Expert reviews
“Dating back to 1894, this stunning and distinguished hotel has a peaceful mountaintop setting with unparalleled views of the city below. Guest rooms have relaxing color schemes and elegant wood furniture.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Free Wifi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
All you need to know
Those who want a quieter and more rural stay near Oslo are guaranteed to enjoy accommodations at Scandic Holmenkollen Park. This upscale hilltop hotel showcases incredible views of Oslo and the fjord. This is also an excellent spot for those who love to ski – it’s only 1 kilometer from Holmenkollbakken, a well-known ski jump.
Scandic Holmenkollen Park was built in 1894, and today, it encompasses 376 rooms. Every room comes with WiFi, minifridges, and flat-screen TVs. Upgrade your room to enjoy tea and coffee makers, lounges, and stunning city or water views. Suites have separate living rooms, private terraces, dining rooms, and/or whirlpool tubs. Hotel spaces are warmly decorated, featuring white linens, soft lighting, and large windows.
A breakfast buffet comes with the price of your room, serving a variety of different breakfast fare. Bistro, the hotel restaurant, serves dishes created from Norweigan and Nordic ingredients, including waffles during the day. With comfortable furniture and a fireplace, this is one of the coziest spaces in the hotel. Scandic Holmenkollen Park’s bar has large windows and natural light, showcasing the beautiful surrounding scenery. This is a great spot to sample local fare or try a handcrafted cocktail.
This hotel has conference facilities for those hosting business or special events. The event spaces include seven modern meeting rooms holding up to 800 people or 500 guests in a banquet setting. Guests can also swim in the indoor pool, relax in the hot tub, work out at the fitness center, or book a body treatment at the hotel spa.
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Recent guest reviews
23 July 2025
Lovely thanks
Breakfast and dinner were amazing
Lower sockets didn’t work, pool was 16+, gym wasn’t included, dust on skirting boards, carpet covering over hole in floor just outside room
21 July 2025
Very good
Spectacular views from the hotel. It was a a little distance out of Oslo centre but great transport links made getting to and from the hotel easy. Lovely comfortable room
A little disappointed we couldnt get the kids in for a little swim but appreciate its a spa. Managed to get open water swimming so all worked out ok
21 July 2025
Fabulous
Everything was just excellent: nice quiet room, not too hot despite being hot outside, excellent restaurant, food and breakfast, kind and helpful staff. Superb view and location.
Very minor feedback: there was no towel to put on the floor after showering.
17 July 2025
I had a great time and for the price we paid, we got a decent service
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The breakfast is good, although if you stay for a longer period of time, there will be no variety. The rooms are clean, the hotel staff is quick to respond and answer messages. The gym in the hotel is great 👍 High-quality equipment and a large space for training
I didn't like the fact that you can bring children to the gym and none of the employees enforces this rule. I felt anxious because the child could be seriously injured while playing with the machines. The hotel is located on a mountain. It offers a great view, but to be very honest, without a car, you need to make some effort to get to the hotel (if you use the bus, the way up takes about 8-10 minutes)
17 July 2025
Should be a five star !
Beautiful location and the view was sublime very large smart tv's in every room with cromecast Food and drinks 10/10
Nothing :) its on top of Mountain, but í like that
17 July 2025
Exceptional
Spacious family room, amazing view, super buffet breakfast, good facilities
Pool was extra which I didn't expect
17 July 2025
Great comfortable stay with good views
Comfortable, clean, good breakfast, great views from terrace, hospitable staff, gym
Not much, note that swimming pool use is quite expensive and not for kids
17 July 2025
Amazing experience.
Everything was just perfect, the bed and the linen were amazing, the room was immaculately clean, breakfast was outstanding, loved everything.
Nothing
16 July 2025
Fabulous
Amazing location
Nothing
14 July 2025
Excellent, would return for sure!
Amazing views, disc golf track and a pond behind the hotel, below the jump tower. You can opt for a walk around the area, lots to see and admire. Our family of four really loved it. Parking is well managed, paid parking in the parking house below the hotel or free parking ca 200m away. Kids receive a free mocktail upon the arrival. The staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is delicious. Stayed in the Standard Family room and it was comfortable, spacious, and clean. Would definitely book again.
A bit disappointed that visitors are not allowed to sit outside after 22:30 local time (we were told that it's mainly due to noise as it may bother other visitors). Would have loved to stay out a bit longer as you pay for location and the view.
14 July 2025
Beautiful and friendly hotel.
Excellent views, friendly staff, and clean property.
Distance from public transport options.
10 July 2025
Exceptional
This hotel was AMAZING and one of the best we have ever stayed at! Our room was fantastic with an unbelievable view of Oslo and open porch with French doors that let in a beautifully fresh breeze. Walking trails to the ski jump and an amazing breakfast with all the works! We loved the old Norwegian style and architecture of the historic part of the hotel. This is an amazing stay and well worth the extra money especially in a room with the deck and view we had! Huge exercise and fitness center as well!
Everything was excellent!
9 July 2025
Great view, excellent staff and a very comfortable place!
Excellent location, great view from the rooms, amazing staff and great breakfast!
Food options in the evening are very limited, buffet or burger, which in fact was very disappointing.
9 July 2025
Family-friendly hotel with exceptional city views and wonderful breakfast.
The hotel is located above Oslo, with wonderful views of the city. The family room was the most spacious we stayed in out of 10 hotels in Norway, with plenty of room for suitcases. When we stayed, the hotel was full of families with children of varying ages so it feels extremely well-suited for families. Breakfast has many options (and a gluten free section) and was wonderful!
Cleanliness beyond the general cleaning of the rooms would benefit the hotel. Hallway carpets throughout the floor we stayed on were full of stains. The sinks in our bathroom had a cool design but unfortunately the place where two slabs of stone meet to form the drain were full of visible mildew which you could smell once the water was on.
7 July 2025
Lovely family stay
Excellent
Bed a bit soft
5 July 2025
Exceptional
The views were out of this world!!
5 July 2025
Nice location… high price… good stuff
Location of the hotell
There are no facilities
3 July 2025
Fabulous
Location, view, character.
No a la carte menu in the evening, only buffet
2 July 2025
Fabulous
Good breakfast with wide variety of food. Clean room. Stylish main building.
There were some small damages/unrepaired issues, e.g. socket, piece of furniture. Shower head spayed water in all different sides.
2 July 2025
Best place in Oslo area!
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Well worth the trip out of Oslo. Staff was great. Breakfast buffet was by far the best we had during our trip. Dinner buffet was worth the price! Surrounding area was fun to explore. Highly recommend
A shuttle from train to hotel would be nice. The walk UP with your luggage was rough.
2 July 2025
Fabulous
The location and views are incredible. Hotel, food and drinks were all excellent. My son very much enjoyed the buffets.
A little pricey for meals and wine but that seems to be Norway.
1 July 2025
Everything is superb
Superb place!perfect for big family like Us
1 July 2025
We enjoyed our stay!
The room, comfortable beds. Clean. Good play room for kids.
We found the food (buffet) rather expensive.
29 June 2025
Oslo retreat with a view
We loved the views and location of the hotel. The breakfast and dinner buffets were plentiful with a wide selection of choice and the staff super helpful. We lucked in with a room upgrade and loved the room, the view and the super comfortable bed.
25 June 2025
All in all it was a good stay
View from one of the rooms was wonderful.
Rooms are dated and bathrooms could be cleaner
24 June 2025
Comfortable for big family (room and breakfast)
Giant, comfortable family room, amazing view, beautiful design, interesting downhill slope nearby. The breakfast was outstanding.
21 June 2025
Brilliant staff in a fantastic hotel. Amazing history and we will be back for sure.
Fantastic hotel in amazing location. It’s a trek out of town but that’s what we wanted.
Not being able to access the swimming pool despite being residents unless you pay the 250NOK which I thought was a bit steep.
19 June 2025
comfortable place and excellent for relaxation.
Location and feeling of relaxation
Timing for breakfast. It could be start at 6am for summer time.
17 June 2025
Awesome
Location
14 June 2025
We really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast buffet was amazing
Well maintained and attractive rooms with very nice bathrooms
A little far from Oslo center, but worth the drive.
13 June 2025
Very impressed, would come again
-Great location: surrounded by stunning views and nature, but still easy to get to and from the city centre. -Nice interior: very pretty decor and great atmosphere. -Standard double room exceeded expectations: was roomy, laid out nicely, bed was high quality, huge bathroom. -Breakfast buffet was extensive.
-Room temperature: felt a bit hot without the window open, almost as if the heating was on too high but we couldn't figure out how to adjust it. -Bathroom ventilation: If there was an extractor fan in the bathroom we couldn't tell: the bathroom steamed up very quickly and I found it a bit hard to breathe having a bath.
12 June 2025
The location, views, atmosphere, food and drinks, and rooms were fantastic.
Breakfast was fantastic - huge menu to choose from, but something suitable for all. The views from hotel were stunning. Room was very clean and beds extremely comfortable.
Unfortunately staff at reception couldn't assist in supporting us book the swimming pool for a family swim (limited to 8-10am). We had no issues with the restricted times for family swim however we were given the business card with spa details and advised to book online. Unfortunately we found the app difficult to navigate, and we were unable to book a swim.
10 June 2025
If you make plans to spend money, you'll have a great stay.
Loved the location looking over the city of Oslo
Cost of food and drink was astronomical. Between 130-160 euros per meal for a family of three.
6 June 2025
Beautiful, historic setting perfect for a trip to Oslo.
Beautiful historic building in a scenic location overlooking the city of Oslo.
Rooms, while attractive, aren’t as functional as they should be. Examples: no shelf in shower for razor, shaving cream, etc, confusing light/HVAC controls, large lamps on end tables leave little room for anything else, ironing board takes up half the room in closet (could easily fit under the bed.
6 June 2025
A comfortable stay for family
It was comfortable and spacious room. Kids enjoyed the stay. Breakfast was very elaborate and tasty
Bit of drive from city till here. Payment for parking is expensive. It could be provided free to guests. Else there is an open parking around 300 meters from hotel.
3 June 2025
Absolutely fantastic and will definitely stay at Scandic Hotels again
The location and the views of this hotel and excellent, it is located about 4 miles from Central Station and about 30 minutes tram ride. It was lovely to be staying outside of the busy city. Very peaceful, how you imagine Norway. It also meant you got to see some of the local area. The staff were friendly. The interior was warm, beautiful and very welcoming, lots of glass and wood and really takes advantage of the setting.
There was nothing that I didn't like.
3 June 2025
Highly recommend this hotel
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location.
The fact that you have to ask for room cleaning, change of towels and toiletries
30 May 2025
Best view of the Fjord
Location, location, location…..
N/A
30 May 2025
Fabulous
The views
The walk back up from the train station
29 May 2025
Beautiful property with exceptional staff
Beautiful property in a stunning location. Staff were amazing, and went above and beyond. We had to take our daughter to hospital for an emergency, and when we returned in the late evening, the kitchen was closed. But after explaining our situation, they prepared a quick meal for us, which we were so grateful for, as we hadn’t eaten all day. Particular thanks goes to the dining manager with the funky glasses (didn’t get his name)
28 May 2025
Excellent
Very clean and the people at the reception where very helpful.
25 May 2025
Exceptional
Location was great! Booked two rooms: one faced the city with a great view. Amenities were very good and breakfast was sensational!
The second room we booked lacked any kind of a view: the windows opened to the side of hill. Wouldn't stay in a room like this for more than one night--not a good value. Had to ask for bath towels.
25 May 2025
Stunning Hotel
The property was beautiful with beautiful views!
Nothing.
25 May 2025
Fabulous
Our room was upgraded to best view in Oslo, it was such a treat and breakfast was incredible
We had dinner there which was not amazing but still ok, drinks at the bar were lovely and so was the barman
24 May 2025
Very good
The location, the view, the ambience was great
The pool and gym was only for adults and extra fee. Kids could enter the pool only until 10 am. No free parking in hotel
18 May 2025
Great break with my family
great location and views over Oslo. New rooms are good old rooms very tired.
18 May 2025
Me and my family had a lovely stay, the view and the breakfast was amazing. Definitely coming back.
Very beautiful view
17 May 2025
It was a very good experience.
The location is excellent if you like to view the whole city. The staff are friendly and approachable despite of the stress of having to accomodate the customers. The breakfast is also superb with a lot of choices from cold to warm foods. Would like to come again without kids 😊
The things i don’t like is walking all the way up to hotel when you decided not to bring the car on strolling the city. Stairs all the way is more comfortable 😂. And also it’s not really 100 percent child friendly when you have small kids but that doesn’t matter. I’m a litle disappointed of the pool that is not public.
17 May 2025
Excellent stay for a nature loving person
Beautiful views from the hotel, looking right at the Oslo fjords. Great size family room. Excellent breakfast. Neabry to Holmenkollen ski jump and nature trails.
Quite a challenge to get up the hill to the hotel from the metro stop with a baby stroller and wheeled luggage - consider it a workout! However, that has nothing to do with the hotel itself, just the location.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
Activities
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
24 July 2025
Very nice hotel