Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Freinds enjoying the view

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

NZ$117
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

The Fram Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$33
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

NZ$52
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

NZ$28
per adult
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour
Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park

Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park

NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo Panorama Tour with Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Vigeland Park
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Our pick of the best Oslo City Centre Hotel Deals

Clarion Hotel The Hub

Clarion Hotel The Hub

4 out of 5
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3 Oslo
The price is NZ$375 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$375
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,651 reviews)
"Super nice, I would highly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

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 NZ$320 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$320
5 July - 6 July
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! (4,622 reviews)
"About the best thing you can say about this property is that it is in a good location. When the temperature is hot outside, the rooms are very warm. The staff said that while the rooms are ventilated, they really aren’t air conditioned. So they advised us to open the windows. The problem is there ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is NZ$182 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$182
7 July - 8 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,533 reviews)
"Decent hotel, the kiosk for self checkin didn’t work and took us a while"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Citybox Oslo
Smarthotel Oslo

Smarthotel Oslo

3 out of 5
St. Olavsgate 26 Oslo
The price is NZ$132 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$132
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,900 reviews)
"Very small rooms. I don't mind trading off space for cost but beware that this is fairly extreme in terms of how small the rooms are. Doors to the rooms make a lot of noise when opening and closing. My sleep was disturbed by others late to bed and then early to rise. Not suitable for light sleepers. ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Smarthotel Oslo
Hotel Verdandi Oslo

Hotel Verdandi Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b Oslo
The price is NZ$165 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$165
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,449 reviews)
"AČIŪ, tai buvo geras sprendimas pasirinkti jūsų viešbutį"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hotel Verdandi Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget

Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget

3 out of 5
Møllergata 26 Oslo
The price is NZ$149 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$149
20 July - 21 July
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! (2,639 reviews)
"Of every hotel I stayed at in my Helsinki - Stockholm - Oslo - Bergen itinerary, this was the only place that charged me extra to do an early bag check. Otherwise, pleasant place. Room was cool considering the hot 2026 summer. I wish the shower water was more hot."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget
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Our guide on 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 Karl Johan Gate.

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 modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by a grassy area and a small stream.
Photo by Bob Anderson
Open Photo by Bob Anderson

Fornebu

Unique features of Fornebu include the live music and beaches. Make a stop by Unity Arena or Oslofjord while you're exploring the area.

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 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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