Thon Hotel Europa
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1901 · 168 rooms
Near: Historical Museum · 2 min walk
Guests love: Breakfast · Location
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150 m away · Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo, Norway
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Google· 5 months agoStart at the hotel's own Cafe Europa for lunch or dinner, with pizza, pasta, salads, and burgers, plus a bar for drinks. For a change of scene, Plah Restaurant serves Thai dishes about a 5-minute walk away. You can also try La Sangria and Fjord Restaurant, both within a short stroll, offering Delhi cuisine and seafood respectively. The hotel's lobby bar is another easy option for a relaxed bite or drink.
You're in the heart of Oslo, steps from the Royal Palace and its park, with Karl Johan and Aker Brygge within easy reach. The Historical Museum is just a 2-minute walk away, the National Museum 10 minutes, and Oslo Cathedral 11 minutes on foot. Café Europa, the hotel's own restaurant and bar, is right on the corner for a bite or a drink. The area is walkable and central, with theaters, shopping streets, and the waterfront nearby for a leisurely explore.
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen, take the Flytoget airport express train to Nationaltheatret station, which is about 300 m from the hotel. Alternatively, the Airport Express Coach stops just 50 m away. If arriving at Oslo Central Station, it's a 1.2 km walk, or a short taxi ride. The hotel is also near Holbergs Plass bus stop, handy for local connections.
For an evening out, start at the hotel's own Cafe Europa, which serves dinner and has a lobby bar. A short walk takes you to the National Museum (10 min), Oslo Opera House (19 min), and Akershus Fortress (15 min), all worth seeing. Nearby restaurants like Plah Restaurant, offering Thai dishes, are about a 5-minute walk away. The Theater and cabaret venues are within easy distance, and the Aker Brygge waterfront district is close by. You can also join a guided evening sightseeing cruise on the Oslofjord, which departs from the city center.
Yes, Thon Hotel Europa is a well-placed base for exploring Oslo. The Historical Museum is a 2-minute walk, the National Museum a 10-minute walk, and Oslo Cathedral an 11-minute walk, so many key sights are within easy reach on foot. Akershus Fortress is a 15-minute walk, the Oslo Opera House a 19-minute walk, and Frogner Park a 21-minute walk, covering a good spread of the city center. For the Vigeland Park, which is 2.2 km away, you can take a short bus, subway, or light rail ride from the nearby Nationaltheatret station or Holbergs Plass stop. The hotel's own restaurant, café, and bar also make it convenient to relax after a day of sightseeing.
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