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.
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.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 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.
Things to do
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Self Guided Tour in Oslo with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Top hotels in Oslo City Centre
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Quite a wide variety of breakfast options, the lobby looks fancy. Bit disappointed that the swimming pool and sauna were renovating during our stay which we were not able to enjoy the facilities
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Beautiful lobby, clean rooms and access to public parking garage. Would stay again!!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Perfect location to explore the city and access the central station. Staff were very helpful in reception and you can store luggage if needed. Room was comfortable and warm. Note there are currently construction works going on directly opposite the hotel which may mean more noise than usual. Hotel ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Slottsparken
The breakfast was EXCELLENT
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Citybox Oslo
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
All good.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oslo City Centre
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or National Museum - Architecture 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.
