Don't overlook Oslo, Norway's capital city, so often treated like a little sister to Stockholm and Copenhagen. This is exactly where you want to stay for some of Scandinavia's best variety, from super-hip neighborhoods to intriguing medieval history. Shop for vintage vinyl and retro clothing by morning, visit a world-class museum on the peninsula in the afternoon, then return to your hotel before a night out at the Opera House. Any stay in Oslo is framed by postcard-perfect views of forests, islands, verdant hillsides, and the Oslofjord, making it a favorite place to visit for active travelers, as well.
Where to stay
in Oslo
Best Neighborhoods for Dining
Deemed by many to be Oslo's poshest neighborhood, Frogner has its fair share of fancy restaurants, but there are many quainter eateries as well. Stay here for haute cuisine one night, and tapas or tacos the next. Foodies in the know look for accommodations in Grunerlokka, undisputedly the city's trendiest district and a hipster favorite. Join the local millennial crowd in the many restaurants, bars, and cafés that line the streets, in between award-winning coffee roasters. For a residential feel, stay and dine in St. Hanshaugen, with its gorgeous park, outdoor cinema, and cute, colorful wooden houses.
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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.
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Grünerløkka
Travelers choose Grünerløkka for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Olaf Ryes Place Light Rail Station or Schous Place Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Sofienberg Park.
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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.
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Top Areas for Culture
Choose a room in Gamle Oslo (or Old Oslo) for easy access to its pretty medieval ruins and the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Toyen and Gronland. Don't miss the Munch Museum in Toyen. Just to the north is the neighbouring borough of Grünerløkka where Munch grew up. Sentrum, or Central Oslo, is where to stay for visiting the Akershus fortress, Royal Palace, and Tjuvholmen Island. Also consider searching for a hotel in Majorstuen and Holmenkollen for their Scandinavian charm and art galleries alongside embassies and ambassadors' homes. Stay in Bygdoy or hop on a ferry from Sentrum for some of the capital city's best museums.
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Gamle Oslo
Shopping, restaurants, and museums highlight some notable features of Gamle Oslo. Make a stop by Valerenga Church or MUNCH Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at St. Halvards Place Tram Station or Munkegata Tram Station to get around town.
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Toyen
Noted for its museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Toyen. Top attractions like Jordal Amfi and Valerenga Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Toyen Station or Toyen T-Bane to see more of the city.
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Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Oslo City Hall or Chat Noir and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.
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Holmenkollen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Holmenkollen. If sightseeing is on the list, Holmenkollen Ski Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane to see more of the area.
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Gronland
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Gronland. Make a stop by Gronland Church or Akerselva River while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Gronland T-Bane to get around town.
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Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities
It's official: Oslo is the European Green Capital 2019. To take full advantage of the city's pristine natural setting, stay in its most outdoorsy neighborhoods. In Asker or Baerum, you can play as the locals do. Accommodations here take advantage of the hills and lakes of the Oslofjord, from beautiful beaches to the Kolsastoppen massif, a hiker favorite. Consider a hotel in North Oslo near Holmenkollen, with countless hiking trails, Nordic and alpine ski trails, and those famously impressive ski jumps. If you prefer easy urban walks over long treks, Frogner and Majorstuen offer hotels near the 80-acre Vigeland Sculpture Park, perfect for light strolls and leisurely picnics.
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Asker
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Asker. You might want to make time for a stop at Whale Beach or Holmsbu Harbor.
Bærum
Get to know Bærum and its many features like its mountain views and churches. You might want to explore sights like Sandvika Center and Sandvika Storsenter, and you can jump on the metro at Avløs Station or Haslum Station to get around the city.
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Holmenkollen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Holmenkollen. If sightseeing is on the list, Holmenkollen Ski Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane to see more of the area.
Recommended hotels in Holmenkollen
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.
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