COMFORT HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL, Oslo

Comfort Hotel Grand Central - A design hotel in Oslo's historic railway station with rock-inspired interiors and soundproofed rooms

Located inside Oslo's 1854 Østbanehallen railway station, this 3-star Oslo hotel features modern rock-inspired interiors designed by architects Lars Helling and Ajas Mellbye. Comfort Hotel Grand Central offers 113 soundproofed rooms, including eight uniquely decorated suites - one housed in the former King of Norway's waiting room. The property maintains a 24-hour gym with views of the Oslo fjord and Operahuset, plus a restaurant, Bella Bambina, serving Italian cuisine under Chef Giuseppe Romeo. Standard rooms come equipped with queen-size beds or twin singles, 40-inch flatscreen TVs, work desks, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The property connects directly to Oslo Central Station and sits just 0.5 miles from Jernbanetorget square. Karl Johans Gate shopping street and the Opera House are both within 0.5 miles walking distance.

Pros

Direct access from airport train terminal saves transit time

Historic building features preserved and integrated with modern design

Six themed suites including Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin tributes

Organic breakfast buffet with local produce and hot items

Cons

Compact gym space with limited equipment

Some rooms face busy station areas