Grand Hotel Oslo: Location & Distance to Oslo Opera House

Name: Grand Hotel Oslo
Address: Karl Johans gt. 31, Oslo, 挪威

Grand Hotel Oslo: Location & Distance to Oslo Opera House

At a glance: 5-star · Renovated 2016 · 284 rooms

Near: Historical Museum · 5 min walk

Guests love: Location

Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic sits in the middle of the city, a short walk from Karl Johan Gate and the Norwegian Parliament, which is just 0.1 km away. Aker Brygge is 14 minutes on foot, and the Oslo Opera House is 2.5 mi (4 km) off. The Historical Museum and Oslo Cathedral are each five minutes away on foot, the National Museum is an eight-minute walk, and Akershus Fortress takes nine minutes.

Guests can use the health club and sauna. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout, and the hotel offers concierge services and wedding services.

Palmen Restaurant serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner, with room service available during limited hours. Two bars and lounges are on site for a refreshing drink. A buffet breakfast is laid out on weekdays and weekends.

Dry cleaning and laundry services are provided, the front desk is staffed around the clock, and multilingual staff are on hand. Conference space and meeting rooms are available for events.

The 284 guestrooms come with minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and digital programming is on offer for entertainment. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers, and each room has a phone, a safe, and a desk.

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Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
Pets on request
Extra bedsUp to 1
German, Spanish

Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 20 years old.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Amenities

Property amenities

Bar
Restaurant
Room service
Sauna
Spa
Swimming pool
Wi-Fi in public areas
Elevator
24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Meeting Room

Room types

Double rooms
Twin rooms
King rooms
Single rooms
Family rooms
Suites
City view
Rooms with a view

Guest reviews

4.4Very good(2,577)

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4/5

Google· a week ago

We visited Oslo for the Women’s Champions League Final and had the pleasure of staying at the Grand Hotel. A beautiful hotel with so much history and character, and a wonderful place to call home during such a special weekend. We really enjoyed our time in Oslo! The one disappointment was that several areas of the hotel were closed and service was noticeably slower due to an ongoing staff strike. We completely understand and respect the situation, and certainly don’t hold it against the staff who were working. However, we really wish this had been communicated before our arrival. When you’re looking forward to staying at a hotel like the Grand, knowing what to expect makes a big difference. Despite that, we had a lovely stay and would absolutely consider returning. Hopefully next time we’ll get to experience everything the Grand Hotel has to offer! A memorable weekend in Oslo, made even more special by the football!

Julia

5/5

Google· 3 months ago

An outstanding hotel in every way. The rooms were comfortable, elegant, and very well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome throughout our stay. The highlight was definitely the breakfast buffet. It offered an incredible variety of fresh, high-quality food, with something for every taste. Everything was beautifully presented, delicious, and constantly replenished. It was one of the best hotel breakfasts we’ve ever had. The location is also excellent, making it easy to explore Oslo on foot. We had a wonderful stay and would gladly return. Highly recommended!

RanyDanny

4/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

Stayed in this hotel while attending a business conference. |The location is unbeatable. Right in the middle of the action in the historic area of Oslo. |The hotel itself is very nice and lives to its reputation. Service was great (including a surprising early check in). The rooms are ample but they have these little steps to get in and to get into the bathroom that can be deceiving. The bed and pillows are heavenly. Bathroom excellent. The buffet breakfast is another level. One of the best I have experienced ever! My main concern is the noise isolation towards the outside. My room was facing a not so busy side street but even being in the 4th floor, I heard the people talking and, of course any other conversation happening there. That really affected my sleep for the two nights.

Suthilux V.

4/5

Google· a week ago

The hotel is a well-established property with several elegant-looking dining areas. The breakfast offers a wide variety of options, although there is still room for improvement in terms of quality. The location is quite convenient, right in the city center and easy to find. The gym is also well-equipped, with a good selection of fitness equipment.

Response from the property

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast and will share this with our restaurant team. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards Thomas Assistant Front Office Manager

Kris Durbin

4/5

Google· 2 months ago

Very posh hotel! Very elegant and very friendly desk staff. Our superior plus room was very nice as well and offered plenty of room for our family of 3 -- they prepared a pull out bed for our daughter in advance of our arrival, which was very nice. The breakfast was adequate -- a typical european breakfast offering, however the warm offerings were not very warm. My only sincere complaint was the rooftop bar -- we wanted to have an afternoon pint, but were excused from the patio being told that it was "adults only" and our daughter could not be there. It is not as if we are a bunch of younger teens trying to get alcohol -- our daughter is 8 and we were accompanying her. This was at 6:00 PM which was just incredibly bizarre. The lobby bar had a nice wine selection, and provided us wine glasses to take to our room. The bottle service was a little over-priced compared to other hotels in Scandinavia.

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4.2/5

Trip.com· 4 months ago

Pool was much too warm to swim; hair dryer didn’t work properly, seamed stuff was a bit bored by their job.

Lucas Venugopal

3/5

Google· 3 months ago

3 (at most) No AC, shower door was broken, phone was broken, stopped serving cocktails but still appeared to be working there so it’s just laziness, breakfast was average and here’s the part that got me to write the review: the pool, not only cost money which is ridiculous, but just straight up was never available during our stay which I was looking forward to. First they were fixing it which i understand then they told us it closed at 10 but when we got there at 8 it had closed at 8 and the next day the same thing happened where we were planning to go at 6 but on this day it was closing at 6?? I rate hotels based on the experience I expected and the bar for this hotel was very high and did not deliver. That being said, many aspects like the design of the hotel itself and the location were very nice. Please take it as feedback not targeted criticism.

sethdgpt

5/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

Stayed in September for a business conference. My room was upgraded from a standard to a king room on the top floor with a terrace. While I was only in the room for sleep due to the conference, the history and atmosphere of the hotel was evident. The breakfast was easily accessible and had all that you need to start the day right. Located so close to the national theater train station if the price was right I would gladly stay again.

Where can I eat near Grand Hotel Oslo?

For dining right at the hotel, try Palmen Restaurant, Grand Café, the Othilia lobby bar, or the Eight rooftop bar for drinks and views. Just around the corner, Brasserie France offers French bistro cooking, and Statholdergaarden, a Michelin-starred spot, is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel's own restaurants and bars cover you for meals and evening drinks, while the waterfront restaurants and bars are about a 10-minute walk toward the Oslofjord.

What is the area around Grand Hotel Oslo like?

The hotel sits on Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main parade street, in the very center. Within a five-minute walk you have the Historical Museum and Oslo Cathedral, and the National Museum is eight minutes away. Akershus Fortress is nine minutes on foot, and the Oslo Opera House is a 13-minute walk. The Royal Palace and Parliament are also right nearby, and several shopping centers like Eger Karl Johan, Paleet, Steen & Strøm, and GlasMagasinet are within a five-minute walk. It is a central, walkable base with the city's key landmarks all around.

How do I get to Grand Hotel Oslo from the airport or main train station?

Arriving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, take the Airport Express train to Nationaltheatret station, a five-minute walk from the hotel along Karl Johans gate. Nationaltheatret also connects to the city’s tram, bus and underground lines. If you come from the main Oslo station, you can walk about 15 minutes or transfer to Nationaltheatret. A taxi or ride-hailing service from the airport takes around 50 minutes for the 50-kilometre drive. For Sandefjord Airport Torp, the Torp Expressen bus ends at Oslo Bus Terminal, from where you can take a short taxi or tram ride.

What's there to do near Grand Hotel Oslo in the evening?

After dinner, head to the Eight rooftop bar for panoramic Oslo views over cocktails. The lobby bar Othilia offers a relaxed lounge. For a walk, Akershus Fortress is nine minutes on foot and Oslo Opera House thirteen, both nice in the evening. The area around Karl Johan has many bars and restaurants. Use the hotel's Palmen for a classic dinner first.

Is Grand Hotel Oslo a good base for exploring Oslo?

Grand Hotel Oslo is a great base for exploring Oslo, with most key sights within a short walk. The Historical Museum and Oslo Cathedral are each a 5-minute walk, the National Museum is 8 minutes, and Akershus Fortress is 9 minutes away. The Oslo Opera House is a 13-minute walk, and the Munch museum is 15 minutes on foot. Frognerseteren Park and the Fram Museum are further out at 2.1 km and 2.5 km, so you will want to take a tram or bus to reach those. For everything in the city center, you can simply step out the door and start sightseeing.

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