Oscarsborg Castle Hotel & Resort
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About this property
Set within Oscarsborg Fortress on Oscarsborg island in the Oslo Fjord, this hotel offers free WiFi and rooms with a seating area. Drøbak town center is a 10-minute ferry ride away, from where Oslo can be reached in 30 minutes by car. A work desk and private bathroom are standard at Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort. Many rooms include Oslo Fjord views. Meals are served at the 2 in-house restaurants, Forpleiningen and Offisiersmessene. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed in Oscarsborg Hotel’s bar. Oscarsborg Fortress Museum is located on site. Oslo city center is a 1.5-hour ferry ride away. A small beach is found 984 feet away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Parking
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paula
United States
“This is a cool hotel in a historic building on a beautiful island. We loved exploring the former fort. It was a fantastic price for the location--a lovely boat ride away from the heart of Oslo. Breakfast was outstanding--made even more memorable...” - Area
China
“everything is good except there is no one at reception (because of the summer vacation?) 5 or 6 groupe people waiting at the reception and no one is there, nearly after ten minutes comes one part time worker.” - Steven
United States
“Beautiful destination and loved the history, hiking, and views. We were there for wedding and food and reception was exceptional.” - Mitch
United States
“The history of the area was fascinating, and the Hotel fits right into it nicely. I splurged for the three-course meal at the restaurant – and it was spectacular.” - Statal
Switzerland
“Marvelous location, perfect for exploring the fortress. Comfortable rooms in former dormitories of the Navy NCO school. Very good but expensive dinner” - Mariakonkolova
United Kingdom
“Location, modern decor, practical. Love the authentic beds.” - Anne
Australia
“It’s worth paying extra for a room with a view. It was a unique experience staying on an island in the OsloFjord.” - Christos
Greece
“Amazing location, friendly staff, a lovely room with sea view, and a rich breakfast. We really enjoyed the walks around the area and exploring the castle. Can’t wait to go back!” - Natalie
Norway
“Amazing location. The breakfast was great, and so was the service during our stay. We had lunch and dinner too, which was very tasty.” - Mandy
New Zealand
“Magical location on the island with a lot of history. Loved that everything was so accessible.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Havne kroa
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
The hotel is only accessible by ferry. Ferries depart from Drøbak Harbor or the Aker Brygge area in Oslo city center. Please note that these are passenger ferries, which do not transport cars but there is parking at the terminal. Contact Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort for more information and time tables.
Please also note that the restaurant opening hours vary during summer.