Scandic Holmenkollen Park is a historic gem perched high above Oslo, offering breathtaking views of the city and the fjord below. Opened in 1894, the original building is a prime example of the ornate “dragon style” of Norwegian architecture, reminiscent of the country’s medieval stave churches. It was designed by the architect Balthazar Lange, originally serving as a sanatorium before transitioning into a hotel.
The property beautifully blends its rich past with modern comfort. Inside, you will find classic touches like artwork by famous Norwegian painters, while recent renovations have introduced state-of-the-art spa facilities, a large gym, and stylish conference spaces. Many of the 376 rooms are named after legendary Norwegian sports figures, keeping with the hotel’s long-standing connection to the country’s outdoor heritage.
The location is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts, sitting right on the doorstep of pristine forests and world-class skiing. The iconic Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the accompanying Ski Museum are just a short walk away, offering deep dives into Norway’s fascinating winter sports history.
Despite its serene, high-altitude setting, you are only about 15 minutes by car or metro from the vibrant city center. Whether you are dining at the hotel’s renowned restaurant, De Fem Stuer, or heading out to explore major city landmarks like the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the hotel provides a peaceful, elevated retreat from the bustle of the capital.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
18 April 2026
Fabulous
Amazing location. Fantastic breakfast.
12 April 2026
Nothing to complaint.
Breathtaking view from our room. We were more than happy. Close to Metro station and easy to travel.
No bathmath in the shower
7 April 2026
Fabulous
I had to stay longer due to cancelled flights. Amazing stay!
6 April 2026
Exceptional
Perfect breakfast, rich and variate.
6 April 2026
Very good for overnight around Oslo
Great location and wonderful breakfast
4 April 2026
Enjoyable and sweet!
Lovely place and beautiful view. Decent breakfast. Very helpful staff!
Spa was closed during my stay.
3 April 2026
Highly recommend
Stunning view of Oslo and the fjords from the hotel, totally worth the stay, even more if you book a room with a view. We had a spacious, beautiful and clean room, with a breathtaking view. The bed and pillows were incredibly soft and comfortable, had a great and relaxed sleep. Fabulous breakfast, best I have had in hotels, plenty choices and freshly made varieties on the spot. The surrounding nature is breathtaking.Very friendly staff. Next to ski jump tower, don’t miss the chance at least to have a look at this great place.
We booked this hotel not only for the beautiful room with great view, but also for the facilities it offers. We had the bad luck that during our two-nights stay the hotel had ongoing renovations, without previous notice. The first night we could not have a drink at the amazing bar with view because it was closed the very noisy works continued until midnight, making it impossible to even have a drink at the other bar on the second floor. The next morning the whole bar space was closed and one of the restaurants as well. We had to re-arrange our plans for dinner and went to the city center, and actually it turned out much better - thank you Scandic :) We understand that they need to make improvements and renovations, as well as the fact that there is never a good time to do this, but it would have been nice to have a previous notice in order to make arrangements.
1 April 2026
Amazing View for Good Price
The view here is absolutely stunning and it's amazing to be able to see it from your hotel room! Additionally, my husband and I arrived early from our ferry and were thankfully allowed by the staff to check in early. During our entire trip, the staff was nothing but kind and courteous.
If you are arriving by public transportation, be prepared for quite a walk uphill. The hotel is much easier to access by car otherwise.
28 March 2026
Fantastic hotel with special history, great location and stunning views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord.
Such a beautiful hotel with fascinating design. The old and new created a rich history. The location above the city and the fjord was stunning. We had a great room and it was a nice 0.5 mile walk to the T-bann (tram) that took you down the 1,000 vertical feet next to the Olympic Ski Jump to the city center below. Easy parking in the packing levels below.
This comment is true to almost all of Europe ... the large thick comforters are hard to regulate given the rooms often are hard to manage the heat. An open window doesn't always work.
17 March 2026
31st december new year’s eve willl stay forever in our head. no words except go and see on your own
simply wonderful and enjoyable personnel
need to be prepared to climb if you do not have car. but it is good for the cardio
16 March 2026
Very good
No intercom in the room to call reception
5 March 2026
Exceptional
This hotel is absolutely amazing the views are breathtaking I highly recommend it. And the breakfast was to die for definitely book here if staying in Oslo
The first room I was in was facing a wall. But the staff were so kind to upgrade me for free to am absolute amazing room with breathtaking views of Oslo
5 March 2026
Very pleasant
The staff was very kind. They proposed an upgrade and the room was amazing, top floor with a spectacular view. Breakfast high quality
The spa is not free for guests and unluckily underground. I was surprised because they ask you to wear a swimwear for sauna, which is not good for hygiene.
1 March 2026
Every time we stay here, we leave happier than we arrived and will definitely come back.
Close to ski attractions. Amazing panoramic views. Very good breakfast. Clean and spacious bathroom and room. Equipped with hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Unforgettable nice smell of cosmetics in bathroom, seems like a good quality products.
Was very dirty under bed sofa. Spa is closed on Sunday and opening hours are shorter for my taste. There’s no slippers.
24 February 2026
Wonderful, clean hotel and the staff were amazing!!
It was a lovely hotel and our room was very cosy.
The only thing that we didn’t notice until we arrived was that the pool didn’t allow under 16 year olds and you had to pay extra
22 February 2026
Very enjoyable and stylish hotel.
Beautiful building and very stylish. Room was nice. 8 minutes walk to the metro. Included breakfast buffet was great.
Food a little pricey but so is most of Norway in general. Children not allowed in the pool at any time.
21 February 2026
Exceptional
The location and view is amazing. The lounges and bar is incredible, such an amazing hotel
19 February 2026
Perfect
Clean and tidy , great staff
17 February 2026
Exceptional
Amazing location, friendly staff, great breakfast!
9 February 2026
It was a lovely experience, we went over Christmas. Magical experience.
It was an unforgettable experience, well worth the money, the breakfast was amazing and the staff was very friendly. The location is great as it is a short walk from the train station.
Very classy and clean
4 February 2026
Fabulous
The spa was not included with the room you have to pay to go there and it close really soon
30 January 2026
Exceptional
breakfast amazing staff lovely
27 January 2026
Beautiful location for a winter stay
An excellent location and view, friendly staff, and good food.
The showers are designed in such a way that it is difficult to avoid getting water all over the bathroom floor.
25 January 2026
it was very nice
it was clean
21 January 2026
Best hotel ever
Location and views were incredible Breakfast was amazing Family room was massive
Nothing its perfect
13 January 2026
Exceptional
Very good breakfast with a great variety. Restaurant was has quality food. Very cozy and nice hotel.
11 January 2026
A piece of heaven!
Everything! We booked a night stay for our girls trip and the hotel was breathtakingly beautiful. We arrived early and the receptionist allowed early check in without any charges! Had the most lovely room, it was spacious, the toilet was super big, super clean! The brekfast buffet was cheap and super generous! It was the best european breakfast buffet spread we had been on!
Nothing! I wish we had more time to explore
9 January 2026
A wonderful hotel with great service & excellent food. We’ll definitely be returning.
We stayed at this hotel for the second time because we enjoyed it so much on our first visit. The location in Holmenkollen is fantastic, offering stunning views over the Oslofjord and easy access to hiking and skiing. We also loved spending time in the hotel’s spa. One of the highlights for us was the food. Even though it was a buffet, which we were initially a bit sceptical about, we were pleasantly surprised. Everything was fresh, delicious, and stylishly presented. The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Our room was spacious, modern, and spotless, with very comfortable beds. On our last day, we had an early morning flight, and the hotel kindly prepared a breakfast to go for us in advance. We really appreciated this thoughtful gesture.
Towards the end of our stay, the room felt a bit cold, and we weren’t able to adjust the temperature.
7 January 2026
Cosy place for skying and sightseeing
Very nice hotel recently renovated with all confort needed. It is a bit away from the metro station but it is nevertheless ok with a beautifull view on Oslo especially for the 31/12 at midnight !
Parking price is a bit high but it is common in norway
6 January 2026
Excellent, had a wonderful time, highly recommended
Great breakfast, good choice and variety of food. Also, perfect location easy ride to the city centre and close to the nature.
1 January 2026
Excellent and magical
Picturesque, the best!
None. I love the hotel
29 December 2025
Wonderful hotel with further upside potential
Amazing location with a killer view but slightly outside the city centre, newly renovated rooms very nice and great shared areas like bar, fireplace, game/tv floor
Pool access is charged for and kids have no access to pool - could easily had a two hour kids window per day and paying extra for the pool comes across incredibly cheap
27 December 2025
It is always a pleasure to stay at this place
Excellent everything!
22 December 2025
An amazingly hosted stop over on our way to Sweden
Location and architecture and they offered us an upgrade.
2x lamps didn’t work
22 December 2025
What a view!
Hotel is conveniently located on a hillside overlooking the Oslo city, so you get to see the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the sea and city. The hotel is beautifully renovated, seamlessly merging tradition with modern style. Room was spacious and clean, lots of fresh towels were provided. There is a ski jumping centre - one of Oslo's main attractions - located just few meters from the hotel - great for sightseeing.
The hotel parking is not free, in fact it is quite expensive, which is something you should expect when traveling there.
16 December 2025
Exceptional
An amazing frukost, great view, easy acces to city centre
6 December 2025
Very good
modern, clean, comfortable
location - too far away from center, no minibar, restaurant with few options, almost no other option within walking distance
5 December 2025
Amazing
The view, the facilities and everything
5 December 2025
Really good value for money.
Breakfast was excellent and had many really healthy options and also Norwegian specialities. Excellent and very modern gym facilities.
Soundproofing was not that good. The spa wasn't open during my stay and that was a disappointment.
4 December 2025
Very good
The location is amazing, and the old part of the building is very nice. Price is fair. Friendly and informative staff and services.
The double bed is just that: 2 beds, and I slipped between them when I woke up. Room was a little small.
26 November 2025
Very good
Can't control AC, the room is very cold .
7 November 2025
Design,location,nature.
I liked dragestil design,remote location surrounded by Nature,panoramic view of Oslo fjords and coziness.Also it was very clean.
3 November 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic breakfast, great location (just outside of the city by the ski museum), very nice rooms and an enjoyable stay
1 November 2025
Enjoy the view, waterfall and hikes
Great breakfast. Polite and friendly staff. Amazing view downhill to the city. Nice yard area with smoking possibility.
Height difference is high, after walking up and down few days your legs will be sore. Recommend to rent a small car. Place has e-scooters, but they have strict perimeters. Covering small areas here and there. Room cleaning lagged for us the whole trip.
31 October 2025
Exceptional
What an experience!!! Amazing view and excellent services! We just loved it all.
26 October 2025
Fabulous
breakfast incredible!!!
26 October 2025
Overall the experience was lovely. The grounds and the hotel are gorgeous and the restaurant is the
The restaurant was wonderful and the manager or at least the person in charge of it was fantastic. That was the best meal that we had in all of norway. We had great food everywhere but that was our number one
They're always needs to be a telephone in the room. Also the light switches are hard to figure out. For three people it was a very tight squeeze.
24 October 2025
Exceptional
Amazing location and beautiful hotel.
23 October 2025
Nice hotel for short vacation but very expensive parking.
View, breakfast, inside the room and hotel, the vibe.
Very expensive parking...
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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)
- - 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
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & 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
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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4 May 2026
Worth the price.