Citybox OslovsGrand Hotel Oslo by Scandic
Both Citybox Oslo and Grand Hotel are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Grand Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Citybox Oslo. Grand Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 12 reviewers like Frommer's, Insight Guides and Concierge.
Citybox Oslo
Prinsensgate 6, Oslo 0152, Norway
From $67/night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Air Conditioning
DK Eyewitness
"Small, basic but comfortable, the hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and rooms in two categories, budget and standard."
Rough Guide
"This modest but pleasant hotel, a long-time favourite with budget travellers, is located above shops in a typical Oslo apartment block near Oslo S."
Oyster
Budget
"From booking to payment to check-in and check-out, it's self-service at the budget Citybox Oslo, with kiosks handling the functions usually assumed by a front desk." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This functional city chain comes to Oslo with its trademark brand of no-frills, bare-bones rooms at bargain prices (well, at least for Norway)." Full review
Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic Show All Reviews
Karl Johans Gate 31, Oslo NO-0159, Norway
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Charming bedrooms... characterful cafe."
Frommer's
"Famous guests still arrive at Norway's premier hotel, and you are likely to see CEOs, Nobel Prize winners, and movie stars." Full review
Insight Guides
"This exclusive hotel has been the location for many Nobel Prize celebrations and is where visiting heads of state tend to stay when they’re in town."
Concierge
"The self-consciously elegant ambience in the public areas... carries into the 290 guest rooms, which are dressed with flowing floral curtains and polished parquet floors."
Travel + Leisure
"Louis XVI Revival-style building with opulent interiors that is known for hosting Nobel Peace Prize winners." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It has been extended and modernized over the years, and today is a superb mix of tradition and modern comfort."
Rough Guide
"Once Norway’s most prestigious hotel, its café the haunt of Ibsen and his chums, the Grand remains Oslo’s most famous hotel, but its 300-odd guest rooms vary enormously."
Star Service
"This is Oslo's undisputed grande dame and a hotel that finds favor with demanding travelers, whether they're here for business or pleasure." Full review
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Fodor's
"This very central hotel is the choice of visiting heads of state, rock musicians and Nobel Peace Prize winners." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Recently restored hotel dating from 1874 in an excellent location right in the heart of Oslo." Full review