Scandic VulkanvsThon Hotel Cecil
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Scandic Vulkan ranks slightly better than Thon Hotel Cecil. Scandic Vulkan comes in at #16 in Oslo with accolades from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Guardian
Maridalsveien 13, Oslo 0175, Norway
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
Concierge "This nine-story, stark white angular building rises like an iceberg on the outskirts of the Grünerløkka neighborhood, a ten-minute tram ride from Oslo's Central Station."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Floorboards and rough-hewn bedheads give this contemporary chain hotel a warmth and tactility that you might not expect from the exterior architecture." Full review
Fodor's "This contemporary retreat in the heart of Grünerløkka puts you in the middle of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and the Akerselva River. Powered by geothermal energy and championing..." Full review
The Guardian "Another good place to stay is the modern Scandic Hotel Vulkan (doubles from £115) at the foot of Grünerløkka, with the Mathallen food court as its closest neighbour"
Thon Hotel Cecil
Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Stortingsgata 8, Entrance Rosenkrantzgate, Oslo 0161, Norway
From $122/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "This contemporary hotel enjoys a central location, with many restaurants, sights, and shops within a short walk of the main entrance of the hotel." Full review
Fodor's "A short walk from Parliament, this modern hotel is a relatively inexpensive option in the center of town."
DK Eyewitness "This pleasant city-centre hotel is primarily geared towards business travellers. Conveniently located close to all the major attractions, its rooms are bright and comfortably furnished."
