Amerikalinjen vs Scandic Byporten
Both are in Oslo, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Sjøtomta
Amerikalinjen
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★Sjøtomta
Scandic Byporten
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.8)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Allows pets
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Scandic Byporten better than Amerikalinjen?
- 1More 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 vs Scandic Byporten: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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?
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How far apart are Amerikalinjen and Scandic Byporten?
The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.
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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