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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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
Find out about the history of Oslo when you take a trip to Akershus Fortress. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Palace Park
Palace Park 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 and shops.
Top hotels in Central Oslo
Citybox Oslo
The location is fantastic. The room was fine. Way better than expected for the price. They had a game room with free ping pong. I couldn’t be happier. I only stayed for one day on a layover
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Gorgeous place. Spa is amazing and a nice big gym too! Near to the train station and shops
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Amazing breakfast, spacious modern room and pool, working from 5 am to 11pm! Pets allowded even in breakfast area, which is extraordinary!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
The hotel was a quick train ride from the airport. It was clean and the staff was helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotell Bondeheimen
all good
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Karl Johan Hotel
Room was spotless Breakfast was amazing lots of choice. Great central location easy to walk to most of the museums restaurants and sights. Walking distance from the central station.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Oslo
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Fridtjof Nansen Square, 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 Cinemateket 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.
