The Radisson Blu Plaza is one of the tallest buildings in central Oslo, a glass tower beside the Central Station and the Oslo Spektrum arena that is easy to find from almost anywhere in the city. For travellers, its great virtue is logistics. The airport express train, regional trains, the metro, trams and buses all start within a few minutes of the front door, so a short stay can run on public transport without a single taxi, and early departures are painless. It is a large, modern hotel, with the facilities and consistency of an international brand, and the high floors have views over the city, the harbour and the fjord. Because it is a tower, the best rooms are those on the upper floors, where the view over the rooftops towards the fjord is the real luxury. A sky bar and restaurant are traditionally a feature of the top of the building, so it is worth checking what is open when you book. The hotel has a spa-style fitness area and meeting facilities, and it is popular with business travellers and groups, which means weekdays can be busy and weekends quieter and sometimes cheaper. Breakfast is a large buffet, a real asset in Oslo. The immediate surroundings are urban rather than pretty, but the area has improved greatly with the waterfront development of Bjørvika, and the Opera House, MUNCH and the Deichman library are all a short walk away. Karl Johans gate starts at the station, so the classic centre is near too. It suits families, business travellers, first-timers and anyone who prioritises transport and views over a historic atmosphere.
Location
The hotel is beside Oslo Central Station, so the airport train, regional trains and the metro are within minutes. The Opera House, MUNCH and the Bjørvika waterfront are an easy walk, and Karl Johans gate begins at the station, leading to the Parliament and the Royal Palace.
Who it suits
Families and groups who want space and convenience, business travellers, and visitors with early or late trains. Ask for a high floor with a view over the fjord, and choose a room on the side facing away from the station if you are sensitive to noise.
Booking tips
Weekday rates are driven by business travel, so weekends often cost less. Include breakfast, check what is open at the top of the tower, and compare room categories, as the views are the main thing you are paying for.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to Oslo Central Station
- ✓Airport train at the door
- ✓Metro and tram connections
- ✓High-floor fjord views
- ✓Large breakfast buffet
- ✓Fitness area
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Walk to the Opera House
Good questions
Where is the Radisson Blu Plaza?+
Beside Oslo Central Station, a short walk from the Opera House and the start of Karl Johans gate.
Is it good for the airport?+
Yes. The airport express train leaves from the central station beside the hotel.
Which rooms have the best views?+
The upper floors, which look over the city and towards the fjord.
