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title: "Scandic Byporten vs Thon Hotel Opera: which hotel is better?"
description: "Scandic Byporten or Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/scandic-byporten-oslo-vs-thon-hotel-opera-oslo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# Scandic Byporten vs Thon Hotel Opera

Both are in Oslo, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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 3

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sjøtomta
## [Thon Hotel Opera](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-hotel-opera-oslo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2225087/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.

### Choose Thon Hotel Opera if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.8)

### Why is Scandic Byporten better than Thon Hotel Opera?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Thon Hotel Opera better than Scandic Byporten?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Scandic Byporten | Thon Hotel Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 333  (+66) | 267 |
| Rank in Oslo | top 24% | top 9%  (+15%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.7  (+0.3) | 9.4 |
| Distance to Sjøtomta centre | 300 m | 120 m  (−180 m) |
| To public transport | 50 m  (−100 m) | 150 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 26  (+9) | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 35  (+6) | 29 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+2) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Theatre Oslo | 990 m | 1.1 km |
| St. Olav's Cathedral | 820 m  (−240 m) | 1.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

240 m apart

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.

Thon Hotel Opera: city centre: 990 m, nearest station Lysaker Stasjon: 150 m, Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL): 37 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Oslo

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

## Scandic Byporten or Thon Hotel Opera: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Scandic Byporten or Thon Hotel Opera?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Thon Hotel Opera is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 300 m for Scandic Byporten.

### How far apart are Scandic Byporten and Thon Hotel Opera?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Scandic Byporten vs Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-blu-plaza-hotel-oslo-oslo-vs-scandic-byporten-oslo/)

## 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/scandic-byporten-oslo-vs-thon-hotel-opera-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/