Oslo City Centre Travel Guide
Oslo
Visit Oslo City Centre
Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
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.
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
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Sustainable Cruise in Oslofjord with audioguiding
Top hotels in Oslo City Centre
Clarion Hotel The Hub
I stayed in this hotel a few times before and I booked it again mainly because of the steam/sauna rooms. Sad to say I definitely will not return to this hotel in future. As before I booked the Standard Double Room. The room is supposed to have a small sofa/ chair by the bed, as featured in the standard ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Citybox Oslo
Helpful staff. Allowed us to come in early. No problem.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
The desk manager Kris was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Breakfast was outstanding; location was perfect; staff was incredible
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Spectrum
Amazing place great breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Slottsparken
When we arrived we were upgraded to a one bedroom apartment, the room was fantastic and the staff were exceptional. Breakfast was really good plenty of choice and great quality the staff were fantastic. Very clean, lovely comfy beds Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oslo City Centre
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Mini Bottle Gallery 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.
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.
Oslo City Centre Travel Guide
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- Aker Brygge
- Akershus Fortress
- Black Box Theater
- Visit Bygdøy
- Dyna Lighthouse
- Fram Museum
- Karl Johan Gate
- Munch Museum
- Mathallen Oslo
- National Museum - Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
- Nobel Peace Center
- Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
- Norwegian Scout Museum
- Oscarshall
- Visit Alna
- Visit Bislett
- Visit Bjerke
- Visit Bryn
- Visit Central Oslo
- Visit Ekeberg
- Visit Frogner
- Visit Gamle Oslo
- Visit Gressholmen
- Visit Grünerløkka
- Visit Helsfyr
- Visit Holmenkollen
- Visit HovedOya
- Visit Majorstuen
- Visit Nordstrand
- Oslo Opera House
- Visit Sentrum
- Visit Sinsen
- Visit Skillebekk
- Visit Skøyen
- Visit Slemdal
- Visit St. Hanshaugen
- Visit Tjuvholmen
- Visit Toyen
- Visit Ullern
- Visit Ulvoya
- Visit Vika
- Palace Park
- Rockefeller Music Hall
- Royal Palace
- Sinsen Holidays
- Viking Ship Museum
