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Classic Oslo luxury that earns its reputation through service, comfort and location.

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Axel’s rating: 9.1/10 · a historic five-star city hotel in central Oslo

Hotel Continental is a historic five-star city hotel, and a strong pick for travelers who want traditional luxury without sacrificing convenience. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise attentive staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness and breakfast. Opposite Nationaltheatret, it makes sightseeing and airport-train connections straightforward. Theatercaféen and the hotel's bars give it more character than a generic luxury chain.

Choose your room carefully: Petite doubles are just 20 square meters, and the hotel explicitly warns that selected rooms sold under its Party Next Door package hear event music after midnight. Light sleepers should request a room away from events and street noise. There's a small 24-hour gym but no spa, so we'd choose elsewhere for a wellness-focused stay. Paid parking is limited and requires advance booking.

Rooms
Comfort and beds earn strong praise; Petite doubles measure 20 square meters.
Cleanliness
Consistently strong ratings, backed by recent guests describing spotless rooms.
Service
Warm, professional staff are a recurring highlight across review sites.
Amenities
Praised breakfast, several restaurants and bars, and a small 24-hour gym; no spa.
Fees and surprises
Paid parking has only 10 spaces and needs booking at least 24 hours ahead; selected event-affected rooms hear music after midnight.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

The location

Stortingsgaten 24-26, Oslo

Opposite Nationaltheatret, with convenient airport-train access and walkable central sights.

Amenities and check-in

Praised breakfast, several restaurants and bars, and a small 24-hour gym; no spa.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: NOK 500 per guest per night; Cot: NOK 250 per guest per night
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Hotel Continental: from $382 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $382 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Continental on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.

Hotel Continental is a historic five-star city hotel in central Oslo in Oslo, Norway.

Address: Stortingsgaten 24-26, Oslo. Property ID: 1007464. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/hotel-continental-1007464

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/hotel-continental-1007464/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$987$1,211 on Booking.com$224 less (18%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $382 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $796 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $1,215 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $1,822 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $2,295 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $2,726 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $3,145 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $3,605 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $3,983 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $4,335 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $4,744 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $5,126 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $5,515 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $5,995 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 9.1/10

Classic Oslo luxury that earns its reputation through service, comfort and location. a historic five-star city hotel in central Oslo, scored for what it is.

Hotel Continental is a historic five-star city hotel, and a strong pick for travelers who want traditional luxury without sacrificing convenience. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise attentive staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness and breakfast. Opposite Nationaltheatret, it makes sightseeing and airport-train connections straightforward. Theatercaféen and the hotel's bars give it more character than a generic luxury chain.

Choose your room carefully: Petite doubles are just 20 square meters, and the hotel explicitly warns that selected rooms sold under its Party Next Door package hear event music after midnight. Light sleepers should request a room away from events and street noise. There's a small 24-hour gym but no spa, so we'd choose elsewhere for a wellness-focused stay. Paid parking is limited and requires advance booking.

  • Best for: couples seeking classic city luxury; first-time Oslo visitors; travelers who prioritize attentive service

  • Watch out for: event noise in designated rooms; compact Petite doubles; no on-site spa

  • Location: Opposite Nationaltheatret, with convenient airport-train access and walkable central sights.

  • Rooms: Comfort and beds earn strong praise; Petite doubles measure 20 square meters.

  • Cleanliness: Consistently strong ratings, backed by recent guests describing spotless rooms.

  • Service: Warm, professional staff are a recurring highlight across review sites.

  • Amenities: Praised breakfast, several restaurants and bars, and a small 24-hour gym; no spa.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid parking has only 10 spaces and needs booking at least 24 hours ahead; selected event-affected rooms hear music after midnight.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Continental, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About Hotel Continental

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Stortingsgaten 24-26, Oslo
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,500 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Oslo Central Station: 18 min walk · TORP Sandefjord Airport: 100 min by taxi · Oslo City Hall: 3 min walk · Nobel Peace Center: 5 min walk · National Museum: 7 min walk · The Royal Palace: 9 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: NOK 500 per guest per night; Cot: NOK 250 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Oslo

Room types

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Standard Single room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Over Theatercafeen Junior Suite

Over Theatercafeen Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

The Boman Double Suite (full double bed)

The Abel Double Suite (full double bed)

The Continental Suite

Royal Double Suite (full double bed)

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