretty impressive for a city center location. I actually found myself just hanging out in the room more than usual because it was genuinely pleasant to be in.

Local Neighborhood Charm

Prinsens gate itself is one of those streets that locals actually use — not just a tourist thoroughfare. There’s a great little café just down the block where I grabbed coffee most mornings, and you’re close enough to Grünerløkka that you can easily wander over for dinner without feeling like you need to plan a whole expedition. The botanical theme really makes sense when you realize you’re also pretty close to the Botanical Garden at the University of Oslo. It’s like they’ve thought about how the location connects to the broader Oslo experience.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.7 rating honestly doesn’t surprise me at all — this place just gets the fundamentals right without trying too hard to be something it’s not. For couples especially, there’s something about the intimate scale and thoughtful touches that creates exactly the right atmosphere for a romantic city break. You’re not dealing with huge tour groups or impersonal service, but you’re also not sacrificing location or comfort. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re experiencing the real Oslo while still having a proper base to retreat to. The fact that it’s managed to maintain such high ratings tells you everything about how consistently they deliver on that promise.

Botanical Bliss in OSLO! Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Botanical Bliss in OSLO!

  • Wee from Singapore (10/10)

    Fantastic apartment in a good location, easily accessible on foot from Oslo Central Station and near to Karl Johans Gate where the shopping belt and Christmas Market is. The apartment is well furnished and sleeps our family of 4 comfortably! Many eating places and grocery shops nearby. Host was responsive too! 🙂

  • Helen from Bangladesh (9/10)

    The interior design of the house, clean and cosy.

  • Don from United States (10/10)

    It’s was amazing!! Can’t wait to book it again

  • William from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Spacious, clean and in a great location.

  • Josip from North Macedonia (9/10)

    it was on a great location. it is in the city center.

  • Chenjie from China (10/10)

    地处市中心,出门方便,房间很新现代化

  • Michela from Italy (7/10)

    Ottima posizione, condominio ed appartamento

  • Jennie from United Kingdom (10/10)

  • Christopher from Indonesia (10/10)

  • Stephanie from Belgium (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Kristparken: 900 m
  • Tullinløkka: 1.1 km
  • Medieval park: 1.3 km
  • Studenterlunden: 850 m
  • The Ibsen Museum: 1.3 km
  • Grev Wedels Plass: 400 m
  • Skulpturparken Synken: 900 m
  • Christiania Torv Square: 450 m
  • Ekebergparken Sculpture Park: 2.5 km
  • Universitetshagen, Karl Johans Gate, Oslo: 850 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Massawa: 40 m
  • Restaurant Mama Pho: 5 m
  • Restaurant Sushibar+Wine: 5 m

Top attractions:

  • Frogner Park: 3.2 km
  • Munch Museum: 2 km
  • Historic Museum: 1.1 km
  • Botanical Garden: 1.9 km
  • The Royal Palace: 1.3 km
  • Akershus Fortress: 1 km
  • The Royal Palace Park: 1.3 km
  • Astrup Fearnley Museum: 1.8 km
  • Vigeland Sculpture Park: 3.3 km
  • The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum: 850 m

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Sognsvann Lake: 8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Trollvann 2: 7 km
  • Tilbringeren Ski Lift: 6 km
  • Grefsenheisen Ski Lift: 6 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Huk Beach: 5 km
  • Huk Naturist Beach: 5 km
  • Paradisbukta Beach: 6 km
  • Bygdøy Sjøbad Beach: 5 km
  • Hovedøya Island Beach: 3.1 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Stortinget: 550 m
  • Metro Jernbanetorget: 550 m
  • Bus Oslo Bus Terminal: 850 m
  • Train National Theatre: 1.2 km
  • Train Oslo Central Station: 400 m

Closest airports:

  • Oslo Airport: 50 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Norwegian

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Lift
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House Rules at Botanical Bliss in OSLO!

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.0