Oslo/Sentrum

The Sentrum area is home to key national institutions such as the Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Supreme court and most government ministries. The original buildings of University of Oslo occupy a prominent position. The main theater, opera and national museums of art are in the centre. Shopping, eating and drinking dominate main streets. Only about 1000 people live in the centre, including the royal family.
Karl Johans gate, or just "Karl Johan", is the main street and the central axis around which Sentrum is organized. Karl Johan is mostly pedestrian or closed to regular traffic for security. The upper (west) part of Karl Johan is dominated by the Parliament building (Stortinget) and the Royal Palace facing each other across a long wide, partly green space on the south/west side of Karl Johan. The lower (east) end Karl Johan begins at the Central station and passes Oslo cathedral.
Torggata (street) including Youngstorget square is a friendly pedestrian area with small shops and cafes. Torggata connects to the bridge across the river to Grünerløkka area (Oslo east). Akersgata and some other streets around ministry buildings are also pedestrian.

Sentrum, or downtown, is easy to get to.

• • • • The ferry terminalCar ferries: DFDS runs daily services to Copenhagen and Stena Line provides service to Frederikshavn (Both in Denmark).

      • See also the Color Line ferry to Kiel, Germany
    • The cruise ports in Oslo are on four different Sentrum piers, from west to east: Filipstad (330 m (LOA), 8,5 m draft), west of Aker Bryyge; Søndre Akershuskai (345 m (LOA), 10,3 m draft), the main pier by Akershus Fortress; Vippetangkaia (249 m (LOA), 7,3 m draft), south of Akershus Fortress; Revierkaia (294 m (LOA), 8,3 m draft), south of the Opera House. Annually, about 200,000 cruise passengers visit Oslo from these piers.
    • You can get in by car too, but there are tolls on all main roads to the city. Parking is limited and costly. The fine network of public transport in the centre means that a car is of limited use for most visitors.
    • The district is directly connected by public transport from all other parts of the city, for instance all subway lines pass through downtown. All local trains between east and west of the city pass also through (mostly underneath) downtown.
    
    
    
    

On foot or by bicycle

The easiest way to move around Downtown Oslo is on foot. There are rental bicycles at several points, a quick way to get around. Strolling the city centre allows you to experience the expected as well as the unexpected. Places to stroll are the main street Karl Johan upwards towards the Royal Palace by the park Studenterlunden and Kvadraturen, the part of the city that was founded by King Christian IV. In Kvadraturen and the Akeshus Fortress you find some of the oldest preserved buildings in Oslo.
The harbor side of the fortress and the Oslo City Hall is a car-free area. Here you can stroll, watch the boats – some even take passengers – or buy fresh shrimps directly from the fishing boats.
Aker Brygge is a pedestrian area where there are numerous restaurants and stores along the quayside.
There are also guided city strolls available if necessary.

Sight seeing by bus or railless train

If you want a quick summary of the main sights in the city center, there are also double-decker buses for longer trips and railless trains in Sentrum. However, this offer is not cheap, you may save money by using this Wikivoyage guide. Hop On - Hop Off. Guiding in English and several other languages. Starts at Karl Johans gate by Nationaltheateret.

Inner Oslofjord by boat

• Boating the inner OslofjordA relaxing break from the busy city: There are many boats and ferries that can take you to the idyllic, small islands of the archipelago in the inner Oslofjord. Activities such as fishing, swimming, sunbathing, strolling and exploring ashore the islands. To the museums at the Bygdøy peninsula is a separate all year ferry . Throughout the year the Oslofjord can be crossed by ferry B10 to Nesodden. There is also a boat liner to the historic Oscarsborg Fortress off Drøbak at a slightly higher fare during the summer season. Bring food and drink for picnics on the islands before starting the boat trip.

By car

The Oslo city center may seem unavailable by car and parking in the few outdoor parking areas or in a parking garage is expensive. Public transport is recommended, instead of getting around by car.

By public transport

• Royal PalaceThe Palace is the residence and offices of the king, Norway's head of state. Council of State meetings are held there every Friday. Building of the Palace began in 1824 and completed in 1849. The Palace sits on a small mount at the end of Oslo main street, Karl Johans gate, named after the king at the time. It was built outside the city in neoclassical style. Tours inside the palace are arranged in summertime, starting in June 21. The tickets for the tour must be bought in advance from a post office. If there are vacant spots in a tour, they sell the remaining tickets at the Palace to people waiting in line who don't already have tickets. Don't count on getting tickets on the spot unless you are quite ahead in the line since a lot of people buy them at the post offices. There are about 2 tours in English on weekdays.

• Opera HouseNorway's first entry into the top league of modern architecture. Awarded the 2008 prize for best cultural building at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, and the prestigious Mies van der Rohe award for best European contemporary architecture in 2009, its appearance is stunning. Shaped as a glacier or a ship, the amazing building seems to float by the inlet Bjørvika, giving a stunning impression. Climb the building on the marble slopes (summer only) for a unique Oslo view. The main highway, which used to pass just between the Opera and Oslo Central Station, is now moved to a sub-sea tunnel under Bjørvika.

• Oslo Cathedral

  address: Karl Johans gate/Stortorvet
  Oslo's cathedral is none too impressive, but has been refurbished. It was erected in 1697, and expanded in the 19th century using different coloured brick (still visible). After the terrorist attacks on Oslo in July 2011, the square Stortorget, in front of Oslo Cathedral, became the centre for afterthought and compassion. The square was fully covered by roses, greetings and mourning messages for weeks. Affiliated with the Church of Norway, the national Lutheran church.

• Kirkeristen

  address: By Oslo Cathedral
  The small, old bazaar surrounding the church is now used by artisans and craftsmen, and holds a couple of small cafes and restaurants. This building was constructed around 1850 in neo-romantic style on the site of an older butchers' bazaar.

• City HallA monumental functionalist building in red brick. Opinions are divided if this is a pretty building, but it is certainly imposing. The austere facade has a surprising number of fine details. Open to the public, with a spectacular main hall featuring huge murals with typical Nordic social democratic themes. Other rooms are also decorated with a variety of art. There are also some displays of historical artefacts in the side rooms upstairs. This is where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented every year. Although there is no public lift, disadvantaged visitors only have to ask and they can use the staff lift. On one of the towers there is a glockenspiel playing melodies at every hour, the huge instrument is about 20,000 kg and stands 66 m above ground. The building was opened in 1950 after 32 years of planning and construction.

• Akershus Castle and FortressA medieval castle and fortress built in 1299, located close to the city centre. There are several excellent viewpoints to the Oslofjord and surrounding areas. The stone walls create an exciting atmosphere, and you are free to roam around in tight passages and staircases. There are two museums here, both related to Norwegian military history (see museums below).

• StortingetIt has free guided tours in English and Norwegian lasting about 45 minutes, which assemble outside the back door of the Parliament (on Akersgata). There is a limit of 30 people per tour, so be there at least 10 minutes prior to the start of a tour.

• University of OsloThe original campus and buildings of the university, completed around 1850. The buildings houses only the Faculty of Law; the rest of the university is situated at Blindern. There are occasional concerts in the magnificent Universitetets Aula, housing 11 of Edvard Munch's pictures covering more than 200 m² of wall. The room is only occasionally open for to public, but is one of the most magnificent rooms in all of Norway. Along with a number of other key buildings around Karl Johan, these old university buildings were erected in what was then the young capital of Norway. These downtown buildings are surrounded by a pleasant park - the University garden. The Faculty of Law also used to serve as the venue for the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize from 1947 to 1989.

• Government Building ComplexRegjeringskvartalet is a group of buildings housing several of the offices of the executive branch (ministries) as well as the Supreme Court. The area does not display a consistent style but instead reflects 200 years of development. The prime minister's building and the Y-building are functionalist or brutalist architecture. The Y-building has a particular layout and the facade is decorated by Picasso's drawings carved directly into the concrete. Pablo Picasso also decorated the stair well in the prime minister's building. The Royal Ministry of Finance occupies an imposing art noveau (jugendstil) building in red granite. The bomb 22 July 2011 caused considerable damage to several buildings (leaving 2000 offices unusable) and 8 civil servants lost their lives in the explosion. Some buildings have been repaired, others are demolished and some are still in the process of reconstruction. The area is open to pedestrians. A partly shattered newspaper panel with the original pages dated July 22 still stands. The July 22 Centre is the middle of the area.

Art galleries

• Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art

  address: Bankplassen
  This imposing building with elements of art nouveau was the main offices of the Central Bank of Norway from 1906. Now used by the National Museum for Contemporary Art.

• National Gallery

  address: Universitetsgata 13
  Featuring Norwegian art from the national-romantic period, and some art by international artists. Included in the Oslo Pass.

• The Mini Bottle Gallery

  address: Kirkegata 10
  A unique collection of mini bottles. While the bottles are small, the museum exhibits 12,500 of them from a collection of 53,000, over an area of 1,500 m².

• The Queen Sonja Art Stable

  address: Royal Palace, entrance from Parkveien,
  is a museum, art gallery and concert hall located in the former stables of the Royal Palace in Oslo. Varying exhibitions where most of the items are from the Norwegian Royal Collections.

Parks

• SlottsparkenSurrounds the Royal Palace (see above) at the top of Karl Johan street. Oslo's most central park is a pleasant grass covered area with majestic old trees. When you are in the park, don't miss the Princess Ingrid Alexandra's Sculpture Park area, which contains sculptures made by children from all over Norway. Wide walkways crisscross the park. The Royal Guards have a small barrack in the park.

• University garden

  address: Karl Johans gate
  Pleasant park surrounding university buildings on Karl Johan street, completed around 1850.

• Studenterlundenthe park in the heart of Oslo, between the parliament and the National Theatre. Fountains in the summer, ice rink in the winter, outdoor seating and a variety of statues of famous Norwegians including Henrik Ibsen, Ludvig Holberg and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.

At Akershus Castle

Museums

• The Armed Forces Museum

  address: The Akershus Fortress
  Describes Norwegian military history and provides an insight into the development from the Middle Ages to the first years after World War II.

• Hjemmefrontmuseet

  address: The Akershus Fortress
  Describes the resistance against the Nazi German occupation of Norway during World War II.

• Oslo Concert Hall

  address: Munkedamsveien 14
  One of the main venues for classical and contemporary music in Oslo. The concert hall is home of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, a world-class symphony orchestra. The building is modern with a modest exterior.

• Oslo Spektrum Arena

  phone: +47 815 11 211
  address: Sonja Henies Plass 2
  The place for great concerts, rallies and indoor sports events.

Theatres

• National TheatreOne of Norway's main theaters for performance of dramatic arts. The building is monumental and there are statues of several well-known Norwegian playwriters by the main entrance.

• Det Norske Teatret

  address: Kristian IVs gate 8
  The largest theater in Norway where the standard language is Norwegian Nynorsk.

• Oslo Nye Teater

  address: Rosenkrantz gate 10
  This is Norway's most visited theater institution with four theater stages, with different locations in the city. The main stage is the largest. The standard language is Norwegian Bokmål. Rarely performances in English.

• Chat Noir

  address: Klingenberggata 5
  Norway's oldest and most famous scene for revues and entertainment, established in 1912. Rarely performances in English.

Cinemas
Foreign language movies are not dubbed, exept movies for children. They are performed in the original language (such as English) with Norwegian subtitles. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema or pre-booked online. To pre-book, remember to choose the date and the cinema from "alle kinoer" on the website in Norwegian only. Dating in Norway: day first, then month. For example, 03.07. means July 3rd. 24-hour system: 17:30 means 5:30 PM.

• Olav V's gate 4 cinema center
• Stortingsgata 28 cinema center
• Ruseløkkveien 14 cinema center (Age limit 18 years at Vika kino only)

Shopping malls

AkersgataA few exclusive shops like Louis Vuitton, gold smith David-Andersen, Follestad, Corso Como, Ting. The most exclusive shopping-centre in Oslo.

ByportenA shopping centre appended to the Sentralstasjon, with a selection of Norwegian chain stores. Handy for last-minute shopping or filling up supplies on arrival, but mind the opening times, much shorter than the station's.

Eger

address: Karl Johans gate 23 B

High-end fashion shopping in the middle of Karl Johans gate.

• GlasmagasinetDates back to the 18th century. Here you can find souvenirs, crystal, china, fashion, kitchenware and interior design. The department store is famous for their large cosmetics section.

• Oslo CityA big shopping centre just across the street from the Central station. The shopping centre focuses on young people. In the basement is Meny, one of the few full-size supermarkets in central Oslo.

• PaleetAn upmarket, central shopping centre.

• Steen & StrømOne of Oslo's oldest department stores and is newly renovated and very stylish with a number of clothing shops with famous brands, a cosmetique, and an interior design floor. On top you will find an outdoor cafe with view over the city centre and the surroundings.

Speciality stores

• DesignTorget

  address: Byporten shopping centre, House of Oslo shopping centre and Grensen 8
  Swedish chain that showcases high quality quirky design. Worth checking out for quality gifts to bring back home.

• Oslo Gift Shop

  address: Østbanehallen, Jerbanetorget 1
  Souvenirs.

• Living LargeA store for tall and large men, sizes range from 3X to 9X with decent formal and informal clothes.

• Norway Shop

  address: Fridtjof Nansens Plass 9
  Greatest selection in the city of original Norwegian knitted wool sweaters.

• Fisketorget: The Oslo Fish Market

  phone: +47 940 80 932
  address: Rådhusbrygge 4
  Fish market of fresh fish and shellfish that has an aquarium, seafood restaurant and sushi and oyster bar.

• Oslo Wool Shop

  address: Tullins gate 5 0166 Oslo
  Traditional Norwegian sweaters.

• Stormberg

  address: Storgata 7 + Lofsrudveien 6
  Stores for Norway's largest brand of outdoor wear.

• Tursenteret, Den Norske Turistforening

  address: Storgata 3
  Equipment shop and good advices for hikers and cross country skiers, tour maps, booking of tourist cabins.

• Gulating Ølutsalg

  phone: +47 958 42 611
  address: Storgata 32
  Largest selection of beer in the city, Norwegian craft beer from all over Norway in particular.

• Tiger

  phone: +47 22 20 73 50
  address: Hammersborggata 18
  An old-school record store with vinyl, CDs and some band merchandise for those into alternative music like punk, noise and all kinds of genres with names ending with "core". Also a record label and a distributor.

Budget

• Rice Bowl Thai Cafe

  address: Youngs gate 4
  Seems to be packed with locals at all times. Thai food is OK but a bit bland.

• Dovrehallen

  address: Storgata 22
  Old-style beer hall serving delicious meat-and potato-dishes, often for less than 100 kr. Tuesdays are Eisbein day, be there!

• Kaffistova

  phone: +47 23 21 41 00
  address: Rosenkrantz' gate 8
  Kaffistova has served traditional Norwegian affordable everyday-food for more than a century. «Raspeball» every thursday.

• Prince Lunch Bar

  address: Kirkegate 20
  The best baguettes downtown. Delivers lashings of filling on their almighty subs. Also chicken breast, fish and beef burgers.

• Rådhuset Canteen

  address: In the cellar of the city hall
  The canteen is open to the public, and offers good, sumptuous meals at even lower prices than the student canteens. Not many tourists know about the place, so it can be a very quiet place to have a meal. They sell salads, sandwiches, boiled potatoes, cereal bars and other snacks. A filling box of salad (sold by weight) can cost less than 40 kr.

• Fiskeriet

  phone: +47 22 42 45 40
  address: Youngstorget 2b
  If you want to eat affordable seafood.

Mid-range

• Oriental

  address: Prof. Aschehougs plass
  Brilliant all-Asian restaurant with inventive dishes.

• Stortorvets GjæstgiveriTraditional dining in an older, historical building, serving Norwegian food.

• Sabaki

  phone: +47 23 89 87 62
  address: Karl Johans gate 39
  Traditional Japanese cuisine: Of course you will get sushi, sashimi and maki, and also robbatyaki and teppanyaki.

• Restaurant Eik

  address: Universitetsgata 11
  The least upmarket of the central gourmet offerings, Eik consistently get rave reviews and doles out a fine five-course gourmet menu for around 400 kr. Fantastic. Bib gourmand award in the Michelin Guide.

• Restaurant Eik Annen Etage

  address: above the Hotel Continental in Stortingsgata
  When Eik took over the sadly missed gourmet Annen Etage, the food actually got better and cheaper.

• Tabibito

  address: Stortingsgate 20
  They have 30 years of Asian cooking experience, resulting in Asian gourmet dishes from 98 kr for a 3-course menu.

• Xich-Lo

  address: Øvre Slottsgate 27
  A central, more classy Vietnamese eatery with great food.

• Håndverkerstuene

  address: Rosenkrantzgate 7. (entrance Kristian IVs gate)
  Restaurant that also has a good selection of Norwegian craft beers.

Splurge

• Dinner

  address: Stortingsgata 22
  One of the finest Chinese restaurants in Europe. All the expensive dishes are worth it. Try their Peking Duck, which must be pre-ordered the day before, but is a true feast.

• Statholdergaarden

  phone: +47 22 41 88 00
  address: Rådhusgate 11 (on the corner of Kirkegaten)
  Arguably one of Oslo's finest settings. Set in a beautiful 18th-century mansion, the combination of very friendly staff and extraordinary dishes makes it well worth its one star in the Michelin Guide. Not one to miss.

• Theatercaféen

  address: Stortingsgata 24-26
  Pretending to be a classic upmarket Wiener Café with a continental menu. High prices and excruciatingly "culture-posh", food quality is disputed. However, being "the" classic café in Oslo, the experience may be worth it.

Fish

• Restaurant Fjord

  address: Kristian Augusts gate 11
  The best fish restaurant in Oslo, with a menu based on taseful Norwegian ingredients.

Traditional

• Engebret Cafè

  phone: +47 22822525
  address: Bankplassen 1
  - a restaurant where Ibsen, Bjørnson, Grieg and Munch all had regular tables. History is engraved in the historic walls. Traditional Norwegian cuisine. Expensive.

• Gamle Raadhus Restaurant

  phone: +47 22420107
  address: Nedre Slottsgate 1
  Gamle Raadhus Restaurant is located in historical surroundings: Oslo's original city hall from 1641. Serves unique traditional Norwegian food, which it has since 1856. The food (lunch and dinner) is made from scratch, with the use of local Norwegian products. Expensive.

• Cafe Fiasco

  address: Schweigaards gate 4
  Classy place that is not expensive at all. Also has live music and DJs with 70 kr cover charge.

• Andy's Pub

  address: Stortingsgata 8
  Shows most football matches on LCD TVs.

• Bohemen (“the Bohemian”)

  phone: +47-22416266
  address: Arbeidergata 2
  The best place to watch football (soccer) and sports in general, and to have a cheapish beer. Official Vålerenga supporter pub.

• Dubliner

  address: Rådhusgata 28
  A nice Irish pub a little off Karl Johans gate, does a good fish and chips (and a few rounds of Guinness with which to wash it down). In Norway: Good fish? Always! Good chips? Never! Except maybe here.

• Dr. Jekylls Pub

  address: Klingenberggata 4
  Whisky bar with wide selection. over 500 whiskies and several fantastic rums and over 60 beers on bottle.

• Fyret Mat & Drikke

  address: Youngstorget 6
  Intimate and lively pub and restaurant which serves unpretentious, good food. They have an outstanding collection of akevitt (akvavit), the Scandinavian potato spirit that you should check out, though you won't necessary love it unconditionally.

• Hard Rock Cafe

  phone: +47-22863000
  address: Karl Johansgate 45
  Dealing mainly with, as the name suggests, rock nostalgia from the 1950s, this should be familiar. Pricey.

• Heidi’s Bier Bar

  address: Fridtjof Nansen Plass 8
  German, Bavarian style beer bar with the party atmosphere of afterski and octoberfest.

• Hell's Kitchen

  address: Møllergata 23, Youngstorget corner of Møllergata
  Pizza and music, lots of beer and cocktails. Brilliant place that once was the heyday of hipness, a reputation it has to leave to its own basement (The Villa) and Revolver, just down the street. Still a good corner to drop into.

• Public Gastropub

  phone: +47 23 89 86 86
  address: Karl Johans gate 39
  Oslo's largest selections of specialty beers, hearty, simple cooking.

• Sir Winston's Public House

  address: Karl Johans gate 10
  English style pub and piano bar in the main street.

• The Old Irish Pub

  phone: +47 948 796 36
  address: Klingenberggata 5
  Irish pub combined with a nightclub that offers live music, big screen sports and a dance floor.

• The Scotsman

  address: Karl Johans gate 17
  Big and well known Scottish style pub in the main street. Live music.

• The Whisky Bar

  phone: +47 4725 8445
  address: Rådhusgata 28
  Pub with large selection of whisky.

Microbreweries

• Amundsen Bryggeri & Spiseri

  address: Stortingsgt. 20
  Gastro pub & restaurant with its own microbrewery in the middle of the room.

Clubs and live music

Rock music

• Cafe Mono

  address: Pløens gate 4
  Rock/indie music club with local rock stars, frequent concerts with up-and-coming Oslo acts, not too expensive beer and a great back garden for smoking. One of the better places to pick up indie-chicks in Oslo.

• Gamla

  address: Grensen 1
  Rock'n'roll bar and stage in historical surroundings.

• Last Train

  address: Karl Johans Gate 45, entrance Universitetsgaten
  Sandwiched between a theatre and Hard Rock Cafe this gem is easily overlooked. One of the best (and longest lasting) rock/punk/metal/indie pubs in Norway.

Gay

• Elsker

  address: Kristian IVs gate 9

• Ett Glass

  address: Karl Johans Gate 33B

• London Pub

  address: C. J. Hamros plass 5
  The largest gay and lesbian venue in Oslo.

• So

  address: Arbeidergata 2
  Mostly aimed at girls. Nice cosy bar which gets packed Saturday night.

The categories refer to normal prices. Budget: normal prices from under 850 kr, mid range: 850-1500 kr and splurge: over 1500 kr a night.

Budget

Hostels

• Perminalen Hotell

  phone: +47 24 00 55 00
  address: Øvre Slottsgate 2
  Perminalen offers slightly higher standards at slightly higher prices. OK cafe with good, old Norwegian homely grub at nice prices.

• Sentrum Pensjonat

  phone: +47 22 33 55 80
  address: Tollbugata 8

• Oslo Hostel Central

  phone: +47 47 23 10 08 00
  address: Konges gate 7

Hotels

• P-Hotels, Oslo

  phone: +47 22 03 11 00
  address: Grensen 19
  Affordable hotel, centrally located with nice rooms. Simple breakfast delivered to your door.

• Smarthotel Oslo

  phone: +47 415 36 500
  address: St. Olavs gate 26
  Affordable, central - and smart.

• Thon Hotel Astoria

  address: Dronningensgate 21

• CityBox Oslo

  phone: +47 21 42 04 80
  address: Prinsensgate 6
  Sparse and staff-light (housekeeping once a week, no reception, no TV), but cheap and very close to the central station and Carl Johans gate. Family rooms available.

Mid-range

• Hotell Bondeheimen

  phone: +47 23 21 41 00
  address: Rosenkrantzgate 8
  Traditional Norwegian hotel for rural people in town, established in 1913. Norwegian and homely. Tasty breakfast included.

• Best Western Karl Johan Hotel

  phone: +47 23 16 17 00
  address: Karl Johans gate 33
  Attractive 3-star hotel in the very centre of Oslo, fully modernised while keeping its character. Many rooms overlook the parliament building, and the waterfront and royal palace are within a short walk. Rooms are reasonably large for an old building, and efficiently designed. A good breakfast buffet is included.

• Best Western Plus City Hotel

  phone: +47 22 42 11 50
  address: Kirkegata 30
  A relatively small but homely hotel. Both studios and rooms. The main street Karl Johans gate is just around the corner.

• Hotel Bristol

  address: Kristian IV's gate 7
  As soon as you enter the lobby you will experience the unique style characterising the hotel. An air of elegance which has been maintained since the opening in 1920. Today, the hotel is owned by the chain Thon Hotels.

• Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion

  phone: +47 22 47 77 00
  address: Skippergata 7
  Unique designed boutique hotel which possibly hides some secrets.

• Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret

  phone: +47 22 00 57 00
  address: Storgaten 21-23
  Nice hotel with stylish rooms and an evening buffet that is included in the rate. Walking distance to central station.

• Clarion Hotel The Hub

  phone: +47 23 10 80 00
  address: Biskop Gunnerusgt. 3
  This huge, extended hotel in the heart of Oslo was reopened in March 2019. The hotel was at first built to accommodate the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. Gym, indoor pool, relaxation area, library, restaurant, bar and a large number of conference facilities. They also have rooms that are adapted for wheelchair.

• Comfort Hotel Børsparken

  phone: +47 22 47 17 18
  address: Tollbugaten 4
  Centrally located hotel in a low traffic street by a small park.

• Comfort Hotel Grand Central

  phone: +47 22 98 28 00
  address: Jernbanetorget 1
  It is not necessary to wear outerwear from the station building.

• Comfort Hotel Karl Johan

  phone: +47 23 01 03 50
  address: Karl Johans gate 12
  Almost as central to the city as it goes.

• Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station

  phone: +47 22 40 32 92
  address: Fred Olsens gate 11
  An efficient, new kind of hotel, close to most kinds of public transport.

• First Hotel Millenium

  phone: +47 21 02 28 00
  address: Tollbugata 25
  Central b & b hotel

• Park Inn

  phone: +47 22400100
  address: Øvre Slottsgate 2c
  Well-equipped guest rooms in the heart of Oslo.

• Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotell, Oslo

  phone: +47 23 293000
  address: Holbergs gate 30
  In the heart of the city centre. In this 22-story hotel you find the wellness area Lagoon, which includes a great swimming pool and a separate fitness room. The converted rooms have spectacular views of the big city and the Oslo Fjord.

• Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel

  address: Sonja Henies Plass 3
  With 37 floors and breathtaking views of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord, the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel is Northern Europe’s highest hotel. Great conference facilities. There is a gym, swimming pool and sauna at the health and fitness center. Suited 3 min walk from the Oslo S train station.

• Saga Hotel Oslo Central

  phone: +47 23 10 08 00
  address: Kongens gate 7
  Centrally located hotel that also offers family rooms.

• Scandic Byporten

  phone: +47 23 15 55 00
  address: Jernbanetorget 6
  Just steps from the main entrance to the main train station Oslo S, this central hotel is located.

• Scandic Oslo City

  phone: +47 23 10 42 00
  address: Europarådets plass 1
  Very central, 1-3 minutes walk to several types of public transport, Oslo S train station and to the main street, Karl Johans gate.

• Scandic Grensen

  phone: +47 23 15 52 00
  address: Grensen 20
  Not far from Oslo Cathedral, Stortorget square and Karl Johans gate

• Scandic Karl Johan

  phone: +47 23 15 53 00
  address: Arbeidergata 4
  This hotel is within walking distance of the main public buildings and attractions in central Oslo.

• Scandic Victoria

  phone: +47 24 14 70 00
  address: Rosenkrantz gate 13
  Central but little noise. Some rooms have a balcony and some have views.

• Thon Hotel Cecil

  phone: +47 23 31 48 00
  address: Stortingsgata 8, Entrance: Rosenkrantz gate
  Just steps away from restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment options. Not far from Karl Johans gate and Aker Brygge.

• Thon Hotel Europa

  phone: +47 23 25 63 00
  address: St Olavs Gate 31
  Close to the Royal Palace and Karl Johans gate.

• Thon Hotel Opera

  phone: +47 24 10 30 00
  address: Dronning Eufemias gate 4
  Probably the most central hotel in Oslo.Still, it's pretty quiet there. Offers also disabled-friendly rooms.

• Thon Hotel Panorama

  phone: +47 23 31 08 00
  address: Rådhusgaten 7B
  Most rooms have a balcony, beautiful views of the city and the Oslofjord.

• Thon Hotel Terminus

  phone: +47 22 05 60 00
  address: Stenersgaten 10
  Central hotel, close to shopping, nightlife and public transport.

• Hotel Verandi

  phone: +47 24 14 95 00
  address: Tordenskiolds gate 6b
  3,5 stars hotel with 170 rooms between Aker Brygge and the main street Karl Johan.

Splurge

• Amerikalinjen

  phone: +47 21 40 59 00
  address: Jernbanetorget 2
  The former iconic headquarters of the shipping company Den Norske Amerikalinje (The Norwegian America Line) was reopened as a boutique hotel in March 2019. The hotel offers comfortable rooms very central, just off the main entrance to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S).

• Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy

  phone: +47 23 35 42 01
  address: Universitetsgata 11
  Central and comfortable business hotel. Breakfast, afternoon sweets and an evening meal are always included.

• Grand Hotel Oslo

  phone: +47 23 21 20 00
  address: Karl Johans Gate 31
  The hotel where Nobel Peace Prize winners stay when coming to Oslo for the award ceremony. Expensive and lots of services. Excellent view over main street Karl Johans gate. Grand Café, at street level, was Henrik Ibsen's daily watering hole, and is Norway's answer to Vienna's Cafe Landtmann.

• First Hotel Grims Grenka

  address: Kongens gate 5
  Five-star hotel which has received international acclaim. Operated by First Hotels. Member of Design hotels.

• Hotel Continental Oslo

  phone: +47 22 82 40 00
  address: Stortingsgaten 24/26
  Family-run hotel has a large Vienna-style cafe (Theatercafeen) which is the place to be seen in Oslo. Outstanding service and prices to match, still considered fair value for money. Nice quiet bar with original Edvard Munch litographs.

• Hotel Christiania Teater

  phone: +47 21 04 38 00
  address: Stortingsgata 16
  A boutique hotel, which was designed by the architects Henry Fearnley Coll and Hack Kampmann.

• (Jernbanetorget 4 B) is open 24/7.

See "Stay healthy" for Oslo.

• Unginfo

  address: Møllergata 3
  Free use of computer terminal for 30 minutes for people 26 and under, although age is rarely checked.

• Arctic Internet

  address: Inside the train station Oslo S On the third floor (one level up in the main hall)
  The most complete Internet cafe - business center with full spectra of services and personnel on site.

• Oslo S Train StationOn the first and second floor, there are several automated stand alone computers setup for basic internet surfing, as well as an Internet cafe in the bus terminal next to the central station.

• Internet cafe

• Oslo City Shopping CenterInternet kiosks.

• ByråkratFree wifi with purchase.

• As for the whole of Oslo

• Within central Oslo: see the Oslo/Inner East, Oslo/Inner North or the Oslo/West article
• Suburbs within Oslo: see the Oslo/North or the Oslo/South article

Further afield

• see further afield from Oslo/Sentrum
• Gardermoen, the main airport.
• Follo is a landscape southeast of Oslo, where you will find even more surprises.