This is a nice Thon hotel located in a quieter part of Oslo. They were great at communicating…read morethrough email as my flight got delayed. I got a superior room but the first room I was put in felt very cramped and the staff were really accommodating with changing me to a different room which was really nice. Overall the rooms were clean and I loved the heated bathroom floors. The shining star was the breakfast. They have anything and everything you could ever want for breakfast and it was delicious!

This is an amazing hotel experience if you are looking for a stay in Oslo. It's very close to a lot…read moreof activities and right across from The Royal Castle, which you must view if you are visiting. My favorite part was the breakfast they serve. I am from the United States and the breakfast was better than most restaurants. All of the staff we encountered were very nice and helpful.

Centrally located to many restaurants, shops, museums and tram. Clean, efficient rooms. On the…read moresmall size. Bed very firm. Has fridge, kettle. Staff super pleasant and helpful. Ice machines and shoe polishing machine on each floor. What makes it fantastic is the included breakfast which is amazing. Specialty coffees made to order. You won't need lunch. Top floor is a lounge with coffee and tea 24/7. A very nice gym with great selection of equipment. Always open.

Ideal location, unquestionably a wonderful and possibly unbeatable breakfast buffet (voted best of…read moreOslo in 2023) with so much to indulge to ... The staff was friendly, sometimes even funny. The room itself was ok, not particularly luxurious. Some awkwardness was that the room door opened outwards and seemed not to go into lock when just closing the door but necessitated the use of the room card. And the color selections throughout the hotel (carpets, furniture, etc) really hurt my eyes.

Best hotel I stayed at in all of Scandinavia and I stayed at many! Well, the ABBA Gold junior suite…read moreat the ABBA museum hotel in Stockholm might've been slightly better only because of ABBA. But this was a very close second. By far the BEST Cappuccino I had in all of Europe!!! And they are complimentary in the lobby lol Room was beautiful. Breakfast amazing. Suuuuuuuper helpful and friendly staff (apart from the night shift guy, he was a real jerk) Anyways, amazing place overall. Felt like Beverly Hills :)

Our stay was not the best, but the breakfast buffet this morning was delicious! A wide variety of…read moreoptions and beverages, including the famous brown cheese!

I was here as a conference attendant, having a light breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel. I…read morereally liked it! The food is very good, the wine is good, the staff is fantastic and attentive, and the conference rooms were good, with good air circulation. So all good (in case you were in any doubt)! It is unavoidable that the air gets a bit bad after many hours in a room full of people, so it is nice that the windows open, so we could air it out during breaks. I will look forward to going back for another conference another time!

Super easy check in if you follow their email guidance prior to arrival. Staff at the front desk…read morewas super friendly and welcoming. We needed the top floor suite as it's the only room big enough for our family of five. It's a great big space with beds for everyone and amazing exposed wood beams that date back up to 400 years. Hand carved with a hammer and chisel. We're staying a few nights and I'm super pleased with this pick. Location location location. It's central to all main attractions especially if you pare with a hop on hop off bus experience. A great low cost way to get around the city and not miss anything.

small but nice rooms good breakfast spread easy access to buses and trams. clean hotel friendly…read morestaff. the bar however is also the front desk. limited cocktails and no food. bars and shops near by. advise everyone arriving by plane to take the train from the airport to downtown oslo. hotel is approx a mile away. was happy with my stay there

RIGHT BY MATHALLEN I've stayed at a few Scandic hotels in…read moreOslo and the Vulcan is the closest to various restaurants and food sources. Definitely the place to stay if you a foodie. The hotel room itself seemed pretty mediocre, since it doesn't have the basic amenities like some of the other Scandic hotels, such as water cooker and mini fridge. Also, the hair dryer wasn't working and there were cracks on the glass cups in the bathroom. I really think these small details make a huge difference. I'm giving it a four because breakfast buffets at Scandic hotels usually never fail. I enjoyed their selection of fish, meat, veggies, fruits, juices, yogurts and warm drinks. Maybe it's the holiday season, so the seating arrangements/decorations were also very "koselig." Overall I had a good experience, and would come back again.

We chose this hotel over the others in Oslo, because they offered temporary free parking at the…read moretime. Ordinary price is NOK 240 per day!!!! The hotel is super modern. Really classy for being Scandic! If you often stay at Scandic, you will be surprised! Same wooden floor which usually makes the rooms sensitive to noise/sound but we had no problems with that here. We did not hear the neighbors take a shower, which is often the case at other Scandics. Also, being Scandic they use container soap and shampoo which is good for the environment. Bring your own conditioner, you will need it! What i do not like about Scandic is that you never get a bathroom floor towel! This place has a bin in toilet, though. The room has flat screen TV with 20 channels. Firm beds. Ok temp in the room. Safety box but no mini bar. We got a corner room facing street and work site, which at first was a disappointment, but we realized that it is the best side. Rooms facing the market hall and restaurants has to deal with late night activities. it was pretty noisy during the weekend and warm summer nights. The construction site may be ugly, but still quiet at night. Also there are rooms facing opposite hotel wall, which didn't seem to be very nice either. There are a few rooms that has balcony or similar to it and some at bottom floor that has a nice patio. Also at the shared patio there were at least two rooms you could see right into. Try to avoid to get these rooms on bottom floor! But what I like the most, is the location! Forget the hotels in the middle of the city with just a few minutes to the hustle! This one is located in a super cool neighborhood. And in the middle of a new trendy area with bars and restaurants just 30 seconds away! We regret that we didn't have time to explore them more, since we had already made reservations at other places beforehand. It is located just 5 minutes from another super cool neighborhood, Grünerlökka. A lot of hipsters. Those familiar to Stockholm and Gothenburg, can compare to Söder and Andra Långgatan. Breakfast as any Scandic breakfasts. Try not to come the last 30 minutes as it is less to choose from, which I totally respect. But when asked, they did come out with fresh servings! I will definitely stay here every time I come to Oslo (loyalty member)! It has the best location out of them all! For sure! And still only 15 minutes by foot to Karl Johan or whatever. Accepts AMEX.

We stayed here for couple of night and it was fantastic from the moment we checked in and to the…read moremoment we checked out. The staff are friendly, kind, and very helpful. We got in abit early but they're very accommodated and we got the room fast. The hotel is nice, clean and elegant. The room is small but comfy and cozy. The beds are very warm and fluffy. The breakfast is just amazing, this is our first time trying the Nordic style, of course there is option of western breakfast since it a buffet style. The breakfast room is overlooking the street that has the opera house, trams run by and that was just picturesque . Our stay was great and memorable. The hotel is perfectly located right in the center of all the attractions and walking distance to the museums, castle, palace, shopping centers, train stations, parks, etc. just a perfect stay with great hospitality l.

We have so enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Continental, Oslo. Hands down the friendliest staff,…read moreparticularly Nathaniel who has been so accommodating during our stay. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. We particularly enjoyed our spacious bathroom to which we will likely emulate in our New York home. Both restaurants were simply decadent. Breakfast which was included was excellent. Perfectly located. This hotel has made my our trip to Oslo very memorable. Will definitely make this a regular stop in our future travels.

This is my 500th Yelp Review! A memorable and exemplary stay at The Grand Hotel is deserving of my…read more500th Yelp review! A little history: The Grand Hotel was opened in 1874 by Julius Fritzner. It has a rich history, hosting international guests, celebrities, and even Nobel Peace Prize winners. Location: Grand Hotel is located in the city center of Oslo, Norway. You are literally within walking distance of many great attractions, restaurants, and shopping just outside its front entrance! Walk over or take a short ride to visit major attractions like the Royal Palace, Parliament, and Aker Brygge. It was a bit chilly when we visited in late May, however, with the brisk walking and a warm jacket we kept ourselves warm and comfortable. Accommodations: The hotel interior is stunning and exquisite in its design and decor. The rooms are suite sized and luxurious for your stay. Restaurants we dined in: During our stay, we were fortunate to experience dinner at the iconic Palmen restaurant. Entering the restaurant, your eyes are drawn to the most beautiful chandelier (see picture). The luxurious decor and expansive dining room sets the ambience for the culinary experience we were about to enjoy. The Palmen Restaurant is a renowned restaurant. The restaurant's innovative and dedicated Chefs have created an exquisite continental menu with a Nordic twist. We all enjoyed our dinner here. The service was 5 stars throughout our dinner service for 40! Attentive to everyone's needs and wants. The second location is the Grand Café: A historic cafe serving a rich breakfast buffet in beautiful surroundings. A little history: In 1874 Grand Café opened its doors. Back then, Oslo was called Kristiania. This is where it all started. Location: The Grand Café is located on the ground floor of the hotel. The new Grand Café is open and welcoming to it's guests. The kitchen is open with access to the chefs who prepare food with ingredients mainly from the Nordic countries, and with inspiration from other parts of the world. The decorative ceilings of Lars Backer have been unveiled and recreated, the original Thonet chairs have been renovated and the three famous Krohg paintings have been preserved. (Information is from its website). The fresh local fruits, Nordic cuisine, fresh local breads and so much more is a Foodie breakfast experience that I highly recommend when visiting Oslo. Do not miss your once in a lifetime opportunity to taste a 5 star culinary experience of local and international cuisine! The best way to see the food offerings is via the pictures posted for the restaurant! There is so much more that The Grand Hotel has to offer you! Check out its website for more details. Stay here if you can during your visit to Oslo, Norway. The Grand Hotel Oslo is a 5-star establishment I could not include all the food pictures in this review! You will need to look through the Yelp pictures to see all the pictures I posted. https://grand.no/en/content/unique-location-in-oslo

What a grand hotel! My stay was better than I could imagine! The room is large and spacious and the…read morebest is the most comfortable bed I've slept on! The water pressure is excellent and all the storage to hang and fold clothes. The do need better hairdryers as they're old and not very powerful. The hotel is just so beautiful with an awesome rooftop and lobby bar (both have the same menu). We paid extra for the breakfast, and it was pretty solid- meats and cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, lox, fruit, yogurt, cereal, pastries- you name it! Overall a wonderful hotel in a perfect location! We would definitely come back!