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 acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
The Viking Planet Admission Ticket
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Oslo City Centre
Smarthotel Oslo
Clean and newish
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Yes the room was spotless staff excellent and breakfast was wonderfull
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Karl Johan Hotel
Centrally located hotel, well.appointed rooms and an excellent breakfast showcasing plenty of high quality Norweigian delicacies and other delights.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Citybox Oslo
breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Near Christmas Market. The hotel could provide free water bottles (2) each day.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Fantastic breakfast and we loved the dedicated gluten free area. Our room with a fjord view was wonderful and the bed was so comfortable. The only downside was being next to the lifts, which were a little bit noisy going up and down outside our wall. We did get used to it though. The staff were all ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oslo City Centre
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Norwegian Cancer Society's Science Centre 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.
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.
