Expert reviews
“Home of Oslo’s famous Theatercaféen, the opulent Continental is wonderfully old-fashioned in style and ethos; there’s a lot of repeat business thanks to the smooth service and warm welcome accorded to all.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
“History meets modernity at this landmark—it’s a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas. The handsome lobby lounge has Munch lithographs on the walls.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Private parking
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Hotel Continental offers a contemporary-classic atmosphere in one of the most unbeatable locations in Oslo. During your stay, you’ll be close to the waterfront, and even closer to Oslo’s most popular attractions, like the National Theater, Karl Johans gate, and the Royal Palace. It’s also just a three-minute walk to the metro station, making it quick and easy to get around the city.
This family-owned hotel has been around since 1900, encompassing 151 rooms in the center of Oslo. While the hotel feels classic and old-timey, the rooms have been kept up-to-date to feature modern amenities. Bathrooms feature white tiling and recess lighting, while guest rooms boast fun lighting, white linens, bold colors, and comfortable furniture.
There are various room options, ranging from single or double rooms to large suites outdoor spaces. Every room includes WiFi, flat-screen TVs, designer toiletries, and minibars. Guests can upgrade to enjoy separate living spaces, soaking tubs, and Nespresso machines. Other suites include dining areas, outdoor terraces, and panoramic city or water views.
Hotel Continental has 12 meeting rooms, making this an excellent option for work or corporate retreats. A breakfast buffet is available, in addition to five other onsite hotel restaurants and bars. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the posh Viennese-style cafe, featuring white tablecloths and a lovely and lush outdoor patio, or grab dinner and a drink at the onsite pub. This luxurious hotel creates an upscale environment for special occasions, anniversaries, or simply a top-notch stay in Oslo.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 August 2023
Great hotel, super clean, very nice staff!
Very friendly staff. Great comfort. Super clean rooms and bathroooms!!
Restaurant was closed for renovation. The bar only offered a few dishes.
9 August 2023
Such a beautiful hotel in every way
Great location. Beautiful rooms and even better staff. Cannot fault this hotel as it was perfect!
Nothing !
8 August 2023
Very good
Central location Attentive staff Great breakfast Gluten free options
Beds were too soft
7 August 2023
Great location and hotel just could have done with a bigger bed !
Location was brilliant
The smallest double bed I have ever seen in my life !!!!!!! If you have a big partner make sure you get a twin room !
6 August 2023
Great location gym to small though
Location
The gym is way to small
5 August 2023
A premier place to stay on Oslo, close to many attractions and dining venues
Very nice hotel, a bit pricey but I knew that when I booked it. It was close to several attractions. The staff was really great. The bar had a good selection. Room was nice, very comfortable bed.
There is a commuter light rail that goes by regularly even early in the morning, you can hear it even from the other side of the hotel.
5 August 2023
Loved it. Would absolutely stay here again.
Most comfortable beds I've slept in at a hotel. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, especially at breakfast. The continental breakfast was outstanding. Great location, extremely easy to get to from the airport.
I wish the rooms could accommodate families a little better. We were forced to get two rooms, which ended up being cheaper than one that would fit the three of us.
1 August 2023
Would like a receipt please!
Excellent hotel - nice breakfast, good bar
I have not received an email copy of my receipt despite sending a chaser
31 July 2023
High Quality Hotel in a Central Location
Very professional and polite staff, in style. Rooms are very confortable and well decorated. Excellent breakfast. Central location, walking distance from everything, including the train to the airport, which station is across the street. We would come back.
31 July 2023
excellent service and perfect location for visiting attractions
location quiet and breakfast plentiful
26 July 2023
Wonderful, centrally-located, hotel that provides excellent value for the money you spend.
Great location, helpful staff, small yet comfortable room and excellent breakfast included in the price
Nothing
22 July 2023
Superb!
A very comfortable and immaculately clean room. Possibly the best hotel breakfast I've ever experienced. The staff were superb - the day of our departure coincided with a Gay Pride parade, the police had closed off the roads giving access to the hotel but the reception/concierge staff cheerfully navigated us around the issue, carrying our bags for 2 city blocks to a waiting taxi.
Nothing I can think of - and I'm normally very critical!
18 July 2023
Lovely hotel
Breakfast delicious Location very good Parking no problem
All lovely until we were leaving. Requested our car and Luggage to be collected at a specific time as we had A ferry to catch. Reception staff clearly forgot. No Apology made. Just said it was ok. Made a stressful End to a lovely stay. Would have been made so much better if he’d apologised.
18 July 2023
Would definitely stay again
Excellent hotel very comfortable Brilliant staff nothing to much trouble what ever you asked for Very central in Oslo
12 July 2023
High class hotel, i recommend it
Everything about the hotel and location is excellent..
Nothing.. All excellent
11 July 2023
Perfect Hotel and Location
Impeccable hotel. Great staff. Perfect location. Outstanding breakfast.
Nothing
10 July 2023
Very nice hotel
Breakfast was outstanding and the location was perfect. The dinner at the hotel restaurant….very nice food and service but we were crammed into a tiny table in between two other couples also having dinner. We were so close they could hear our conversation and we could hear their conversations! And the restaurant was 60% empty!!!
See above comments about the dinner experience.
9 July 2023
Fantastic location, close to all things central as well as National Theatre metro.
Very attentive and friendly staff - exceptional!
Nothing not to like
6 July 2023
Great staff. Roberto, Maria, and everybody else.
Comfort and location
3 July 2023
Nice hotel
Everything
The parking I need to pay for it
29 June 2023
Excellent stay and the staff is superb! Especially front desk Marcus!
Location, service, room size
Nothing
23 June 2023
Exceptional
Hotel Continental was a superb hotel, the staff were amazing and the bedroom was wonderful all our needs were met. The breakfast in the morning was fabulous with a lovely selection of hot food, fruit, and pastries and more. The hotel was close to everything we needed to do and we felt very safe in Oslo, people here are very friendly and are all well educated in speaking english so don't be afraid like myself not being able to speak Norwegian. Well done Hotel Continental for our fabulous vacation, we will return one day to this beautiful country.
4 June 2023
Surprisingly good stay
Location great walking distance to the water and several museums, restaurants. Facility more than adequate, great lobby, space rooms. Staff incredibly polite efficient and helpful. Went out of their way to assist.
Nothing
30 May 2023
Great stay in central Oslo
Great stay at this hotel. Room was very nice. Location was very central. Staff were brilliant. The breakfast was very good. In particular, we were very late arriving on our first night and that was no problem, and they gave us late check out on our last day as our flight was early evening.
Because of the central location it can be a little noisy (especially from the tram). Water pressure in the shower could have been better (though that wouldn’t have worked with the open shower). These are minor quibbles though. Overall the stay was GREAT and we would DEFINITELY consider staying again at the Hotel Continental if we’re back in Oslo in the future.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
23 August 2023
Fabulous
Very nice rooms and excellent breakfast