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title: "Amerikalinjen vs Scandic Byporten: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amerikalinjen or Scandic Byporten in Oslo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amerikalinjen-oslo-vs-scandic-byporten-oslo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Amerikalinjen vs Scandic Byporten

Both are in Oslo, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sjøtomta
## [Amerikalinjen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amerikalinjen-oslo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1121892/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Sjøtomta
## [Scandic Byporten](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-byporten-oslo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064682/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Amerikalinjen

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Amerikalinjen if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.8)

### Why is Amerikalinjen better than Scandic Byporten?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.8) (+0.6)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Allows pets
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Scandic Byporten better than Amerikalinjen?

1.  More guest reviews (333 vs 77), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Amerikalinjen | Scandic Byporten |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.6) | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+1.7) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.6) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 77 | 333  (+256) |
| Rank in Oslo | top 1%  (+23%) | top 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Distance to Sjøtomta centre | 300 m | 300 m |
| To public transport | 120 m | 50 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 | 26  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 35  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Theatre Oslo | 950 m | 990 m |
| St. Olav's Cathedral | 890 m | 820 m |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

140 m apart

Amerikalinjen: city centre: 860 m, nearest station Sandvika Stasjon: 120 m, Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL): 37 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.

Scandic Byporten: city centre: 750 m, nearest station Sandvika Stasjon: 50 m, Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL): 37 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 35 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Oslo

[Oslo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/norway/oslo/oslo/weather)

## Amerikalinjen or Scandic Byporten: common questions

### Which is better, Amerikalinjen or Scandic Byporten?

Amerikalinjen leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Amerikalinjen or Scandic Byporten?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Amerikalinjen and Scandic Byporten?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amerikalinjen-oslo-vs-scandic-byporten-oslo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/