Stay at one of Oslo’s most central hotels. Under the same roof as Byporten Shopping Centre and within walking distance of Karl Johans gate, the urban Grunerlokka district and the Opera. A superb hotel for anyone wishing to explore the city of Oslo, with public transport right on your doorstep.
Visit us at Scandic Byporten and you’ll be staying in one of Oslo’s most central hotels, with restaurants, shopping and sights in the immediate vicinity. After a long day of meetings or activities you can relax in our welcoming lobby bar while watching the bustling street life outside. If you’re arriving to the hotel by car, you can park in the car park by Byporten shopping centre, which has a direct entrance to the hotel. When you stay with us, you always have free WiFi in your hotel room and in the public areas.
Explore Oslo from one of the city’s most central hotels. Here you’ll find delightful shopping districts, nightlife and countless restaurants right on your doorstep. Experience the throng of Karl Johans Gate, with row upon row of shops and cafes. Scandic Byporten is located in the same building as Byporten shopping centre. Here you will find a large selection of shops and cafes. The urban and charming Grunerlokka district is just a few tram stops away. Here you will find popular nightspots, restaurants and cafes. If culture is your thing, the Opera, Folketeateret theatre and Akershus Fortress are also nearby. Oslo Central Station is right next door to the hotel. From here, the airport train takes you to Oslo Gardermoen airport in only 20 minutes. Jernbanetorget, right in front of the hotel, is a key transport hub for buses, trams and the underground. Our central location is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the city of Oslo, or for business travellers.
Entrance:
- There are some level differences at the hotel entrance
- The hotel has an access ramp or lift
- There is a non-revolving door at the main entrance with a minimum width of 80 cm
- Doors can be opened automatically
- There is a doorbell at night, which is accessible from a wheelchair
- There is no threshold at the entrance
- Seating is always available close to the entrance
Reception:
- You have clear access from reception to the entrance and lifts
- One part of the counter has been lowered so that you will have better access from a wheelchair
- Reception has walking stick holders and a hearing loop
- You can borrow a vibrating alarm clock/fire alarm
- Seating is available close to the reception
Lifts and stairs:
- The hotel has at least one accessible lift with an open door width of 80 cm
- Lift doors can be opened automatically
- Both external and internal lift buttons are reachable from a wheelchair
- The control panel inside the lift has buttons marked in Braille
- There is no voice announcement of the floors or the direction of travel
Public toilets:
- There is 1 accessible bathroom available in the hotel's public area
- The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
- There are foldable armrests by the toilet
- The height of the wash basin is 83 cm
- There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with a wheelchair
- There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
- Hooks may not be reachable from wheelchair
- There is no emergency alarm in the bathroom
Other:
- The corridors in the hotel are accessible by wheelchair
- There is a clear passage to the hotel's shop by wheelchair
- The hotel can offer at least one computer station that is accessible for wheelchair users
- Guide dogs are always allowed in the hotel
Room:
- The hotel has 7 accessible rooms
- The room door has a minimum width of 80 cm when open
- The width of the hallway in the room is at least 80 cm
- The disabled room has wooden floors
- The light switch is reachable from a wheelchair
- The rail for the coat hanger has a max height of 120 cm
- The wardrobe has either no doors or sliding doors
- The wardrobe shelf is accessible from wheelchair
- There is accessible space under the desk for a wheelchair
- The TV remote is placed on the side table when you arrive in the room
- The TV has subtitles or closed captions
- The bed height is 57 cm from the floor to top of the mattress
- There is a minimum of 80 cm clear floor space on both sides of the bed
- You will have a bed on legs
- The bed can be adjusted for legs and back
Bathroom:
- The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
- There is no threshold into the bathroom
- There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
- Emergency alarm is available in the bathroom
- The available free space in the bathroom is 3 m2
- Hooks and bathroom towels are reachable from wheelchair
- The wash basin has a minimum height of 78 cm
- There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with wheelchair
- There is a single lever basin mixer
- The soap dispenser by the wash basin is reachable from wheelchair
- Toilet paper dispenser is reachable from wheelchair
- There is no threshold into the shower
- The shower has a glass wall
- Width of the passage into the shower is 73 cm
- You can borrow a shower stool or there will be one available in your room
- The shower has a thermostatic mixer
- The shower handle is placed in its lowest position when you arrive to the room
- Shower creme and shampoo dispenser in the shower is reachable from wheelchair
Restaurant and bar:
- Walkways to the restaurant and bar are at least 100 cm wide
- There are some level differences in the restaurant
- Some parts of the restaurant are not accessible by wheelchair
- The buffet breakfast bar has a maximum height of 90 cm and can be reached from a wheelchair
- There are aids (assistance and trays) available during breakfast
Meeting and conference areas:
- The hotel's meeting and conference area is accessible by wheelchair
- There is 1 disabled toilet available in the meeting and conference area
- The hotel offers a portable hearing loop that is available for meeting and conference guests
- There is at least one meeting room with a minimum door width of 80 cm
