Oslo

Travel Guide

Oslo Opera House showing modern architecture, a city and theater scenes
Oslo Opera House showing theater scenes, modern architecture and night scenes
Oslo City Hall which includes interior views, an administrative buidling and a square or plaza
Oslo featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and boating
Palace Park showing a park

Oslo Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Oslo

Oslo City Hall featuring a city, a bay or harbor and an administrative buidling

Oslo City Centre

4.5/5(882 area reviews)

Consider exploring the interesting museums in Oslo City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Norwegian Parliament is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station to see more of the area.

Oslo City Centre
Palace Park featuring a pond

Central Oslo

Travelers 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
Oslo which includes interior views

Sentrum

Southeast of Oslo, Sentrum boasts modern high-rises, the waterfront cultural center with the Oslo Opera House, and the Munch Museum. Enjoy shopping at Oslo City mall, and access Oslo Central Station and Bus Terminal for easy transport.

Sentrum
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Fornebu

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

Fornebu
Oslo City Centre which includes a church or cathedral

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 the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.

Kvadraturen
One of the prettiest parts of Oslo, Telthusbakken and nearby Damstredet are lined with colourful wooden houses dating from the 1700s and 1800s - all of which are inhabited 😊

St. Hanshaugen

4/5(7 area reviews)

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.

St. Hanshaugen
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
4 out of 5
Holbergs Gate 30, Oslo
The price is SAR 542 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 542
SAR 607 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oslo. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,290 reviews)
"Great location to walk coty center. Newer hotelwith very nice pool and excellent breakfast. 21st Foor bar has great views."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
4 out of 5
Hotelveien, Gardermoen, Ullensaker
The price is SAR 624 per night from May 16 to May 17
SAR 624
SAR 699 total
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ullensaker. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,665 reviews)
"Very friendly oeople"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
Karl Johan Hotel
Karl Johan Hotel
4 out of 5
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo
The price is SAR 735 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 735
SAR 918 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,150 reviews)
"Superb hotel -central for access to all attractions. Great staff. Comfy beds."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Karl Johan Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Central City Apartments
Central City Apartments
2 out of 5
Brinken 52, Gamle Oslo, Oslo
Stay at this aparthotel in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (1,366 reviews)
"The only complaint I have is that because these are unmanaged or at least I never met or saw an employee - there was no one to deal with the folks who decided to stay up yelling and screaming all night. The next night too someone came onto a shared balcony and tried to look into my window. Just there ..."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Central City Apartments
Frogner House - Nationaltheatret
Frogner House - Nationaltheatret
3 out of 5
Arbinsgate 3, Oslo
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Aker Brygge and Karl Johan Gate are ...
8/10 Very Good! (756 reviews)
"wifi internet was spotty."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Frogner House - Nationaltheatret
Forenom Aparthotel Oslo
Forenom Aparthotel Oslo
3.5 out of 5
Lakkegata 3, Oslo
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Oslo. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Oslo Spektrum and Oslo Opera House are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (985 reviews)
"Great functional interior design. Area not the greatest but steps away from train station."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Forenom Aparthotel Oslo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oslo

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Oslo is great, love the city ! People are great!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful, friendly city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My favorite Scandinavian country.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Super architecture, good museums and convenient transportation. Friendly helpful locals.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

very expensive city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Such a cool and very polite city. Lots of history. Very easy to navigate.