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)
Stunning architecture and superb performances make this cultural powerhouse an unmissable part of your Oslo adventure.
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Activities

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary
Freinds enjoying the view

2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

AU$96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line

AU$60
per adult
Oslo: 24 hours Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket Gray Line
Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

Oslo: 2-Hour Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing with Audio Guide

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oslo: 2-Hour Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing with Audio Guide
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket

AU$68
per adult
Oslo Munch Museum Admission Ticket
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

AU$43
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
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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 AU$251 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$251
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (5,018 reviews)
"The Clarion Hotel - The Hub is highly convenient if you are looking for easy access to the train station, which is literally right across the street! We chose to stay here one night in between flying into Oslo (and taking the train right to Central "S" station) and taking the train out the next morning ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 AU$217 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$217
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (4,692 reviews)
"Great room Great check-in Great roof top bar/reataurant. Very comfortable and convenient all around"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Smarthotel Oslo

Smarthotel Oslo

3 out of 5
St. Olavsgate 26 Oslo
The price is AU$113 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$113
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,072 reviews)
"Tiny unlivable rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Smarthotel Oslo
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is AU$146 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$146
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (3,646 reviews)
"Good location and value. Basic room but as described for what I was paying for. Useful being able to store luggage. My room wasn’t ready when I checked in despite it being well after check in time. It was frustrating checking in at a machine and not being able to get help easily when it wouldn’t ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Citybox Oslo
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

3 out of 5
Fred Olsens Gate 11 Oslo
The price is AU$149 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$149
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a snack bar/deli and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station
Hotel Verdandi Oslo

Hotel Verdandi Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b Oslo
The price is AU$138 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$138
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (3,517 reviews)
"Clean room but the breakfast was not that great."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hotel Verdandi Oslo
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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.
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 Norwegian Theatre.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a harbor with boats.

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.

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 wide city street with historic buildings, a crosswalk, and a clear blue sky.

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.

Oslo City Centre Travel Guide

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