Sentrum Travel Guide
Oslo
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.
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.
Oslo City Hall
One of the most popular buildings in Oslo, this structure has great architectural style, historic importance and a beautiful art collection.
Akershus Fortress
See one of the finest and most beautiful cultural spots in Norway, with a fortress, museums and other buildings where many important historical events took place.
Oslo Cathedral
One of Oslo’s most famous buildings dates back to the 17th century and contains baroque woodcarvings and highly detailed ceiling murals.
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
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Sentrum
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Great hotel with comfortable rooms & THE best buffet breakfast we have ever experienced-it was truly incredible. The opportunity to have a barista make a ‘proper’ coffee for you was a really nice touch, as were the ginger & lemon shots. Nice helpful staff, good size rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Staff issues; reception, despite this my 3rd stay with them this year, and multiple stays the past couple of years - there is NEVER a 'Welcome back'. Yes I booked via Hotel.com but I always have to ask them to link my reservation to the Radisson App. NEVER have they said it which it's such a simple ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Booked two rooms for our family of four and the hotel was perfect for what we needed. Clean, comfortable, modern and spacious rooms for European standards. Great location with barely a 5 minute walk to the main train station. Only spent one night in Oslo on our final night of a Scandanavian trip, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Citybox Oslo
The location is super convenient. While the room is very basic and small, it is fine for the price. Our only complaint is the noise in the evenings from the nightclubs nearby. The rooms do not have air conditioning, but the club noise makes it too noisy to open windows to cool down the room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
The hotel was great - it seemed to be always busy at reception but well-managed. Our room was spacious and clean. The hotel is next to the bus and train stations but not linked. Some noise from the works across the road were noted at some points during the day, but we do appreciate the notice provided ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Room was comfortable and clean, everything worked, cozy but nice. I would go back.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sentrum
Oslo City Centre
Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
