Thon Hotel Spectrum

Tucked in Grunerlokka, Thon Hotel Spectrum has quietly become one of the more interesting mid-range hotel options in Oslo. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are practical, and guests pick out…

Tucked in Grunerlokka, Thon Hotel Spectrum has quietly become one of the more interesting mid-range hotel options in Oslo. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are practical, and guests pick out on-site parking and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With well over 1,500 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €100 a night, a fair-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Thon Hotel Spectrum is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Oslo more often than not.