Scandic Hotels in Oslo

The hotel has old time charm and you can tell it’s very old. The receptionist were late check in us in as there was only one person working at the counter and then when it was our turn the receptionist left us without a word to talk on the phone. The staff are unhelpful, no one helped us with our bags or offered to help. We had to drag our bags through some parts of the hotel that had stairs. The towels weren’t clean either. The hotel has great location and we had fun watching the fireworks at the terrace.

Hotel location is good. Went at Christmas, next to the Christmas market and the city's commercial streets. Most of the popular attractions are within walking distance. Five minutes walk to the pier to take a cruise, the pier view is also very good. In other aspects of the hotel, the service is very good, the rooms are relatively large, the bathroom floor has underfloor heating, and the breakfast is plentiful.

We were satisfied with our stay at the hotel! Spacious clean room, decent bathroom, kettle, cups, coffee/tea. The windows overlooked the street with a tram, but this did not interfere with sleep. Good location, literally 10 minutes to the town hall) Excellent breakfast, varied buffet.

The fourth super-leady family, the children love. Beach in home format, very funny. Breakfast with a lot of varieties!

Truly one of the best hotel stays I have ever experienced. The hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure we were well accommodated and comfortable throughout. When we arrived at the hotel it was 11AM, so I mentioned to the front desk staff that I know it was far too early for us to receive our room (check in is typically at 3PM) and that we would like to simply drop off our bags. Without any special requests, the front desk staff immediately prepared our room keys of us to check in right away, which was hugely appreciated since we had caught a very early morning flight in. We loved the room. It was very comfortable for the 3 of us, although a bit tight but that's what we expected for hotel rooms in Europe. The bathroom was well fitted and had all the basic toiletries required (shampoo, body wash, hand soap), however we hoped to have body lotion as well, so we asked housekeeping whether any was available and they immediately brought 3 LARGE bottles for each of us to use. I have never seen such massive toiletries and in such generous quantities supplied at any hotel before, which again made us feel very well taken care of. Finally on our check out day our flight was not until 6PM and since checkout is typically at 11AM I requested for just a 1 hr extension. Although they were very busy for it being the beginning of summer holidays, without any hesitation the front desk staff extended our checkout time to 3PM. I was once again very pleasantly surprised and appreciative. My last note is to touch on the complimentary tea and coffee always available in the lobby, as well as the fabulous buffet breakfast they served. Cannot recommend this hotel enough!

I would really have liked to have given this a five star review, because the reception staff were super friendly, making sure I knew where the tourist attractions were and how to get there on my first day and letting me use the toilet when I popped back on my last day well after I’d checked out, as well as giving me a room with a phenomenal view of the fjord, but a couple of things took the shine off for me. One was the lack of air con. I mis-understood how hot Oslo could be, which is kind of on me and not the hotel BUT the DIY open window and fan arrangement weren’t entirely satisfactory, and while I was in my room, I never felt entirely comfortable with how hot I was. I guess the opposite could also be true if you can’t control how hot or cold your room gets in winter (when I assume my imaginings of snow drifts is actually a thing). Secondly was the breakfast. I can in no way fault the food - smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, bread, carrot cake (always a joy, whatever the time of day), melon, cheese and ham, but trying to find a table was sometimes impossible. It was particularly difficult for me as a solo traveller. It involved getting up early, crossing my fingers and piling everything on my plate in one go, just in case. Some days it was fine, but one day, after walking what felt like the entire length of the shopping centre getting increasingly dispondent, I had to perch on the end of a table with a group of pensioners who were staying there after two weeks travelling up and down Scandinavia together on train. Fortunately I am mature enough to be able to make small talk, but I can see how it wouldn’t go down so well with everyone else. Coffee was also a hit hit and miss - I was only offered some two out of four days. These little quirks are a real shame, because the location is great (handy for the train and city centre tourist attractions), and as I say, the staff on reception were lovely (and based on what I heard while I was standing in line, some of the other guests can be quite demanding). If I’m in Oslo again, I would definitely consider staying here again (but maybe bring a handheld fan or multiple layers of clothing, depending on the season) and maybe avoiding the breakfast.

Booked a double room with a large bed, the room was full, and the shower gel and shampoo were quite quality. Breakfast was excellent, coffee juice tea, hot food, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, sausage, etc., especially recommended scrambled eggs. Living on the 6th floor this time, the window is facing the street and the building.

With a stay at Scandic Vulkan, you'll be centrally located in Oslo, within a 5-minute drive of Oslo Spektrum and Oslo Opera House. This upscale hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Aker Brygge and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Karl Johan Gate.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.You can enjoy a meal at Ristorante Ferro serving the guests of Scandic Vulkan, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.

The hotel is generally good, there is a parking place at the entrance for loading and unloading luggage, the parking lot is underground, and a small door not far to the right of the hotel's main entrance enters. Note that the door and driveway are particularly narrow, you must drive in carefully. The parking fee is expensive, 250 crowns per night, but cheaper than outside. But there were few parking spaces. When we arrived at the hotel later in the afternoon, a waitress said there was no parking space underground, so I went outside to the nearby public parking lot to park. After I unloaded my luggage and checked in, I took a chance to go to the basement level and found that there was still a vacant seat. I immediately went to the front desk to handle the parking procedures. In the next few days, I walked around the city on foot. Without moving a car, I walked to the Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace, the National Opera House, and the Munch Museum. Hotel rooms are more comfortable, breakfast is great, there are salmon, two ways. Hardly ever seen salmon in hotels in Sweden and Denmark. In short, everything was satisfactory.

3 minutes walk from Skøyen train station, only 2 stops away from Central station. Quiet surrounding with supermarket, restaurants and cafes around the hotel. Breakfast is definitely the biggest highlight with plenty of options including hot food, delicious cinnamon buns, crispy waffles etc. Room is spacious with very comfortable beddings, fast wifi and strong shower. The biggest weakness to me would be the heating system which is way too weak to warm up the room in zero degree celsius. Other than the heating, this is a great place to stay with excellent breakfast. This would be a 5-stars rating if heater were stronger.