For decades, Norwegians bound for a new life in America bought their tickets in this Neo-Baroque building on Jernbanetorget, the headquarters of the Norwegian America Line from 1919. Designed by Bjercke and Eliassen, with an oak door flanked by granite sea gods, it has been turned into an intimate boutique hotel of 122 rooms and suites that mixes classic and modern Norwegian design with a New York accent. The ground floor is a destination in itself: Atlas Brasserie and Café for breakfast to dinner, Pier 42 for cocktails, Gustav, a jazz club inspired by New York, a little bakery and the restaurant Haven. Rooms run from standard to the Fortuna and Triton suites.
Location: Oslo Central Station and the airport express train are across the square, Karl Johans gate starts outside, and the Opera House and MUNCH are a ten-minute walk. It is the easiest stylish base for arrivals and day trips.
Who it suits: couples and first-timers who want character and convenience. Book a table at Gustav on a jazz night and ask for a room away from the square if you sleep lightly.
Why stay here
- ✓Atlas Brasserie and Cafe
- ✓Pier 42 cocktail bar
- ✓Gustav jazz club
- ✓Haven restaurant
- ✓The Little Bakery
- ✓Gym
- ✓Historic 1919 building
- ✓Across from Oslo Central Station
Good questions
Where is Amerikalinjen?+
At Jernbanetorget 2, across the square from Oslo Central Station.
What is the history of the building?+
It was the 1919 headquarters of the Norwegian America Line, which carried emigrants and cargo between Norway and the USA.
Does Amerikalinjen have live music?+
Yes, Gustav is a jazz club in the hotel inspired by the New York scene.
