Hotels · Our pick in Oslo
Grand Hotel Oslo
Since 1874

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Image courtesy of © Ignaz Wiradi · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Grand Hotel Oslo
Grand Hotel Oslo, at Karl Johans gate 31, has 284 rooms including 54 suites, in the hotel’s own figures. VisitOSLO records that it opened in 1874 and that Henrik Ibsen and Edvard Munch were among its regulars. Palmen serves afternoon tea at weekends; the Grand Café keeps its historic lines. The spa is temporarily closed for refurbishment.
Why it's on our list
- 284 rooms, 54 suites
- Palmen afternoon tea
- Spa closed for refurbishment
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Grand Hotel Oslo before you go.
How far is it from the sights?
Distances from Grand Hotel Oslo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest T-bane, tram and rail stations
- TinghusetTram200 m2 min walk
- StortingetT-bane200 m3 min walk
- Øvre SlottsgateTram250 m3 min walk
Key sights
- The Royal Palace750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Akershus Fortress850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Opera House1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- MUNCH1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Fram Museum2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Vigeland Park2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Holmenkollen6.9 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 22 min
Main railway stations
- Nationaltheatret550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Oslo S800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
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