Central Oslo Travel Guide

Oslo

Palace Park showing a pond
Palace Park showing a pond
Oslo City Hall featuring a city, an administrative building and a bay or harbour
Akershus Fortress featuring a bay or harbour, general coastal views and sailing
Palace Park

If you are attracted to sports, beautiful scenery and indoor and outdoor cultural experiences, Oslo will be the perfect destination for you!

Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a metropolis in close proximity to nature. Here you will be able to enjoy an active holiday while also having a chance to recharge your batteries. Head to Oslomarka with its 618 square miles of delightful nature, or the green areas through the largest park in the city, Frognerparken, where you can take in some cultural history en route.

If you opt for the green alternative when travelling to Oslo, you can start off at Oslo Central Station and walk up along the main street, Karl Johan. There are excellent shopping opportunities and pubs along the way. On the way to The Royal Palace you will pass the Parliament building which dates from 1866, and a quick detour will also take you to the baroque Oslo Cathedral which is used for royal weddings and ceremonies.

If you visit the palace during the summer, you may be able to go on a tour before carrying on to Vigelandsparken. Here you will find beautiful fountains and Gustav Vigeland's unique sculptures of human bodies. A trip up to Holmenkollen should be part of any visit to Oslo. The popular landmark has a ski museum where you can delight in 4000 years of history, outstanding views and a ski simulator!

Hotels and other accommodation options are easy to find when you are in the centre of Oslo and the transport options will be excellent, whether you choose to fly to Oslo airport or take the train or bus. The tram, underground and bus make it easy to experience the capital.

There are plenty of restaurants and other eateries in Oslo – head to Aker Brygge when on a holiday in Oslo. Here you can enjoy a lovely atmosphere and stunning views across Oslofjorden.

Oslo has plenty of experiences to offer. Whether you want to enjoy the parks in the summer sun or the shimmering snow at Holmenkollen during winter, Oslo is a city worth visiting all year round.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Central Oslo

Clarion Hotel The Hub

Clarion Hotel The Hub

4 out of 5
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3 Oslo
The price is ₹15,683 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹15,683
₹17,623 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,279 reviews)
We had booked and paid in full 6 months in advance and were told a few days prior our booking that the amenities (pool, sauna, steam room and parts of the gym) were closed for refurbishment. Not only the hotel did not answer our messages regarding a potential compensation or partial refund, they ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

4 out of 5
Holbergs Gate 30 Oslo
The price is ₹12,738 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹12,738
₹14,267 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oslo. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,106 reviews)
Great hotel, within walking distance of all key attractions. Only negative was the check in queues took a long time

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
Comfort Hotel Børsparken

Comfort Hotel Børsparken

3 out of 5
Tollbugata 4 Oslo
The price is ₹8,103 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹8,103
₹9,096 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oslo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,498 reviews)
Very good location, walkable even with luggages in the snow.Also very happy with the breakfast offered.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Comfort Hotel Børsparken
Citybox Oslo

Citybox Oslo

3 out of 5
Prinsensgate 6 Oslo
The price is ₹8,584 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹8,584
₹9,615 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,372 reviews)
Very central and convenient

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Citybox 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 ₹13,465 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹13,465
₹15,080 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (4,476 reviews)
Clean and tidy with lovely staff. Lots of building work around the hotel so not the best view of the bus station and a building site from our room however the city centre is very walkable and the hotel is VERY central

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Hotel Verdandi Oslo

Hotel Verdandi Oslo

3.5 out of 5
Tordenskioldsgate 6b Oslo
The price is ₹5,903 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹5,903
₹6,640 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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. ...
Hotel Verdandi Oslo
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Oslo

Oslo, Norway - Panoramic view of Oslo waterfront with Akershus Fortress, City Hall and Aker Brygge borough at Pipervika harbor

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
Aker Brygge featuring modern architecture and a coastal town as well as a large group of people

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.

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

Oslo City Centre

4.5/5(394 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 Norwegian Parliament.

Oslo City Centre
An alley at the Promenaden Fashion District in Oslo, Norway, with an art installation called “HUG LIFE" which was about spreading joy, warmth, and acceptance. Through this art installation, the artists claimed they wanted to give the world and the citizens of Oslo a hug and a smile.

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.

Kvadraturen
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St. Hanshaugen

4.5/5(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
Lake sunny landscape in Frogner park, Oslo, Norway

Frogner

5/5(20 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


Central Oslo Travel Guide