Tailor-Made City Breaks with a Twist of Nordic Cool
The Thief
Tucked into the contemporary waterfront district of Tjuvholmen, The Thief is no ordinary city hotel. Sleek, stylish, and filled with art and attitude, it offers an urban escape for travellers who want Oslo on their own terms. With Off the Map Travel, we’ll tailor your city experience to be as relaxed or as vibrant as you like.
Your Oslo Story Starts Here
Set beside the Oslofjord, The Thief places you moments from the Astrup Fearnley Museum, lively restaurants, and Norway’s design-forward capital culture. But your journey goes far beyond the city streets. We’ll create a completely personalised stay—blending cosmopolitan energy with offbeat local adventures, exclusive access, and meaningful moments.
Why Stay at The Thief?
This hotel redefines city luxury. Every room is designed with curated artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows, and thoughtful details. Add to that a spa overlooking the fjord and rooftop bar views, and you’ve got the perfect base for a tailor-made Norwegian escape.
Expect:
- Designer rooms with bespoke furnishings and fjord or city views
- Personalised cultural itineraries including private gallery access, local food tours, or music events
- Easy fjord access for kayaking, island-hopping, or cruises
- Tailor-made day trips to nearby forests, mountains, or iconic landmarks
A City Stay, Your Way
Whether you want to dive into Oslo’s creative scene, explore its wild edges, or blend both, we’ll shape every element to fit your style. This is your urban Arctic journey—crafted from the ground up.
Tailor-made options might include:
- Private architecture and design tours with local insight
- Exclusive sauna and spa experiences beside the Oslofjord
- Bespoke culinary journeys through Oslo’s Michelin and street food scenes
- Day trips to fjord landscapes or forest hikes, just beyond the city
Itinerary Inspiration for The Thief
We can personalise your stay at The Thief and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
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From Our Customers
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori