Central Oslo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Aker Brygge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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
After visiting Oslo City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oslo. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress is just one of the places to see in Oslo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
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.
Top hotels in Central Oslo
Clarion Hotel The Hub
"Clean, helpful staff, great breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Citybox Oslo
"The bathroom has a smell, otherwise the room is pretty clean and nicely maintained Location is very convenient, close to central station and cruise."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
"Overall location was great. Easy to get to the train station and local sight seeing areas. Hotel itself was fine, nothing spectacular. Comfortable beds and clean bathrooms."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
"Had a great room with a city view. Construction work going on next door but the double glazing helped enormously. Room clean was generally good but came too late in the day. Requested an earlier clean. Enjoyed the piano player in the lobby. No bar service due to strike. Concierge often not available. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Smarthotel Oslo
"Small and bad. Sheets unclean, had to make your own bed, only one towel for a two person booking, dirty walls, light flickering lights that needed changing, elevator and self check in did not work or had problems, not vey “smart” at all…good luck if your on the top floor, could be going up and down ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget
"We loved this Hotel. It is not for you if you are looking for fancy or even 3 star amenitues but the soft spring coil mattress with foam topper was comfortable. The duvet and pillows were excellent. The staff were welcoming and helpful, the atmosphere is hip and the whole place is geared toward longer ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Oslo
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.
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.
Oslo City Centre
Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.
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.
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.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
