Kanalen 3 Tjuvholmen

Kanalen 3 Tjuvholmen Overview

First Impressions

Kanalen 3 Tjuvholmen is one of those places that kind of sneaks up on you. You arrive expecting a fairly standard three-star stay, and then you look around and realize you’re actually in one of the most visually striking neighborhoods in Oslo. The building sits right on the waterfront at Tjuvholmen — which, if you haven’t been, is this beautifully redeveloped former shipyard district that feels more like a curated art installation than a city neighborhood. It’s a genuinely impressive first impression.

Location & Neighborhood

Honestly, the location here is the real story. Tjuvholmen sits at the edge of the Aker Brygge waterfront, so you’ve got the Oslo Fjord practically at your doorstep, along with galleries, sculpture parks, and some seriously good restaurants within a short walk. The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art is basically your neighbor, which is a pretty wild thing to say about a three-star hotel. Getting into the city center takes maybe ten minutes on foot — it’s a flat, easy walk along the water, which makes the whole thing feel effortless.

The Rooms

The rooms are clean, well thought out, and — I mean, they’re not enormous, but they don’t feel cramped either. There’s a Scandinavian simplicity to the design that works really well here; nothing fussy, just good materials and a calm, uncluttered feel. Some rooms have views toward the canal, which is worth requesting when you book if that matters to you. For a three-star property, the overall quality feels a notch above what you’d typically expect.

A Good Fit for Two

Couples seem to genuinely love this place, and it’s not hard to see why. There’s something about the setting — the water, the art, the quiet evenings on the quay — that makes it feel a bit romantic without trying too hard. You can grab a glass of wine at one of the nearby waterfront spots and watch the boats drift past, which is sort of the perfect Oslo evening. It’s the kind of hotel that sets the scene for a good trip rather than just giving you a place to sleep.

Why Guests Love It

The guest rating sits at 8.9, which for a three-star hotel is genuinely high — and when you spend a bit of time here, it starts to make sense. It’s not about flashy extras or a long list of facilities; it’s about being in exactly the right place, in a neighborhood that Oslo itself is clearly proud of. The staff seem to know the area well, which helps if you want actual local recommendations rather than the standard tourist-map suggestions. If you’re planning a trip to Oslo and want to feel like you’re staying somewhere with a bit of character — not just a room near the train station — this is worth a serious look.

Kanalen 3 Tjuvholmen Accommodations

Reviews of Kanalen 3 Tjuvholmen

• Marta from Poland (9/10)

  Great location in Aker Brygge, in harbour. Accessabilities to public transport, shops and restaurants, nice kitchen appliances.

• Rodrigo from Portugal (9/10)

  Location, ease of check-in and check-out, and the apartment overall is very comfortable and the kitchen has all you need.

• John from Australia (9/10)

  Location was fantastic loads of restaurants nearby. Apartment was very large with lots of room to move around. Highly recommend staying here.

• Paul from Australia (9/10)

  Comfortable apartment in a modern suburb, ideally situated close to everything in Oslo. A helpful owner who assisted us with parking and getting our luggage info the apartment.

• Tamila from Norway (9/10)

  It was amazing! The apartment was new, stylish and comfortable. The flat had everything you need: dishes, glasses, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hangers, towels, shampoo, soap. The location is fantastic. If you need hundreds of Instagram photos, this is the place for you. Close to shops, transport, restaurants, the beach. The only problem was that we took it for one night. You need to take it for a week and enjoy this wonderful place! P. S There is an Oslo Tree there

• Mandy from Australia (6/10)

  Modern

• Ramon from Dominican Republic (9/10)

  Todo perfecto muy silencioso

• Astrid from Netherlands (9/10)

  Zeer goede ligging aan de haven promenade, leuk winkelgebied en volop restaurants. Prima appartement; heeft alles wat je nodig hebt!

• Pierre from Austria (9/10)

  Top Lage am Wasser. Alles zu Fuß machbar. Schönes Haus und Wohnung perfekt für 2.

• Łukasz from Poland (9/10)

  bardzo dobra lokalizacja blisko centrum

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