Thon Hotel Europa

Thon Hotel Europa Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Thon Hotel Europa on St. Olavsgate, you immediately get that feeling of being right in the thick of things. This three-star property sits smack in the center of Oslo, and honestly, the location is probably its biggest selling point — couples especially seem to love it here, which makes total sense once you start exploring the neighborhood. The lobby has that clean, Nordic simplicity you’d expect, nothing flashy but everything feels well-maintained and thoughtfully designed.

Perfect City Center Positioning

You know what’s great about staying here? You can literally walk to most of Oslo’s main attractions without breaking a sweat. The Royal Palace is just a few blocks away, and Karl Johans gate — that’s Oslo’s main pedestrian street — is practically on your doorstep. I mean, you’re also super close to the National Theatre and all those cute cafes that locals actually frequent. The tram stops are right there too, so getting to places like Vigeland Park or the opera house is ridiculously easy.

The Room Experience

The rooms are what you’d call efficiently designed — they’re not huge, but they use the space really well. Each room has that signature Scandinavian aesthetic with light woods and clean lines, plus the beds are actually comfortable (which isn’t always a given at this price point). The bathrooms are compact but functional, and you’ll find all the basics you need. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays despite being on such a busy street — the windows do their job well.

Dining That Actually Delivers

Here’s something that surprised me — the food here is genuinely good. The hotel’s restaurant serves up solid Norwegian and international dishes, and breakfast is definitely worth getting up for. They do a proper Scandinavian spread with fresh bread, local cheeses, and smoked fish that’ll fuel you for a full day of sightseeing. Evening meals are well-executed too, though you might want to venture out sometimes just because there are so many great spots within walking distance.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this is a well-designed property that absolutely nails what matters most for exploring Oslo. The staff knows the city inside and out — they’ll point you toward the best local spots and help you avoid the tourist traps. Parking is available if you’re driving, though honestly, you probably won’t need a car much once you’re here. The 8.5 rating makes perfect sense when you consider the combination of location, solid service, and that Norwegian attention to detail. For couples especially, it’s hard to beat having the entire city center as your backyard while still having a comfortable, quiet place to retreat to at the end of the day.

To book hotel in Oslo for fjord cruises, travelers claim rooms early to pair sauna sessions with opera house sunsets.

Thon Hotel Europa Accommodations

Reviews of Thon Hotel Europa

• Dicle from Turkey (9/10)

  perfect location to explore city , very comfortable beds, wide screen tv , bose speaker , best breakfast ever . Definetely come back again !

• Serkan from Sweden (8/10)

  Really friendly stuffX good heating sometimes too much in the room and an amazing breakfast with so many options.

• Vagias from Greece (7/10)

  Breakfast , staff , location

• Ivana from Indonesia (9/10)

  great breakfast with lots of varieties

• Angela from Germany (9/10)

  The hotel was in a very good location and easy to get to from the train station. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and we also had a kettle in our room. We had breakfast included in our stay and it was excellent with plenty to choose from. We also liked being able to refill our water bottles and also help ourselves to free tea and coffee located near reception.

• Charlotte from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Third stay here , love the location , super comfy beds , breakfast is the breakfast of champions, However very disappointed that the fabulous coffee machine that has previously been here ( lattes , cappuccinos etc) has been taken away for bog standard filter coffee.

• Sus from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location is perfect for exploring Oslo. Staff were superb. Would definitely stay again next time we're in Oslo. The water / tea / coffee in reception was great but the breakfasts were the best we had in Norway – so much choice and great quality.

• Assessment from Greece (9/10)

  Excellent location, right next to metro, tram, attractios by feet. Very clean. Impecable breakfast, huge variety of quality products. The staff in the breakfast was so kind and attentive.

• Hana from Slovakia (8/10)

  Good breakfast (smoothies, ginger shot very appreciated), clean room, good location, free coffee at the reception and some tea in the room. Staff were kind and helpful.

• Leiva-fernández from Spain (9/10)

  Breakfast with many and varied options. Very friendly staff and attentive to the requests made. Cozy atmosphere.

Surroundings

Facilities