Modern flat overlooking Oslo

Modern flat overlooking Oslo Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Modern flat overlooking Oslo, I’ll be honest — it doesn’t look like much from the street. Øvre Smestadvei is one of those quiet residential roads that you’d probably walk past without a second glance. But here’s the thing about this three-star place: it’s all about what’s inside and, more importantly, what you see when you look out those windows. The building itself is pretty typical Norwegian architecture, but once you’re settled in, you realize the owners really knew what they were doing when they chose this spot.

The Location Magic

You know what I love about staying here? Oslo spreads out below you like you’re getting a private preview of the city. The view actually changes throughout the day — morning light hits the fjord differently than the evening glow, and I found myself just standing at the window with my coffee more than once. It’s about a 15-minute walk down to the city center, which sounds like nothing until you’re hauling groceries back up the hill (trust me on this one). The neighborhood feels properly Norwegian — you’ll hear more locals chatting than tourists, which I personally prefer.

The Space Itself

The apartment lives up to its “modern” name without being sterile or cold. Clean lines, decent furniture, and everything actually works — which isn’t always a given in vacation rentals, honestly. The kitchen has proper appliances, not those tiny European versions that make you wonder how anyone cooks a real meal. I mean, you could definitely prepare something more ambitious than instant noodles here. The room setup is smart too — they’ve maximized the space without making it feel cramped, and there’s enough storage that you won’t be living out of your suitcase the entire time.

Practical Perks

Here’s something that’ll save you both money and headaches: there’s actually free parking on site. In Oslo, that’s basically like finding gold — street parking in the city center costs a fortune, and good luck finding a spot anyway. The owners seem to have thought through the little things that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than just a night or two. The wifi works properly (I was working remotely part of the time), and the whole place just feels like someone actually lives there rather than a generic rental property.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.5 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen — you can feel why people keep coming back here. Couples especially seem to get it, probably because there’s something romantic about having Oslo laid out in front of you while you’re tucked away from all the tourist chaos. It’s not trying to be fancy or impress anyone, but it delivers on the basics really well. The location score of 9.2 makes perfect sense once you’ve spent a few days here — you’re close enough to everything that matters, but far enough away that you feel like you’re getting a glimpse of how locals actually live in this city.

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Reviews of Modern flat overlooking Oslo

• Jonathan from Ireland (10/10)

  Very clean and very spacious., easy access to transport and groceries

• Henzel from Norway (10/10)

  Its really clean , big and the smell inside better than hotel. the owner is very helpful and answer really the message immediately.

• Syurahbil from Singapore (10/10)

  great location, not too far from the city and close to the train station, fast wifi and big TV perfect for family. great communication and easy with the host too! highly recomend.

• Tom from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Clean, modern, exactly as advertised

• Judith from Germany (10/10)

  – Lage (mit der Metro ist man in 10 Minuten in der Stadt oder in ca. 45 Minuten gelaufen)
  – Ausstattung perfekt- es fehlt an nichts
  – Kommunikation sehr gut
  – zeitgerechte Übersendung des Codes für die Wohnung (ohne Erinnerung)
  – Supermarkt im Haus
  – Perfekt für Familien (mit 2 Kindern ideal)
  – bequeme Betten
  – kostenfreies Parken

• Jörg from Germany (10/10)

  Die Wohnung war toll. Der Gastgeber war sehr nett. Kostenloser Parkplatz (ist in Oslo wichtig), U-Bahn ca 2 min entfernt. Supermarkt im Haus.
  Wir würden geren wiederkommen. Alles Top

• Carlos from Brazil (10/10)

  Excelente apartamento, confortável, bonito, e completo. Excelente para conhecer Oslo.

• Andre from Germany (10/10)

  Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Kontakt. Das Appartment ist in einem Top Zustand. Es gibt absolut nichts zu beanstanden. Im Gegenteil.
  
  Discounter direkt im Erdgeschoss. U-Bahn 100m entfernt.

• Barbara from Italy (10/10)

  Appartamento meraviglioso a due passi da Oslo.
  Fermata Metro davanti all'appartamento (10 Min di metro e sei in centro).
  Supermercato sotto casa.
  Parcheggio gratuito lungo l'edificio.
  L'appartamento è fornito di tutto e il proprietario Alex ha risposto ad ogni nostra informazione.
  Lo consiglio vivamente😍

• Каsatska from Norway (10/10)

  Гарне розташування, приємний інтер'єр, чисто, охайно. Дуже доброзичливий господар.

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