Scandic Vulkan
It’s all about the hip neighborhood at this modern hotel, steps from Oslo’s gourmet food hall.
Overview
This is one of the few hotels in and around Oslo’s trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood, a 20-minute walk outside of the city center. Part of the Swedish Scandic brand, 180 rooms come with contemporary furnishings and wood floors. However, they’re not the reason why people stay here—instead, it’s to be steps from a gourmet food hall, concert venue, and leafy river walk. Back at the hotel, guests get free breakfast and access to an industrial-style Italian restaurant.
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Pros
- Enjoy a prime location in the Brooklynesque neighborhood of Oslo, steps from Michelin-starred restaurants and an indoor food hall.
- Rooms have contemporary decor and big windows, while superior rooms have more space and amenities.
- A comfortable lobby area is a chill spot for sipping drinks, while the onsite restaurant is a local favorite for pizzas.
- Guests have access to a small fitness center and riverside jogging paths.
- The lobby decor and furnishings show some wear and tear and could use a refresh.
- Couples might find the standard rooms a bit snug in size and may want to consider upgrading to a superior room.