Oslo City Centre Travel Guide
Oslo
Visit Oslo City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
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.
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.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Oslo City Hall
One of the most popular buildings in Oslo, this structure has great architectural style, historic importance and a beautiful art collection.
Things to do
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Self-Guided Viking Voyage in Oslo's Hidden Fjords
Top hotels in Oslo City Centre
Clarion Hotel The Hub
A nice hotel, fantastic location. Generally quite clean, but could do with a good hoover in public spaces and room. Staff are friendly and polite. Food in restaurants and breakfast excellent. Gym, pool and sauna quite good for a hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Great hotel, excellent location, fantastic breakfast options, luggage storage, nice lobby area with bar to wile away an hour or so before heading off to the train.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Central by name and it lives up to that. I always stay here, modern, clean, handy and consistently priced. Just wish they’d recognise my loyalty to the hotel on their owners programme (Strawberry)
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Citybox Oslo
If you are not expecting the Ritz but want affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation this fits the bill. Right in the heart of the city, with two excellent restaurants attached, it suited us perfectly. The staff were helpful (particularly when the automated check-in wanted to charge us again ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Our room had a terrible smell coming from the bathroom we had to open the window and still was pretty bad. Very centrally located, friendly staff and the lobby smelled great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
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Other neighbourhoods around Oslo City Centre
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Cinemateket 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 National Theater, 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 National Gallery.
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.
