HovedOya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Tom Fryda
Photo by Tom Fryda

Popular places to visit

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Aker Brygge

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Head to this vibrant entertainment district on the banks of the Oslofjord, situated in a former shipyard.

Aker Brygge
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Oslo Opera House

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Explore Oslo’s premier performance venue, famed both for its striking architecture and world-class performances.

Oslo Opera House
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Karl Johan Gate

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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.

Karl Johan Gate
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Viking Ship Museum

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Step back over 1,000 years in time to marvel at these Viking burial ships, testament to the wealth and power of this feared people.

Viking Ship Museum
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MUNCH Museum

4/5(11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

MUNCH Museum
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Oslo Winter Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Carve tracks on perfectly groomed runs and watch daredevils on Norway’s Olympic superpipe at this stunning resort area a short distance from central Oslo.

Oslo Winter Park

Activities

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

NZ$81
Per adult
Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping
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Oslo : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )

NZ$179
Per adult
Oslo : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )
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Oslo: Guided Oslofjord Cruise by Silent Electric Boat

NZ$88
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Guided Oslofjord Cruise by Silent Electric Boat
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City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$56
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

NZ$71
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
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Oslo Old Town Viking Tales Quest Experience

NZ$21
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo Old Town Viking Tales Quest Experience
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Our pick of the best HovedOya Hotel Deals

Citybox Oslo
Citybox Oslo
3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6, Oslo
The price is NZ$128 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
NZ$128
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,163 reviews)
"The room is a bit small"

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

Citybox Oslo
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
4 out of 5
Holbergs Gate 30, Oslo
The price is NZ$228 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$228
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Oslo. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,451 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
4 out of 5
Sonja Henies Plass 3 Postboks 9206, Oslo
The price is NZ$241 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$241
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,804 reviews)
Generic upmarket chain
"Ideal business hotel. Ironically, being next to station, the area is full of some exotic-smelling cigarettes. But not scary like London would be. Jokes aside, my room safe didn't work but that's the only issue we had."

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Clarion Hotel The Hub
4 out of 5
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo
The price is NZ$306 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$306
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,743 reviews)
"Pros: location next to the train station, comfortable room, large free breakfast selection and very attentive staff Cons: the breakfast can be a zoo because of the size of the hotel which means many people jostling for the one omelet station etc. It is also seems to be a hotel used by the cruise ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b, Oslo
The price is NZ$203 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$203
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
"I had a really nice time at this hotel. It’s a no frills hotel, which is very nice and easy to self check in & out. There is a parking garage you can park at right across the street and you are only about a mile from central train station. I would stay here again and I loved Norway!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
3 out of 5
Fred Olsens Gate 11, Oslo
The price is NZ$156 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$156
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oslo. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,570 reviews)
Space at last
"The generous size of both rooms was appreciated, for placing of luggage."

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
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Other neighbourhoods around HovedOya

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Kvadraturen

If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Oslo Cathedral or Karl Johan Gate and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

Kvadraturen
Oslo City Hall featuring a city, an administrative building and a bay or harbour

Oslo City Centre

4.5/5(110 area reviews)

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 Parliament.

Oslo City Centre
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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.

Sentrum
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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.

Central Oslo
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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.

Bjørvika
Oslo featuring outdoor art

Frogner

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Frogner

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