Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

Oslo

A waterfront with a large brick building featuring a clock tower, several boats docked, and a forested hill in the background.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sloped roof.
A statue of a seated figure with a fountain in front.
A modern architectural building with a glass facade and a sloped roof, situated near a waterfront with people sitting and walking around.
Two people sitting on a grassy hill under a canopy of green trees.

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A modern architectural structure with a glass facade, a large open plaza, and a construction crane in the background.

Oslo Opera House

9.2/10 (2,428 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

฿1,510
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Freinds enjoying the view

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

฿1,506
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

฿1,229
per adult
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line
Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿1,255
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

฿1,001
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

฿632
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Oslo City Centre

Clarion Hotel The Hub

Clarion Hotel The Hub

4 out of 5
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3 Oslo
The price is ฿5,287 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,287
฿5,921 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,204 reviews)
"Perfect location close to Public transport! Nice and clean hotel, big comfy bed! Lots of pillows. Would stay again. Nice sauna and pool room. Really relaxing."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo

4 out of 5
Sonja Henies Plass 3 Postboks 9206 Oslo
The price is ฿5,679 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,679
฿6,360 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,794 reviews)
"Great place to stay and very close to the central railway station . Breakfast very busy but plenty of options. Concierge were a little disappointing with really no thoughts what to do re planning for a couple of days City is walkable"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is ฿3,005 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,005
฿3,366 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,768 reviews)
"The room was way smaller than what it looked like in the picture. Overall it was fine for one night. The location was great."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Citybox Oslo
Smarthotel Oslo

Smarthotel Oslo

3 out of 5
St. Olavsgate 26 Oslo
The price is ฿2,759 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,759
฿3,090 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,164 reviews)
"……………………………………………………………….."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Smarthotel Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

3 out of 5
Fred Olsens Gate 11 Oslo
The price is ฿2,920 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,920
฿3,271 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a snack bar/deli and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,834 reviews)
"No kettle or hot water in room"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Hotel Verdandi Oslo

Hotel Verdandi Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b Oslo
The price is ฿2,844 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,844
฿3,186 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,645 reviews)
"Breakfast was okay but the meat was not my kop of tea."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Hotel Verdandi Oslo
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Where to stay in Oslo City Centre

Find the best Oslo City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oslo City Centre
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A large brick building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a tram.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a harbor with boats.

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.

A nighttime view of a bridge with blue lights reflecting on a calm body of water.

Fornebu

Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.

A historic church with a tall bell tower and a large arched entrance.

Kvadraturen

If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Stortorvet or Karl Johan Gate and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

A large open plaza with a central building featuring a tall spire and clock.

Grünerløkka

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Grünerløkka. Spend some time visiting top spots like Mathallen Oslo, and catch the metro at Olaf Ryes Place Light Rail Station or Schous Place Light Rail Station to see more of the area.

Oslo City Centre Travel Guide