Oslo City Centre Travel Guide
Oslo
Visit Oslo City Centre
Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
Oslo Opera House
The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your stay in Oslo. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Oslo City Walks - In the Heart of Oslo
Self-Guided Viking Voyage in Oslo's Hidden Fjords
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Sustainable Cruise in Oslofjord with audioguiding
Top hotels in Oslo City Centre
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Clean room easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Citybox Oslo
Good price for OK sewrvice
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Smarthotel Oslo
Rooms small. Tv not working throughout my stay.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Staff excellent. Breakfast excellent. Room 2004 excellent views.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Karl Johan Hotel
Warm, clean room. Perfectly situated and amazingly friendly and proficient staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Good breakfast and great location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oslo City Centre
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Stortorvet and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Chat Noir, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.
Central Oslo
Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Chat Noir.
Vika
Theatres and restaurants are highlights of Vika. Make a stop by The National Museum or Oslo Konserthus while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vikatorvet Tram Station to get around town.
Bjørvika
While you're in Bjørvika, take in top sights like Akerselva River and jump on the metro at Bjørvika Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gronland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Gronland. Make a stop by Akerselva River or Intercultural Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Gronland T-Bane to get around town.
