Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 2 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Thief is for travellers who want Oslo's waterfront at its most polished. It stands on Tjuvholmen, a few minutes from the restaurants of Aker Brygge, with 102 artworks in the hotel and free entry to the Astrup Fearnley Museum. Guests come back to the location again and again, and they speak warmly about the breakfast, the attentive staff and rooms that are clean, well designed and full of small comforts. The spa, with its pool, hamam and sauna, adds a calm counterpoint to the city. The main drawbacks are practical. Several guests struggled to get the room temperature right, and prices are high even by Oslo standards. Spa sessions need to be booked in advance, the gym is modest and the rooftop opens only in summer. Couples and design lovers will find a stylish, well-run base by the fjord; travellers on a tighter budget can find better value elsewhere.
Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list in Oslo is 8.9.
What Guests Loved
- The location is what guests praise most. The hotel sits on the water at Tjuvholmen, with the restaurants, bars and shops of Aker Brygge a few minutes away and the city centre within easy walking distance.
- Breakfast comes up again and again as a highlight, described as excellent and of high quality in every way.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found the air conditioning slow to cool or warm the room, or the thermostat awkward to use, and some ended up opening the balcony door at night. One guest also found the duvets on the small side.
- Value for money is the area guests rate lowest. Many accept that Oslo is expensive, but extras such as laundry add up.
Should you book it?
The Thief is worth booking for couples who want a stylish waterfront base with a spa — but pick somewhere else if you are looking for good value above all.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a stylish waterfront base with a spa
- Art and design lovers who want free entry to Astrup Fearnley
Pick somewhere else if
- You are looking for good value above all
- You want to be in the middle of the old city centre
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Thief from the centre of Oslo?
The Thief is 950 m from the centre of Oslo.
How do guests rate The Thief?
On Booking.com it scores 8.7/10 from 386 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Thief have?
The Thief is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Thief offer?
The Thief offers spa, indoor Swimming Pool, free Wifi, fitness Centre, 2 Restaurants and bar.
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Landgangen 1, Frogner, 0252 Oslo, Norway