Anker Hostel vs Scandic Helsfyr
Both are in Oslo, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Hausmannskvartalene
Anker Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 7 of 14
The short answer
Pick Anker Hostel
It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Anker Hostel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Scandic Helsfyr if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Anker Hostel better than Scandic Helsfyr?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.6 km)−1.4 km
- 22.6 km closer to the city centre−2.6 km
- 3More guest reviews (1,149 vs 220), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 4134 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+134
- 525 more sights within 1 km+25
Why is Scandic Helsfyr better than Anker Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.6)+1.0
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Anker Hostel vs Scandic Helsfyr: which hotel is better? | Anker Hostel | Scandic Helsfyr |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | – |
| Location | 9.4 | – |
| Beach access | 6.3 | – |
| Public transport | 9.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.6 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.6 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,149 +929 | 220 |
| Rank in Oslo | top 98% | top 38% +60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 +4.8 | 4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 490 m −2.6 km | 3.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −1.4 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 270 m −130 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 35 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +134 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 25 +25 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 100 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.6 km apart
Anker Hostel or Scandic Helsfyr: common questions
Which is better, Anker Hostel or Scandic Helsfyr?
Anker Hostel leads in 7 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Scandic Helsfyr is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Oslo.
Which is cheaper, Anker Hostel or Scandic Helsfyr?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Anker Hostel is closer: 490 m from the centre, against 3.1 km for Scandic Helsfyr.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Anker Hostel is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Helsfyr is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Anker Hostel and Scandic Helsfyr?
The two hotels are 2.6 km 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