The elegant Hotel Continental is centrally located in Oslo, only 150 metres from Oslo’s main street, Karl Johan. It is the only 5-star hotel in Norway, and offers free in-room Internet access.
The individually decorated rooms at Continental Hotel include a cable TV, minibar and an in-room safe. Bathrooms include amenities and a separate shower and bath.
Leisure options include a free 24 hour gym and a lobby lounge featuring Edward Munch lithographs.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage. The historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo's most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at Bar Boman.
The National Theatre is located just across the street. The Royal Palace is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Continental is for guests who want old-school polish in the middle of Oslo. The National Theatre is across the street, Karl Johan is a short stroll away and the Royal Palace, the harbour and most sights in the centre can be reached on foot. Inside, Munch lithographs in the lounge, individually decorated rooms and Theatercaféen give the house a sense of history. Guests talk most about the staff, who are described as warm and attentive, and about a breakfast served in its own dining room. The classic style also has its limits. Some rooms are on the small side or feel a little dated, and rooms at the back can pick up noise from a nearby club late at night. There is no pool or spa, and the gym is modest. Travellers who want a central base with attentive service will feel well looked after; anyone after a wellness hotel should look elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list in Oslo is 8.9.
What Guests Loved
- Guests mention the location more than anything else: the National Theatre is across the street, Karl Johan is 150 metres away and the Royal Palace, the harbour ferries, restaurants and sights are all within walking distance.
- Staff are described as friendly, courteous and genuinely attentive, from the front desk to the breakfast room, and several guests were upgraded on arrival without asking.
Things to Consider
- While many guests find the rooms comfortable, some describe them as small or slightly outdated, and a few would have liked a bathtub in their room.
- Rooms on the back of the building can be noisy on some nights because of a late-night club nearby, and one guest's junior suite looked onto a building under renovation.
Should you book it?
Hotel Continental is worth booking for travellers who want to walk to the theatre, the Royal Palace and Karl Johan — but pick somewhere else if you want a pool or spa in the hotel.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who want to walk to the theatre, the Royal Palace and Karl Johan
- Guests who value classic service and a generous breakfast
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a pool or spa in the hotel
- You prefer sleek, contemporary design to classic interiors
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Continental from the airport?
Hotel Continental is 38 km from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL).
How do guests rate Hotel Continental?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 672 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Continental have?
Hotel Continental is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Continental offer?
Hotel Continental offers free Wifi, 5 Restaurants, bar, fitness Centre, room Service and 24-hour Front Desk.
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Stortingsgaten 24 / 26, 0161 Oslo, Norway