FIRST HOTEL GRIMS GRENKA, Oslo

First Hotel Grims Grenka - A Modern Art Gallery-Style Hotel with Rooftop Lounge and Nordic Dining in Central Oslo

Located in the historic Kvadraturen district, this 4-star Oslo hotel features stark minimalist design with gray slate floors and icy-blue LED lighting balanced by wood-paneled walls. First Hotel Grims Grenka occupies a seven-story building with a skylit atrium roof and houses 65 rooms ranging from 20 to 753.5 ft², equipped with Jensen beds and waterfall showers. The property includes MADU restaurant focusing on healthy comfort food, and Q Lounge - one of the city's popular rooftop terraces serving cocktails with skyline views. A 24-hour fitness center provides free weights, a treadmill, and an exercise bike. For business travelers, Grims Grenka offers a meeting room for 10 guests with a projector and flat-screen TV. The hotel sits on a quiet side street with shops and cafes, positioned 0.5 miles from Oslo Cathedral and 0.3 miles from Akershus Castle. Nobel Peace Center and Oslo Central Station are within a 15-minute walk.

Pros

Seven-story skylit atrium creates a distinctive architectural space

Mirrored walls and frosted-glass bathrooms add contemporary design elements

Located within 0.3 miles of eight different restaurants

Steps from historical landmarks including Akershus Castle and Oslo Cathedral

Cons

Some guests report noise during rooftop events

Restaurant closes during summer months