Central Oslo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Oslo
Popular places to visit
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.
Aker Brygge
This disused wharf has been transformed into a lively promenade filled with shops, restaurants and bars.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Oslo City Hall
One of the most popular buildings in Oslo, this structure has great architectural style, historic importance and a beautiful art collection.
Akershus Fortress
See one of the finest and most beautiful cultural spots in Norway, with a fortress, museums and other buildings where many important historical events took place.
Palace Park
Relax in the shadow of the royal residence and enjoy pageantry against a backdrop of tranquil lawns and ancient trees.
Activities
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise
Sustainable Cruise in Oslofjord with audioguiding
Our pick of the best Central Oslo Hotel Deals
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Do not stay here if you have children. Children are clearly not welcome and they make that clear. Although the rules say “no children in the pool after 7:00 pm” you should expect the staff to come down at least one or two times while you are in the pool to make you feel unwelcome. Though all the ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
The breakfast was good
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Citybox Oslo
Great location: A short walk to central station, and shops:restaurants, a few steps away from tram stops, Self check in and out. Bed is comfortable, however we had a double bed room, there is no tv, rising cups or ironing board etc in the room, a small basin without a plug, shower is not clean- hair ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Had to change rooms twice, once because of smell, second because of noise from elevator.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
The room was functional and the beds comfortable. The only thing was, there was an awful sewage smell coming from the bathroom, no matter how much we ran the taps and shower. It seemed to come from the shower drainage.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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 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.
