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Scandic Vulkan vs The Thief
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, THE THIEF ranks significantly higher than Scandic Vulkan. THE THIEF has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 12 reviewers including Wallpaper, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
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
Michelin Guide
"New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
Concierge
"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."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center."
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Lonely Planet
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."
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The Guardian
"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"
The Thief
Star Service
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper
Oyster
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
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Landgangen 1, Oslo 0252, Norway
From $375 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"Americans will find this to be one of the best options in town although they are not eligible to redeem or earn loyalty points here."
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Frommer's
"In a carefully restored 1890s town house, the privately owned Saga is tucked away in a rare quiet corner of Oslo, is run on eco-friendly lines, and exudes a tranquil air of calm."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Part of the new waterfront development, The Thief is a world-class hotel (albeit one with a strange name) overlooking the Astrup Fearnley Museum."
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Wallpaper
"In spite of top-notch art and impeccable design, what really stole our hearts was the spirit of the people working here."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Set on a peninsula in west Oslo, The Thief is a luxury boutique hotel in the city's trendy and artsy Tjuvholmen District."
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Gayot
"This hotel will steal your heart with its cool Scandinavian style and museum-centric location."
Afar Magazine
"Rooms are all designed with comfort, style, and entertainment in mind. King-size beds with extra pillows and down duvets are standard in all rooms."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering panoramic views over the Oslo fjord, opulent suites, a relaxed rooftop bar as well as an incredible art collection, it is no surprise that The Thief is one of Oslo’s most popular luxury hotels."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Thief Hotel. Very tall, very glassy, suave and arty – hardly been there three minutes and I’m already feeling a bit secret agent. "
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Hideaway Report
91.0
"Luxurious waterfront design hotel in the center of the Tjuvholmen neighborhood within walking distance of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art."
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