Thon Hotel Cecil
Visitors consistently praise the hotel's excellent central location, making it easy to access attractions, and rave about the rich, delicious breakfast. However, some guests have experienced disruptions from nearby construction noise, and a few found the rooms to be standard or compact.
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The Thon Hotel Cecil is a solid, no-nonsense hotel for anyone who wants to be in the middle of Oslo without paying a fortune.
You get a clean, comfortable room here. All 130 of them have free WiFi, a TV, and a minibar. They don't try to be anything they're not. Down in the lobby, there's free tea and coffee 24/7. The breakfast buffet gets consistent praise, which is always a good sign.
Location is where the Cecil really shines. You're practically neighbors with Stortinget, Norway's Parliament, and Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main drag for shops and restaurants, is just steps away. No long walks or confusing transit needed to get to the action.
If you're here for Oslo's queer nightlife, this spot works especially well. Several gay bars are an easy walk from the front door. So whether it's culture, business, or a night out, the Thon Hotel Cecil puts you right where you need to be. It's a smart place to sleep if you'd rather spend your money on Oslo itself than on hotel extras.
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We stayed here twice for a night each at the start and end of our Norway trip. Both times the room was nice and clean, and we even got a free late checkout on our final night from the lovely staff.
Noisy room, music until 4:00 am, ventilation noise all night
Stayed here for one night in May. The location is very central, about a 7-minute walk from Nationaltheatret metro station, and close to both Stortinget and Akershus Fortress. The room was relatively small, but perfectly adequate for a short business stay. The bathroom was also quite compact, but this wasn’t an issue for me. One slightly unusual detail – the room had a balcony, but it didn’t face outdoors. Instead, it overlooked the indoor breakfast area. Breakfast is generally something I appreciate at Thon hotels, and this was no exception. There was a great selection of both hot and cold options. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. Staff here was also very friendly, greeting everyone "good morning". On the downside, there was some noise from what I assume was a nearby piano bar. In addition, during breakfast it was possible to hear mobile phone alarms going off from nearby hotel rooms, which was a bit distracting. In general a good choice. Nothing fancy or anything but pricing seems ok and the breakfast is a good plus 👍
Edited *** After the hotel management helped us move to a different room, we were able to catch some sleep. So make sure you request a quiet room if you’re staying in this location. The location and breakfast are great. Reception is horrible at least the ones we had to deal with. We understand the hotel is in the center of the city and what could come with that. However, not everyone staying in the city is for the party. We like to explore and do outdoor things all day, and come to our room and rest fully until the next day. That was impossible in this place. For the first 4 days, noise from the construction next door was unbearable. We were told the hotel was full and that ear plugs were the only things that could provide. Then at night, we were next to or on top of a piano bar and that went on until 4 am, every-single-night. That being said, if you’re here to party, knock yourself out. If you enjoy the outdoors and what to get some sleep, not the place for it.
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Last updated on 26 August 2026