Where to stay at Oslo Gardermoen airport, which hotel to choose?

When travelling to Norway, chances are you’ll transit through Oslo. Together with Bergen, it’s one of the only two cities served by direct flights from France, so to reach Tromsø, Ålesund, the Lofoten Islands or any other destination, you’ll often need to spend a night at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Good news: there’s a solid dozen hotels right around the airport. Some are 2 minutes on foot, others require a short shuttle, and a few are a bit further out but can be worth it for the price. Since I’ve tested many of them across my trips, here’s everything you need to know: which hotel to choose, how the buses work, where to buy tickets and how much it all costs.
If you’d rather sleep in the city, I’ve also got a complete guide on where to stay in Oslo.

No time to read it all? Here are the 14 hotels covered in this article, sorted by distance to the terminal. Click any row to check availability on Booking.

How to choose the right hotel at Oslo Gardermoen Airport

A dozen hotels cluster around the airport, and let’s be honest: they look very similar. Same classic Scandinavian chains (Radisson Blu & Red, Scandic, Thon, Comfort, Clarion, Best Western…), same offerings, similar prices. So here are the real criteria that make the difference when you just want to sleep before a flight:

• The distance to the terminal. For a single night, no point booking a downtown hotel: you’ll pay more and drag your luggage around for nothing. Go for a hotel within walking distance or served by the dedicated shuttles (I explain everything in detail right after).
• The breakfast opening time. All hotels offer a buffet (often included, and in Norway it’s usually excellent). But if your flight leaves at 8 AM and the restaurant only opens at 7, you’re out of luck — and getting a coffee at the airport costs a fortune. Always check.
• The quality of the bedding. That’s my obsession: the night will be short, the day before and after exhausting (transport, jet lag, etc.). A good mattress changes everything. Thon, Scandic and Radisson are my safe bets; for the others, I check Booking reviews.
• An on-site restaurant for dinner, especially if you arrive late and don’t plan to head back into town. Most have one, but it’s worth checking.
• The parking, ideally free. This is often forgotten, but it’s actually one of the best reasons to book a hotel near the airport rather than in town: if you’ve done your road trip in a rental car and need to return it early in the morning at Gardermoen, it’s much easier to drop the car off the night before at the hotel, sleep tight, and hand it over in 5 minutes at the counter on the morning of your flight. The catch: parking has to be included, because the Radisson Blu’s, for example, costs 430 NOK per day (~38 €).

Hotels within walking distance of the airport

If you want the simplest option — no shuttle, no ticket to buy, no stress about timetables — there are three hotels within walking distance of the Oslo Gardermoen terminal, all three signed Radisson (yes, they really blanket the area). It’s my default choice when my flight leaves very early or arrives very late.

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen

The Radisson Blu is the great classic of the airport — and clearly my favourite when budget allows. It’s connected to the terminal by a pedestrian skybridge, just 3 minutes on foot, which makes it one of the only two hotels where you don’t have to buy a bus ticket nor set your alarm based on shuttle frequency (a clean savings of 16 € per person on the round trip). For a flight that leaves at dawn or a landing in the middle of the night, it’s just unbeatable.
What I particularly love: the breakfast opens as early as 5 AM, so even with a 7 AM flight you have time to eat properly (and the buffet is excellent). The 26 North restaurant serves late into the evening, handy in case of a late arrival. As for the rooms, the bedding is top-notch (the Radisson signature) and they’re soundproofed — important when you’re sleeping 200 m from a runway.
Strong points:

• Direct walking access from the terminal via a covered skybridge
• Breakfast buffet from 5 AM, perfect for early flights
• Restaurant open late + on-site bar
• Above-average bedding and soundproofing
• 24/7 reception, pets welcome, sauna and gym

Drawbacks:

• It’s the most expensive in the area — Booking’s “value-for-money” score confirms it (7.9 against 9.6 for location)
• Breakfast isn’t always included in the base rate (option at 23 €)
• On-site parking is paid and pricey (~38 €/day)

Price range: between 150 and 250 € per night for two depending on dates and room type. Standard rooms often start around 160 €, superior rooms more around 215-240 €.
Booking score: 8.4/10 (“Very good”) on more than 10,000 reviews. The sub-scores speak for themselves: location 9.6, staff 9.0, comfort 8.9, cleanliness 8.8. Only value-for-money dips a bit at 7.9 — logical given the price difference with the shuttle hotels.
“Good breakfast with flexible hours starting at 5 AM for those taking early flights, ideal location to get to the airport, small skybridge to reach it directly in three minutes.” — Peggy
“The location near the airport is a real godsend for a late arrival. The room was spacious, very clean with a beautiful bathroom. The restaurant open late in the evening is a real plus.” — Catherine

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Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport

This is the 3rd Radisson at Gardermoen — less famous than the Blu and the RED, but with almost 10,000 Booking reviews, so clearly not an anonymous hotel. It’s a 3-5 minute walk from the terminal via a dedicated covered pedestrian path (slightly further than the Blu, slightly closer than the RED), and it plays in the same league as the Blu price-wise while offering a more modern style.
The main asset is the combination of covered path + good Booking scores + breakfast from 5 AM. The rooms are decorated in modern Scandinavian style, soundproofing is decent (comfort score of 8.9) and the Gamo Bar & Grill restaurant offers gourmet burgers and grills — handy for dinner without going anywhere.
Strong points:

• Covered access to the terminal in 3 to 5 minutes — no shuttle needed
• Breakfast buffet served from 5 AM
• Recent and modern hotel, well-soundproofed rooms (comfort 8.9)
• Gamo Bar & Grill on-site, gym, air conditioning
• 24/7 reception and wide check-in window (until midnight)

Drawbacks:

• Parking is the most expensive in the area: 530 NOK/day (~47 €), even more than the Radisson Blu — clearly to avoid if you arrive in a rental car
• Booking value-for-money score of 7.9 — like the Blu, not the best ratio in the area
• No spa or sauna (unlike the Blu)

Price range: between 120 and 220 € per night for two depending on dates in a standard room. Roughly the same range as the RED, but with much pricier parking.
Booking score: 8.3/10 (“Very good”) across 9,139 reviews. Detail: location 9.2, cleanliness 8.9, comfort 8.9, facilities 8.6, staff 8.6, value-for-money 7.9. Particularly high score for couples at 9.2.
“24/7 reception, 3-5 minutes on foot from the airport via a dedicated covered pedestrian path, perfect for transit to Lofoten / Narvik.” — Lionel
“Everything! Quiet and clean. The restaurant is very good, we had a really nice dinner with great staff.” — Isabelle

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Radisson RED, Oslo Airport

If I had to pick just one hotel at the airport for value-for-money, this would be it. The Radisson RED is Radisson’s new “lifestyle” range, opened in early 2022 — the design is younger and more original, but you still get the fundamentals that make the group’s strength: excellent bedding, generous buffet breakfast, and very well soundproofed rooms. For nearly 50 € less per night than the Blu, without having to take the shuttle, it’s the best compromise in my view.
Distance-wise, count about 5 to 10 minutes on foot via a covered passage, on the left as you exit the terminal. A bit further than the Blu, but still unbeatable compared with the shuttle hotels. The GAMO restaurant serves all day (and even has gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options), which helps a lot when you arrive late or have a special diet.
Strong points:

• Walking distance via a covered passage (5 to 10 minutes from the terminal)
• Recent hotel (opened 2022), modern rooms with parquet floors, A/C and coffee machine
• “Superb” buffet breakfast according to reviews, with a dedicated gluten-free section
• Self check-in available — handy for late arrivals
• Comfort score 9.2 and cleanliness 9.1, bedding consistently praised in reviews

Drawbacks:

• A bit further than the Blu (but we’re talking 5 minutes’ walk, not the end of the world)
• No on-site sauna (unlike the Blu)
• No private parking at the hotel: you’ll need to use a paid public car park nearby (rate varies)

Price range: between 120 and 170 € per night for two in a standard room depending on dates. Superior rooms go up to around 200-220 €. Frankly affordable for a 4-star in Oslo.
Booking score: 8.6/10 (“Superb”) on more than 8,300 reviews — better than the Blu, and notably so on value-for-money (8.1 vs 7.9). Sub-scores: comfort 9.2, cleanliness 9.1, location 9.3, facilities 8.9, staff 8.7.
“Perfect location less than 10 min on foot from the airport via a covered passage. Very clean, very comfortable and quiet room. Reasonable price for Oslo. Excellent and varied breakfast.” — Muriel
“Ideal location 5 minutes on foot from the airport terminal. Friendly and professional welcome, possibility to do a self check-in. Original decor, quality bedding and great breakfast buffet.” — Nicole

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Hotels accessible by shuttle around the airport

Around the airport, you’ll find a fair number of hotels connected to the terminal by three dedicated shuttle lines (S22, S44, S55). The trip only takes a few minutes, and the advantage compared to the two walking-distance Radisson is that you’ll often find free parking here, or very cheap. That’s a decisive argument if you’re finishing a road trip in a rental car: you drop the car the night before at the hotel, sleep peacefully, and the next morning the shuttle gets you to the terminal in 5 minutes — without running with luggage or paying 38 € of parking at the foot of the Blu.
Below I’ve selected the hotels I recommend in priority, with a detailed listing for each. For the others, you’ll find a mini-card a bit further down.
Before the listings, I explain everything about these shuttles (lines, tickets, schedules) — it’s just below, after the hotels.

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West

Still in the Radisson galaxy, but with a third, more affordable variation: the Park Inn. Located 6 minutes by bus from the terminal on the S55 line, in my view it’s the best value-for-money compromise in the airport area — and not just because Booking gives it a value-for-money score of 8.3, higher than the Blu (7.9) and the RED (8.1).
The real distinguishing argument is breakfast served from 4 AM. Yes, 4 AM. That’s the earliest opening time of any hotel in the area, which makes it THE unbeatable choice for a flight leaving at 6 or 7 AM. The Cockpit restaurant stays open until 9 PM, so you’re set at arrival as well as departure.
Strong points:

• Buffet breakfast from 4 AM — the absolute record in the area
• Markedly softer rates than the two Radisson (about 50 € savings per night)
• Private parking at 150 NOK/day (~13 €), 3x cheaper than at the Radisson Blu — handy if you’re returning your rental car at the airport the next day
• Gym, free Wi-Fi, soundproofed rooms and restaurant open every evening
• Quiet hotel, set back in the countryside (dedicated hotel zone)

Drawbacks:

• Not within walking distance — you have to take the S55 shuttle (80 NOK per ride, i.e. 16 € round trip for 2 people)
• Cleanliness score of 8.5 (a notch below the two Radisson) — still very good but that’s the actual gap
• Standard rooms are compact (18 m²)

Price range: between 100 and 130 € per night for two depending on dates, in a standard room with breakfast included. Almost half the price of the Blu in high season.
Booking score: 8.1/10 (“Very good”) on nearly 12,000 reviews. Detail: location 8.6, staff 8.6, comfort and cleanliness 8.5, and so a value-for-money score of 8.3. Genius -10% rate applied automatically if you’re level 2 or higher.
“Great welcome, very comfortable, easy access. Restaurant open until 9 PM and breakfast from 4 AM.” — Christian
“A really nice hotel, well located 5 minutes from the airport by bus, and in the countryside. Very calm and cosy, with a beautiful gym. Big lovely room with an extra-large, very comfortable bed.” — Valery

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Scandic Oslo Airport

The Scandic Oslo Airport plays in the same league as the Park Inn — same shuttle line (S55, 5 minutes from the terminal), same price category, and the same buffet breakfast served from 4 AM. The difference is in the details: in my view it’s the most complete in the airport area, and it’s also the cheapest of the three I cover here.
What sets it apart is the extra-hotel offer you wouldn’t expect from an airport hotel: bike and walking-stick rentals, outdoor pétanque court, games room, terrace, air conditioning (rare in this area) and even a breakfast with an organic section. The hotel is also certified Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official Scandinavian eco-label, which can tip the scales if you care about travelling more sustainably.
And good news for our “return-the-car-the-next-day” angle: a guest mentions in their Booking review that the Scandic is “5 minutes from the rental car parking“, which makes it one of the most practical in the area for those finishing a road trip.
Strong points:

• “Fabulous” buffet breakfast from 4 AM (with organic options)
• The softest rates among the 3 hotels I cover here
• Private on-site parking at 195 NOK/day (~17 €), close to the rental car parking
• Free Wi-Fi, gym and bike rental
• A/C in all rooms, Nordic Swan Ecolabel certificate
• Excellent family score with family rooms up to 5 people and free baby cot

Drawbacks:

• Like the Park Inn, shuttle required (80 NOK per ride, 16 € round trip for two)
• Standard rooms are quite compact (15 m²) — go for the Superior for more space
• Check-in only from 4 PM (to plan if you arrive in the early afternoon)

Price range: between 85 and 120 € per night for two depending on dates in a standard room. Probably the best rate you’ll find at Gardermoen with this level of amenities.
Booking score: 8.2/10 (“Very good”). Sub-scores: staff 8.9 (the highest in the area), cleanliness and comfort 8.6, facilities 8.3, value-for-money 8.3. Genius -10% discount applied automatically.
“5 minutes from the rental vehicle parking. Great breakfast.” — Régis
“The location vis-à-vis the airport, the shuttle (every 30 min before 7 AM then every 15 min), the breakfast buffet incredible from 4 AM, the comfortable bedding.” — Christelle

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Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport

The Clarion is the option that steps up a notch without blowing the budget. Located 6 minutes from the terminal on the S44 line, it’s by far the most complete establishment in the airport area — it’s also the largest conference hotel in Norway (4,100 m² of meeting rooms), and you can feel it in the quality of the amenities and common spaces. If you want a bit more comfort than the Park Inn or the Scandic without paying the Radisson Blu’s 250 €, this is the right compromise.
First differentiating element: the Clarion is the only one of the three hotels I cover here that offers a spa and sauna on-site — handy for unwinding after a long flight or a multi-day road trip. Second differentiator: the buffet breakfast, which also opens from 4 AM but with the widest choice I’ve seen around Gardermoen — continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free and organic options.
Third element, and maybe the most telling: it’s the highest-rated of the three (8.4 against 8.1 for Park Inn and 8.2 for Scandic), with a value-for-money score of 8.6 that clearly puts it above the area’s average. And those aren’t easy scores to reach on Booking.
Strong points:

• Spa, sauna and gym on-site — unique in the shuttle area
• Buffet breakfast from 4 AM, with the widest choice in the area (full English, vegetarian, gluten-free, organic)
• The Social Bar & Bistro restaurant and bar with piano
• Shuttle running right by the hotel, 2 to 4 times per hour, 20 hours a day
• Staff score 9.0 and value-for-money 8.6 — the best of the 3 hotels I cover here
• Private on-site parking at 150 NOK/day (~13 €), the same rate as the Park Inn while the amenities are superior — another strong point if you’re returning the car the next day
• Nordic Swan Ecolabel certificate for sustainability

Drawbacks:

• More expensive than the Park Inn and the Scandic — expect about 30 € more per night on average
• The hotel mixes recent and older rooms (the reviews confirm it); ask for the renovated rooms if possible
• Cash not accepted (cards only)

Price range: between 110 and 200 € per night for two depending on dates and room type. In quiet periods, you can find standard rooms around 110-120 € with breakfast included, which becomes really interesting given the amenities.
Booking score: 8.4/10 (“Very good”) on 3,340 reviews. The detail: staff 9.0, cleanliness 8.8, comfort 8.8, facilities 8.6, location 8.6 and so a value-for-money score of 8.6 — the highest of the three hotels I cover here.
“Very comfortable bedding. Big and very clean room. Helpful staff. Location near the airport with a shuttle (8 min hotel-to-airport). Breakfast served from 4:00 AM for those with a very early flight.” — Mela
“Modern, excellent value-for-money, and impeccable standing. A truly successful experience. And incredible breakfast!” — Jeremy

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Other shuttle-accessible hotels nearby

If the first three are full or you’re looking for another option in the area, here are four more hotels I recommend, all served by the S22 or S55 shuttles and all less than 15 minutes from the terminal. They offer broadly the same amenities (free Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, private parking), with a few differences I detail in the listings.

How the shuttles to the hotels work

The three bus lines all leave from level 1 of the terminal, just outside arrivals — it’s signposted and impossible to miss. Here’s the bus → hotel correspondence.
No bus needed, a few minutes’ walk away:

• Radisson Blu (direct skybridge)
• Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (3-5 min, covered path)
• Radisson RED (5-10 min, covered passage)

Line S22:

• Quality Hotel Gardermoen
• Scandic Gardermoen (careful, there are two different Scandic!)
• Thon Hotel Gardermoen
• Thon Hotel Oslo Airport (not to be confused with the previous one)

Line S44:

• Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
• Comfort Hotel Runway

Line S55:

• Park Inn by Radisson
• Best Western Plus Oslo Airport
• Scandic Oslo Airport

Buying your shuttle ticket

Three options to buy your bus ticket (round trip):

• The automatic terminals at the bus stops. They exist, but honestly, I’ve never seen them work over multiple visits. Avoid.
• Buy directly from the driver, generally by card only (drivers speak English). It works in a pinch, but it slows things down when the bus is full.
• Buy online on Vybuss.com — the option I recommend. You select “Gardermoen Airport” then your hotel name (only from the list above), the site offers all schedules, you pay by card and book the round trip in one go. Simple and reliable.

Shuttle schedules and fares

Some practical info to keep in mind:

• Adult fare: 80 NOK (about 8 €) per ride. Pricier than expected per kilometre, but much cheaper than a taxi.
• Operating hours: from 4:30 AM to 12:30 AM — covering pretty much every flight.
• Frequency: roughly one bus every 30 minutes. Generally on time.

Hotels a bit further from the airport

How about going a little further? Instead of yet another interchangeable airport hotel, here are four options located in a 7-30 km radius of Gardermoen, which turn the obligatory stop into something more memorable. You can sleep there while staying close to the airport (all have free or very cheap parking), with as a bonus, depending on the case, a lake, a spa, a golf course or even a few alpacas.
There’s something for every budget and every desire — from the family B&B at 80 € to the 5-star country club at 200 €, including a glamping in a shepherd’s hut at 9.3/10 on Booking. If your flight arrives early in the day or leaves in the middle of the afternoon, these hotels almost let you turn the night before the flight into a mini-stay.

How to get from the airport to Oslo city centre

If you ever have a few hours before your flight and want to make a quick trip into town, two main options to get from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to the city centre:
The fastest, the FLYTOGET train:

• 20 minutes to reach Oslo S (central station)
• departures every 10 to 20 minutes
• very calm, modern, comfortable
• 23 € the trip — the most expensive option
• more info on the official Flytoget site

The VY regional train (the most economical):

• 25 minutes if all goes well — it’s the train locals take to commute
• 12 € the trip, about half the price of the Flytoget
• more info on VY schedules

Conclusion: which hotel to choose for your situation

As you’ve seen, at Gardermoen you really are spoiled for choice — and all the hotels I cover are good options depending on the context. Rather than giving you an abstract ranking, here’s how I personally choose based on the scenario.

If your flight leaves very early (6-7 AM)

The decisive criterion is the breakfast opening time and the speed of access to the terminal. Three options depending on your budget:

• The Radisson Blu or the Radisson Hotel & Conference if you want the direct skybridge (3 to 5 min covered, breakfast from 5 AM) and the budget allows.
• The Park Inn or the Scandic Oslo Airport if you accept the shuttle: breakfast served from 4 AM in both cases, for rates twice as soft as the Blu.
• The Gardermoen Hotel B&B for the absolute record: breakfast from 3:30 AM and a flexible shuttle on simple WhatsApp request.

If your flight lands late or in the middle of the night

Here, the priority is to get your head on a pillow as fast as possible without dragging luggage onto a shuttle at 11 PM. Go for the walking-distance hotels:

• Radisson Blu — direct skybridge, 3 minutes of covered walking. The simplest option. Restaurant open late and check-in until midnight.
• Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre — dedicated covered pedestrian path, 3 to 5 min. 24/7 reception and check-in window also until midnight.
• Radisson RED — 5 to 10 minutes via covered passage, 24/7 reception and self check-in available for late arrivals.

If you’re finishing a road trip and need to return your car the next day

This is a case people often forget: drop the car off the night before at the hotel, sleep peacefully, and hand it over at the rental counter in 5 minutes on the morning of your flight. The criterion is free or cheap parking:

• Hurdalsjøen Hotel & Spa, Lily Country Club, Gardermoen B&B, WonderInn Riverside — free parking or ~12-13 €/day. Ideal.
• Park Inn and Scandic Oslo Airport close to the terminal — parking 13 to 17 €/day, direct shuttle to the terminal. The Scandic is even “5 minutes from the rental vehicle parking” according to a Booking review.
• To avoid in this scenario: the Radisson Blu (parking at 38 €/day) and the Radisson Hotel & Conference (47 €/day). You save more by taking a shuttle hotel than you gain from saving 5 minutes on foot.

If you’re on a tight budget

To get a decent night without splurging, two clear leads:

• The Gardermoen Hotel Bed & Breakfast from 80 € per night. Free parking, breakfast included, flexible WhatsApp shuttle. Not great luxury but largely enough for a transit night.
• The Scandic Gardermoen from 85 €, recently built hotel with new furniture, Wi-Fi 9.2/10. A bit further (14 min by shuttle) but very good value-for-money.

If you want to turn the night into a mini-stay

This is my favourite scenario. Rather than enduring the stop, treat yourself — especially since the “more distant” hotels at Gardermoen offer settings completely different from the classic airport bunkers:

• WonderInn Riverside (Årnes, 20 km) — upscale glamping, shepherd’s hut or design tent, sauna with river plunge, alpacas on site. Score 9.3/10. To turn the night into a mini-adventure.
• Hurdalsjøen Hotel & Spa (Hurdal, 25 km) — on the shore of Lake Hurdalssjøen, private beach, spa with indoor pool and saunas, restaurant serving traditional Norwegian cuisine. Total cocooning.
• Lily Country Club (Kløfta, 14 km) — 5-star “Norway’s Best Golf Hotel 2025”, full spa, hammam, heated pool, gastronomic restaurant. To end a trip in style.

My default choice, with no particular constraint

If you ask me “which hotel to choose, full stop”, I say without hesitation (or almost) the Radisson RED. Booking score 8.6, walking distance via covered passage (5-10 min), generous breakfast, excellent bedding — and 50 € less per night than the Blu. For a standard transit, it’s the compromise that ticks the most boxes. If you don’t have a car or you’ve already returned it. I’m also a big fan of the Radisson Blu, which I find a notch more upscale.
If I had to name a second one, it would be the Park Inn by shuttle: nearly half the price of the RED, Radisson quality, breakfast at 4 AM. Unbeatable on value-for-money.

Frequently asked questions about hotels at Oslo Gardermoen

Which hotel has the earliest breakfast?

The absolute record goes to the Gardermoen Hotel Bed & Breakfast, which serves its buffet from 3:30 AM according to Booking reviews. Right behind, the Park Inn, the Scandic Oslo Airport and the Clarion open at 4 AM. The Radisson Blu and the Radisson Hotel & Conference start at 5 AM. If your flight leaves before 7 AM, those first options are to prioritise — buying a coffee and croissant at the airport costs 3 times more than enjoying the included buffet.

Are there hotels with free parking at Gardermoen?

Yes, several: the Hurdalsjøen Hotel & Spa, the WonderInn Riverside, and the Gardermoen Hotel B&B offer fully free private parking. The Lily Country Club charges 140 NOK per day (~12 €), still very affordable. On the other end, the Radisson Blu at 430 NOK/day (38 €) and especially the Radisson Hotel & Conference at 530 NOK/day (47 €) are the most expensive in the area. If you’re finishing a road trip, do the math: 38 € parking for 2 nights is 76 € — more than a night at some shuttle hotels.

How do the hotel shuttles work and how much do they cost?

Three dedicated bus lines (S22, S44, S55) leave from level 1 of the terminal and serve a dozen hotels in a few minutes. The fare is 80 NOK (~8 €) per adult per ride, i.e. 16 € round trip for two people. Buses run every 30 minutes, from 4:30 AM to 12:30 AM. You can buy your ticket directly from the driver (card only) or online on Vybuss.com — my preferred method as you can book the round trip in one go. The automatic terminals at the stops exist but I’ve never seen them work.

Which hotel to choose if my flight arrives in the middle of the night?

Keep it simple. Go for hotels within walking distance to avoid waiting for a shuttle at 11 PM with luggage. The Radisson Blu (direct skybridge, 3 minutes covered) and the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre (covered pedestrian path, 3-5 minutes) both accept check-in until midnight, with 24/7 reception. Same for the Radisson RED.

How much does a taxi cost from Gardermoen to Oslo city centre?

Expect about 800 to 1,200 NOK (70 to 105 €) for a taxi from the airport to Oslo city centre, depending on the time and the type of vehicle. Very expensive compared to the trains: the Flytoget does the trip in 20 minutes for 23 €, and the VY regional train in 25 minutes for only 12 €. Unless you have an emergency or you’re a group of 4 with lots of luggage, the train remains by far the best option.

Which hotel has the best value-for-money at Oslo Gardermoen?

According to Booking scores, it’s the Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport that leads with a score of 8.6/10 on this criterion, followed by the Thon Hotel Gardermoen at 8.8/10. My personal feeling matches this data: for a mid-range budget, the Park Inn by Radisson and the Scandic Oslo Airport (by shuttle, around 100 €) offer the best quality/price/comfort compromise. And if you want to stay within walking distance without paying the price of the Radisson Blu (which remains very solid overall), the Radisson RED is my default choice.

Are there capsule hotels or rooms inside Oslo Gardermoen terminal?

No, Oslo Gardermoen Airport doesn’t offer a capsule hotel nor rooms inside the terminal for short layovers. The closest solution remains the Radisson Blu, accessible in 3 minutes via direct skybridge — it’s the simplest option if you just need a few hours of sleep between two flights. None of the hotels in the area currently offer a “stop-over” or “day-use” rate to my knowledge.

Other resources for your trip to Oslo and Norway

Here are a few other blog posts that should be useful as you plan your trip:

• Plan your stay in Norway – all the essential info for your next trip!
• The 10 things to do in Oslo – to make the most of your stay in the Norwegian capital
• Choose the right hotel in Oslo – solid recommendations and pitfalls to avoid
• How to get to Oslo city centre from the airport – many options, I cover them all
• Discover the lovely city of Bergen – the most beautiful spots of Norway’s prettiest city, tempting right?
• The most beautiful cruises to take in Norway – Naeroyfjord, Geiranger and many more!
• Discover Norway’s stunning fjord region – a true paradise for road trips!