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Scandic VulkanvsHotel Continental Oslo
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Continental Oslo is preferred by most writers compared to Scandic Vulkan. Hotel Continental Oslo ranks #2 in Oslo with accolades from 11 sources such as The Telegraph, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
Maridalsveien 13, Oslo 0175, Norway
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
"This nine-story, stark white angular building rises like an iceberg on the outskirts of the Grünerløkka neighborhood, a ten-minute tram ride from Oslo's Central Station."
Upper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center." Full review
Top choice
"Floorboards and rough-hewn bedheads give this contemporary chain hotel a warmth and tactility that you might not expect from the exterior architecture." Full review
"Another good place to stay is the modern Scandic Hotel Vulkan (doubles from £115) at the foot of Grünerløkka, with the Mathallen food court as its closest neighbour"
Hotel Continental Oslo
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Fodor's Show All Reviews
Stortingsgaten 24 / 26, Oslo 0161, Norway
From $275/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Classical lounge-bar and bright, modern bedrooms... Very personal service."
"It's not the Grand -- what is? -- but this deluxe hotel is beautifully appointed and, quite frankly, more fun, attracting the entertainment industry crowd." Full review
"Meticulously maintained Victorian decor with brocade walls and oil paintings outfits the public spaces; the 155 guest rooms are furnished with antiques."
"A five-star hotel of the old school, the Continental offers exquisite period rooms with privileged views over several interesting monuments." Full review
"The Hotel Continental is regarded as one of the finest hotels in the world. It has been a family-run business for four generations and the building dates back more than a century."
Star
"Arguably the classiest hotel in town, family-owned and with swish public areas that ooze an easy comfort – all pastel shades, flowers, and even some Munch paintings."
"This grande dame holds the kind of sophisticated style that attracts a more loosely wound bloodline of landed gentry." Full review
8.0
"Bland exterior masks five-star service required by core business clientele of financiers and oil executives. A treat for anyone else who can afford it." Full review
94.0
"Opulent family-run Victorian hotel in the heart of Oslo and opposite the National Theatre, with a fine art collection that includes prints by Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch." Full review
"History meets modernity at this landmark—it's a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas." Full review