Elegant apartment

An apartment conversion on Smalgangen in Oslo's Grünerløkka district, this self-catering flat pairs a full kitchen and washing machine with a private balcony overlooking the street's row of low-rise brick buildings. It suits longer-stay guests and families who want to cook rather than eat out every night.

The building runs its own tour desk and organizes walking tours and bar crawls, unusual for a non-hotel address, plus express and private check-in for late arrivals.

Grünerløkka's cafes and the Akerselva riverside path are a short walk away, with tram links into central Oslo avoiding the need for a car.