In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Hotel Continental. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Some rooms are small, and a higher category did not always feel any different. Many feel the prices are too high for the room sizes and what you get.
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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 hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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- Travellers who want to walk to the theatre, the Royal Palace and Karl Johan
- Guests who value classic service and a generous breakfast
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- You want a pool or spa in the hotel
- You prefer sleek, contemporary design to classic interiors
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An excellent breakfast with a large choice of hot and cold dishes, served in its own breakfast room
- +A brasserie and restaurant in the building, good for lunch or dinner
- +Tasty lobby dishes such as the Caesar salad and the cheeseburger
- –The breakfast offer stays the same day after day, and some found it mediocre
- –Queues for breakfast and an overcrowded bar at busy times
- –Almost nothing to eat late in the evening apart from a cold sandwich
”The breakfast had a large selection of hot and cold items.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, professional and very helpful staff
- +Help with luggage storage and taxis
- +Room upgrades on arrival, without even asking
- –Some found front desk staff unwelcoming or nonchalant
- –Billing problems, from unexpected card charges to paying for a room category that was not provided
- –Slow service at times, and a room that was not made up one day
”The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious rooms and suites, some with a grand balcony
- +Very comfortable beds and pillows
- +Renovated suites with a separate living area and a large bathroom, and free upgrades on arrival for some
- –Some rooms are small, and a higher category did not always feel any different
- –Heating or TV that did not work, poor Wi-Fi, and no bathtub
- –Small bathrooms in some rooms, with a shower screen that lets water onto the floor
”Our room was exceptional, with a grand balcony and lots of room.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Clean, neat rooms, cleaned twice a day according to one guest
- +A well-kept hotel throughout
- –A room that was not made up on one day
”Wonderful staff. Wonderfully comfortable and clean room.” — guest, translated
Location
- +In the heart of Oslo, a few minutes from the harbour, Aker Brygge, the Opera and the Munch Museum
- +Close to the National Theatre station, with easy airport train connections
- +Walking distance to sights, ferries, restaurants and shops
”Within a few minutes you are at the harbour and Aker Brygge, but also at the Opera and the Munch Museum.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet rooms away from the street
- –Traffic and tram noise in street-facing rooms, even on upper floors
- –Noise from a late-night club at the back, and early-morning building work across the street
”The back side was noisy on some nights because of a late-night club.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many feel the prices are too high for the room sizes and what you get
- –Expensive garage parking
- –Unexpected extra charges after checkout
”Small rooms, high prices.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Continental from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)?
Hotel Continental is approximately 38 km from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
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