Best Wellness Hotels in Oslo
Enclosed by mountains and sea, Oslo is a compact city with a blossoming contemporary cultural scene and an ever-evolving identity. Both old and incredibly new, Oslo offers history and heritage alongside modern art and contemporary architecture. Fans of Scandinavian noir crime thrillers can explore the well-documented neighbourhoods whilst others might explore one of the many vast green spaces the city boasts (it was named European Green Capital for 2019). The city has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world predominantly thanks to the renowned and brilliantly executed public transport system. Throw in some cracking culinary establishments (including the most northern three-Michelin starred restaurant) and an edgy nightlife and Oslo should be added to your bucket list right now. Here are our fav 5-star hotels in the city to get you started.
Oslo County, Oslo, Frogner
Sommerro
(5 stars)Sommerro is located in the heart of Frogner, a vibrant area in Oslo’s West End and is part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Set within the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electrical company, the Art Deco hotel pays homage to a fusion of neoclassical contemporary aesthetics with original historic elements that have been meticulously restored and developed. Sommerro boasts 231 rooms with 56 branded residences, seven restaurants, and bars including a Spanish tapas and wine bar, an exclusive Chef’s table, and a lively cocktail bar inspired by the Roaring Twenties. The hotel will also offer meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 150 people, a 100-seat gilded theatre, a landmark wellness space with a fully-equipped gym, and the city’s first year-round rooftop pool, sauna, and terrace. It’s more than just a hotel it’s a destination in itself!
Oslo County, Oslo, Frogner
The Thief
(5 stars)Oslo has everything for the discerning traveller including the Thief Hotel (or Tjuvholmen) which is tucked away in the middle of downtown Oslo and really did used to live up it its name as it was a renowned hideaway for thieves, smugglers and assorted rascals! Today, the stylish boutique hotel is far removed from its murky past and is a top place to get away from it all and luxuriate in the spa and enjoy Norwegian food, great bars and top-of-the-range designer furniture. Tjuvholmen beach is not far away, and the hotel is set on an islet which is connected by a footbridge.