In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 73 guest reviews of Lysebu Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Food & restaurants and Service & staff. The most common complaints: Rooms in the outlying wings can be bare, small or have a poor view. Parking is charged, which several guests did not expect when booking.
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Lysebu Hotel is located at Tryvannshøyden Hill above Oslo, 750 metres from the Voksenkollen metro station. It offers excellent dining, free WiFi
All rooms at Hotel Lysebu have a work desk, and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms feature a flat-screen TV and views of Sørkedalen Valley and Norefjell Mountain.
The in-house restaurant serves Norwegian cuisine and features large panoramic windows and Nordic art on the walls. The restaurant offers a new 5-course menu every month, based upon seasonal ingredients and accompanied with selected wines. During summer, guests can dine out on the terrace.
The hotel has a wine cellar and can arrange wine-tasting sessions. Art exhibitions and live music events are sometimes hosted by the hotel. Other facilities include a large garden, an indoor swimming pool and a lounge with fireplace.
Popular activities among guests include skiing, hiking and cycling. Oslo city centre is a 40-minute metro ride away.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Lysebu Hotel is for travellers who want Oslo with the forest on the doorstep. It sits on Tryvannshøyden, high above the city, with views over Sørkedalen, hiking trails close by and skiing in winter, yet the metro from Voksenkollen reaches the centre in 40 minutes. Guests describe a cosy, characterful house with a national romantic feel, Nordic art on the walls and freshly renovated rooms, and they praise the breakfast, the caring staff and the indoor pool and sauna. The restaurant's monthly five-course menu and the wine cellar make it easy to stay in for the evening. That distance is also the main trade-off, as there is little within walking distance beyond the woods. Some bathrooms are small, a few room details need attention, and service at breakfast and dinner can be uneven. Couples and outdoor lovers will find a calm, well-kept retreat; anyone who wants the city at the door should stay downtown.
Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list in Oslo is 8.9.
- Guests love the setting high above the city, with views over the woods and Sørkedalen and hiking trails close by. In winter the hills are snowy, and skiing is one of the activities guests come for.
- Breakfast is praised in many reviews as fresh, abundant and beautifully presented, a good start to a day outdoors.
- The quiet location is the point, but the centre is a 40-minute metro ride away and there is little else nearby, so evenings in town take some planning.
- Some guests found the bathroom surprisingly small, and a couple mention a squeaky or poor bathroom door. One guest found the bed uncomfortable, and another had no housekeeping during a two-night stay.
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Should you book it?
Lysebu Hotel is worth booking for couples who want a quiet retreat in nature close to Oslo — but pick somewhere else if you want restaurants and nightlife on your doorstep.
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- Couples who want a quiet retreat in nature close to Oslo
- Hikers, skiers and cyclists who want the trails nearby
Pick somewhere else if
- You want restaurants and nightlife on your doorstep
- You plan to spend most of your time in the city centre
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 73 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A fresh, varied breakfast with views over the forest
- +Excellent dinners in the restaurant, with the steak singled out
- +A packed breakfast for guests leaving before breakfast opens
- –A limited dinner menu that rarely changes
- –Breakfast dishes sometimes run out and are not replenished, or service starts late
- –Several guests found dinner bland and the restaurant service slow
”The breakfast is always fresh, delicious and beautifully presented, with views of the forest from the window.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive and discreet staff who go above and beyond
- +Upgrades and quick solutions when something goes wrong
- +Helpful tips on where to go and eat in Oslo
- –Some reception staff came across as cold or unprofessional
- –Slow, inattentive service at dinner
- –Room cleaning that was skipped or haphazard
”The staff are very friendly, with great customer service that goes above and beyond.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +An indoor pool with a pleasant temperature and views of the forest
- +Rarely crowded, and a welcome extra for families with children
- –The pool felt colder than before, with few places to sit
”The pool and sauna are among the best I have tried.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, cosy rooms with very comfortable beds
- +Balconies and patios with views of the woods
- +Upgrades to a superior room for some guests
- –Rooms in the outlying wings can be bare, small or have a poor view
- –No air conditioning or proper ventilation, so rooms get hot in summer
- –Missing basics such as a TV, minibar, bedside lamps or a coffee maker, and soft mattresses
”The rooms with a balcony and the dreamy view are wonderful.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Extremely clean and well kept
- –Worn furniture and a dated interior in need of renovation
- –Housekeeping lapses such as dust and leftovers found in rooms
- –Faults such as squeaky doors and a power cut in the room
”Beautiful surroundings, extremely clean and well kept.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A peaceful setting in nature on Holmenkollen, close to hiking trails
- +The metro into central Oslo is within walking distance
- +Beautiful views over the woods and the city
- –Quite far from the city centre
- –The walk back from the metro at night can feel lonely
”It is quite far from Oslo but easy to reach by metro, and the views are amazing.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A very quiet, peaceful location with no city noise
- –Loud wedding music late into the night
- –A constant hum from radiators or vents, and loud guests in the corridors
”Such a peaceful, quiet location, with zero city noise.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Parking is charged, which several guests did not expect when booking
- –Extra fees for the pool, gym, early arrival and coffee
- –Many felt it was overpriced for what it offers
”Extra charges for every little thing: parking, early arrival, the gym, coffee and so on.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lysebu Hotel from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)?
Lysebu Hotel is approximately 35 km from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Lysebu Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 8.7/10 from 748 guest reviews.
How many stars does Lysebu Hotel have?
Lysebu Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Lysebu Hotel offer?
Lysebu Hotel offers indoor Swimming Pool, sauna, fitness Centre, restaurant, bar and free Wifi.
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Lysebuveien 12, 0712 Oslo, Norway