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.

Stay near popular Oslo City Centre attractions

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

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

£22
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Freinds enjoying the view

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

£51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

£36
per adult
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

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

£32
per adult
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

£14
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
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The price is £140 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£140
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
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 £115 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£115
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Smarthotel Oslo

Smarthotel Oslo

3 out of 5
St. Olavsgate 26 Oslo
The price is £69 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£69
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (2,064 reviews)
"Tiny unlivable rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Smarthotel Oslo
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is £73 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£73
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Citybox Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

3 out of 5
Fred Olsens Gate 11 Oslo
The price is £81 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£81
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (2,733 reviews)
"Great location, across the street from the central train station. Comfortable, large room. Very quiet room. Easy check-in via computer system."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Hotel Verdandi Oslo

Hotel Verdandi Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b Oslo
The price is £73 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£73
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,503 reviews)
"Great location. Breakfast was ample, but lukewarm. Room was very small. Not likely to spends time in the room."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 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 park with manicured flower beds and modern buildings in the background.

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 Norwegian Theatre.

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 National Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by a grassy area and a small stream.
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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 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.

A wide city street with historic buildings, a crosswalk, and a clear blue sky.

St. Hanshaugen

You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.

Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

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