Very nice hotel in central Oslo. The room was bigger than average for European standards. The…read morebreakfast was huge and had a lot of choices. It sure gets busy though. It's within easy walking distance to many sights and a quick walk to the waterfront. I'd highly recommend a stay here!

Very good hotel, and not that expensive either. We booked a queen room which was sufficient since…read moreit was just myself and my husband staying in the room. The room was a bit larger than European standards, which is great since we had two large suitcases. The hotel is also in a very good location; all the major train, bus and tram stations are within walking distance. If you're staying in Oslo as a tourist I highly recommend the Oslo pass since it covers transportation within zones 1 & 2 as well as the entrance fees to most major museums.

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!

I just returned from three days at Thon Hotel Panorama. I had a room on one of the upper floors and…read morethe view was great. I think most if not all rooms are small studios with kitchenettes. Taking the prices into consideration it can save some $$$ if you cook in your room. The rooms also have a balcony for the smokers and to enjoy the sunset with a view. The staff was great and very attentive and I got caught up chatting with the guy at the reception for 30 minutes when I wanted to check out and leave. Great folks. If you are there in winter and like the outdoors and would like to do what the locals do take T1 to Frognerseteren where you can rent a slay and do some sledding. During the weekends half Oslo is up there. During the week it's quieter. You can also do cross country skiing there or just go for a wander. It's great and you have a nice view over the Oslofjord!

This place is fantastic. The rooms are so nice. For instance, the standard double has a balcony, a…read morekitchen / living room with TV and a "bedroom" nook with yet another TV. Heated floors in the bathroom. Only drag was no bathtub but oh well. Everything is in excellent condition and well designed. The breakfast was seriously amazing. My coworker and I each had 3 rounds. Not crap quality buffet at all, and a very nice breakfast room to boot. The wifi worked perfectly the whole time I was there. It's close to downtown but a bit out of the main madness and close to the water. It won the best of TripAdvisor in 2012 and I can see why. Am I allowed to say that here? =oP I would definitely recommend staying here!

Great clean hotel. Very minimal but very comfortable. My room had a twin and a great shower that,…read morewhile small, had a window to let in light and make if feel larger. The young woman at the front desk was great--very friendly and helpful. Also, they have a great breakfast with a large selection of hot and cold items, pastries, breads fruit, etc. Still, a little overpriced for what it was.

Stayed here three days while on a business trip. 7am we were roused by construction work in the…read moreform of jack hammering and drilling right above our room and were too knocked out from traveling and jet lag to call reception for an explanation. Later the same day I tried to get some zzz's and acclimate to Norway time, but there was a snag - the jack hammering. I dialed reception which btw took 6-7 minutes to pick up. I asked about the noise and was told they were undergoing major renovation 7am-4pm. There is no statement on their website regarding this unbearable head pounding racket, and consequently I as a consumer can not make an informed decision about my hotel choice. They don't sell you a hotel room, rather they sell you a construction site in hope you won't notice. Now, to the rooms. I have only ever seen one smaller and the sink next to the bed is just plain weird. The shower had one product labeled shower/hair gel and was almost empty even after room service. Stay far away from this place. Guys - don't tell me I didn't warn you.

We had a brief but lovely stay here before heading to our next location - super conveniently…read morelocated, easy for sightseeing, shopping (necessary when the airline loses your luggage as it turns out) and train departures. The breakfast was one of the better spreads we experienced in Norway during our 9 day trip. Lots of clean fluffy towels, great water pressure, nice hotel robes (I am a basic B!). Windows opened, thankfully, as they were having a heat wave and there is no A/C here so that was not ideal but at least they provided a fan which did help a bit.

We stayed for two nights in July at this bustling boutique hotel across from the central train…read morestation. The location couldn't have been better and we had only a short walk for our onward exploration in Norway. It was also close to the MUNCH museum as well as the opera house and very central for using the public transport to get around Oslo. The hotel itself is very up to date and our suite had all the expected amenities from power access to big modern bathroom. One complaint and I've seen this elsewhere in Europe, is your inability to control the temperature in your room. If you want it cooler you have to make a request to the front desk. Our room on the 6th floor was fairly large (by European standards) and was comfortable with a nice view to the train station. Our rate included the lavish breakfast buffet with loads of choices as well as a few made to order items like eggs Benedict and something I've never seen in Europe-bagels! A lovely stay except for the warm and stuffy room. Oddly they keep the hallways and other public spaces cooler. Be sure also to check out the fantastic hip cocktail bar-pier 42-in the lobby. Recommended

SAGA HOTEL OSLO is a Best Western Hotel, as I found out after the charge showed up in my credit…read morecard. We chose this hotel because they also have "apartments", which is found in a separate building, and a couple of blocks uphill, than the hotel. Items that were included that I very much appreciated: - WiFi - Luggage Storage - 12 Noon check out (not 11 AM) - Body wash, shampoo, hand soap - fully equipped kitchen and dining - Nespresso machine and pods Not Included: - Breakfast Saga Hotel is in a quiet area near and to the west of the national theater-- near enough to the Metro/light rail/train station to walk, but feels really far when you have luggage. It's doable but feels really far when you're carting a heavy luggage.

This hotel is very quaint, quiet and clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again…read morewhen we visit Oslo. It's very close to the Sculpture Park( Vigeland) let's than 0.5 miles. Close to the train station and cute stores. The breakfast was delicious and great quality food! A great find!

We've been here in november 2010. Nice rooms. Kind owners. Great prices. And it is not far away…read more(1-2 min.) from the train station "Montebello". Next time I'm in Oslo, I'll visit this guesthouse again.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo (Holberg) - Great Location and Warm Service…read more After a long transatlantic flight, the welcome at the hotel was exactly what we needed--calm, friendly, and refreshing. The staff were excellent and kindly accommodated an early check-in, which made a big difference after a tiring journey. The hotel itself could benefit from a light refurbishment in parts, but this is more than balanced out by its many strengths. The location is fantastic, and the top-floor bar offers great views and a relaxing atmosphere. Access to the Lagoon pool and gym is another strong plus. Breakfast was a highlight. The staff were professional and attentive, and the selection of Norwegian food had that distinct, fresh quality that simply feels good--both in taste and overall experience. With views stretching toward the Royal Palace and even glimpses of the fjord, the stay felt special and memorable. Overall, a very enjoyable stay with excellent service and amenities. I bit pricey but I would definitely return.

This hotel is a great choice as a base for a visit to Oslo. It is located within easy walking…read moredistance of most of the city attractions. Public transportation options are also quite accessible for things that are a little farther afield. Getting there from the airport was rather easy. The train line from the airport ran directly to the Nationaltheatret station. From there, it was a reasonably easy 8-minute walk. The hotel itself was not necessarily what I would call elegant, but it was quite nice nonetheless. The lobby was spacious, warm and welcoming with an interesting fire place structure in the middle. There was a convenience store entrance off the Lobby for good measure. The service at the front desk was polite and efficient. Our check-in and check-out experiences were trouble-free and the time or two that we had questions involved very pleasant interactions with prompt answers. Our room was on the 9th floor affording a nice urban view. I was a little afraid of the size when I booked. Our only experiences to date with Scandinavian hotels in Sweden and Denmark were cramped rooms for very high prices. But we were pleasantly relieved with the discovery that our room was more comparable to American-sized rooms than Northern European rooms. We had plenty of space to feel relaxed. The decor was pleasant and the room was in good shape. The Wi-fi signal was strong and did not fail us at any point during our 5-night stay. The bathroom was clean with all fixtures working as expected. The room was equipped with a refrigerator which allowed us to keep leftovers, minimizing our food costs. The coffee provided was instant, but with the fast water heater that was OK. The hallways were neat and well-kept. We did not take advantage of the pool, but we noticed that other patrons clearly enjoyed that amenity. One of the notable things was the restaurant. I highly recommend booking a room rate that includes breakfast. The restaurant itself had quite a large seating capacity, so even at its busiest we could still find seating. The buffet was fabulous, rivaling many that I've seen in Asia. The hot selections were plentiful with eggs, potatoes, meats, pancakes and more. The bread selection was quite good and the yogurts, fruit, cheeses and greens were all you would want. The local specialty brown cheese was worth trying and became a favorite. The coffee was good as well. The cost was well worth what we received. It helped immensely that we visited in February allowing for us to take advantage of off-season pricing. But this still worked well for us because the weather was not overly cold and most attractions were still open. Our pre-paid rate with breakfast was around $656 including taxes for five nights. At about $131 per night, you really can't beat the value. The fact that we could walk or easily ride everywhere we needed to go made this hotel the perfect choice as an anchor point for our visit to the wonderful city of Oslo.

I stayed at the Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station in Oslo and thought it was a really solid…read morechoice. The location honestly can't be beat since it's right across from the central station, which makes getting around Oslo (and even to the airport) super easy. You're also within walking distance of the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, and lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is clean, modern, and straightforward. Check-in is done at self-service kiosks, which was quick and painless, and the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. My room was on the smaller side, but it was well designed with good storage, a comfortable bed, and a nice shower. Wi-Fi worked perfectly too. A couple of things to keep in mind: this isn't a full-service hotel. There's no daily housekeeping unless you ask, and there's no restaurant on site, just a breakfast bag you can buy or snacks at the "barception." If you want more variety, there are great bakeries and cafés right outside. Also, if you're sensitive to noise, ask for a courtyard-facing room since the station area can be lively at night. Overall, I'd say this place is perfect if you want a clean, affordable, and super central base in Oslo without paying for extras you might not need. I'd definitely stay here again.

Easy self check-in kiosk and you can make your own key and let yourself into the room. No waiting…read morein line to talk to a receptionist. Oddly enough, the barista/bartender apparently serves as the hotel receptionist too, but you might not always spot the person there. We took the elevator to the 7th floor and entered the room. We had a little difficulty finding how to turn on the lights. We had to put the key card that we just made into a panel on the wall and push down hard so that it was seated properly. Once in, the wall switches and lamps worked. Bathroom/shower is one big room. No curtain, but it was easy to contain the water in the corner and not get it everywhere. The balcony is awesome. the view directly across is a parking garage, but the balcony itself is nice wood plank with evergreens in planters and cute modern chairs. I enjoyed hanging out on our rooftop patio and cleaning up before catching the midnight train to Bergen. This place was so close to the train station too. We were able to walk there with our suitcases in tow with ease. I would certainly recommend this place for the high tech, independent traveler that just needs a clean, simple place to crash for a few hours before heading back out for more adventures.