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

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

£33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

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

£38
per adult
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

£88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

£37
per adult
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket
Picture 4 for Activity Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

£31
per adult
Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour
Freinds enjoying the view

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

£49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
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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
The price is £163 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£163
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 £144 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£144
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,658 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and room was nice and clean and bed was very comfortable. The breakfast choices were excellent and the food was good. The hotel was in walking distance of central Oslo and the sites so no complaints at all from me."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Smarthotel Oslo

Smarthotel Oslo

3 out of 5
St. Olavsgate 26 Oslo
Fully refundable
The price is £80 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£80
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,991 reviews)
"1st room so small couldn’t put the suitcase down and open. Upgraded room to larger unit. 1st larger unit the TV was not working. Had to pack up and move to 2nd larger unit . In that unit the heat did not work and the staff said they were alone and could not help. This is Norway and room is uncomfortably ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Smarthotel Oslo
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is £100 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£100
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 Youngstorget

Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget

3 out of 5
Møllergata 26 Oslo
The price is £88 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£88
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,693 reviews)
"What a marvellous stay in such a wonderful city. Fantastic room, breakfast options, and unparalleled attention. While I had a great stay, I use this review more to commend the wonderful ladies at the front desk/bar area who solidified my appreciation of the Swedish people."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget
Hobo Oslo

Hobo Oslo

3 out of 5
Dronningens gate 23-25 Oslo
The price is £133 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£133
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Oslo Opera House and Karl Johan Gate are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
"The Hobo is an outstanding unique boutique style hotel well located in central Oslo. Rooms are small and cozy but very functional with a modern hip decor. The king bed was among the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast buffet was outstanding ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hobo 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 Chat Noir.

A historic church with a prominent clock tower and a tall spire.
Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
Open Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis

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.

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 Stortorvet and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

A church with a tall spire and a brick tower, surrounded by buildings 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.

A multi-story building with colorful graffiti and overgrown vegetation.
Photo by Caitlin Johnston
Open Photo by Caitlin Johnston

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.

Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

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