Henrik Ibsen’s favourite hangout, this venerable institution, with its opulent draperies and 19th-century-styled restaurant, still retains its fin-de-siècle atmosphere. Nobel Peace Prize winners stay at the Grand when collecting their award. The rooftop bar, accessible to all, has a beautiful view over parliament, Oslo’s main avenue, Karl Johans gate, and the fjord. A standard double room comes in at 2,190 kroner.
Karl Johans gate 31; Tel: 23 21 20 00;
www.grand.no/
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