Get to know Anker Hotel

This is our story

A hotel with heart

Anker Hotel is a contemporary hotel in the heart of Oslo. The hotel consists of 296 rooms, a breakfast restaurant, a bar and a conference department. In recent years we have renovated our bar & lobby, conference facilities, breakfast buffet and over 100 hotel rooms.

Anker Hotel is located between the city center and the trendy district of Grünerløkka, in close proximity to everything Oslo has to offer.

Our goal is to be a diverse and welcoming destination for locals and international guests alike. To create an environment where our guests can feel at home.

Our Story

Anker Hotel is a part of the Anker Foundation. Our story started in 1970 with an important mission. To improve the student housing conditions in Oslo. To this day we fulfill our purpose and continue to create affordable housing that students can call home.

By choosing Anker Hotel you contribute to our mission – to offer students a safe and affordable place to live.

Do good, sleep well.

Once upon a time…

Get to know our story. Tap the images to read more about our history.

1970 - Where it all began

The Anker Foundation (Anker STI) was founded by LO and NHO Oslo in 1970. The goal was to improve living conditions for students in Oslo.

1975 - Student housing

In 1975 The Anker Foundation opened 33 000 m2 of affordable student housing at Ankertorget.

1985 - The opening of Anker Hotel

Anker Hotel opened in 1985 at Storgata 55. All profits will be reinvested in the company, and enable the foundation to build more student apartments.

2003 - Anker Hostel

In 2003 we opened nearly 300 new student apartments and expanded from 33 000 m2 to 55 000 at Ankertorget.This expansion included Anker Hostel, our affordable alternative for backpackers and travelers looking for a social stay in Oslo.

2009/10 - Expansions

2009/10- Expansions

In 2009 the foundation added 100 new student apartments to its portfolio. The following year, in 2010, we opened 100 new hotel rooms at Anker Hotel and new conference facilities.

2013 - Anker Apartment

In 2013 the Anker Foundation opened 284 new student apartments, as well as the apartment hotel concept Anker Apartment at Københavngata 10.

2018/19 - New locations

In 2018 and 2019 the Anker Foundation opened over 500 new student apartment at two new location in central Oslo.

2020 - New conference facilities

2020- New conference facilities

In 2020 we completed a full renovation of the conference department at Anker Hotel. We also completed renovations of the lobby/reception and bar area.

2023 - Renovations

In 2023 Anker Hotel has gone through extensive renovation. We proudly opened a new breakfast buffet and over a 100 newly renovated hotel rooms.

Taking responsibility

Our core values are based on social responsibility and having a positive impact on our community. All profits are reinvested and goes towards our cause. To maintain and develop good and affordable housing for students in Oslo.

We continuously work on creating better living conditions and contribute to positive change in our local areas.

The foundation’s ambition is to be an environmental leader within our various concepts, and we continuously work to reduce the negative environmental effects of our operations.

Sustainability in The Anker Foundation