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Oslo accommodations

Oslo accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “The Tiger City”. Known for its fjords, bunad attire, Viking heritage, modern architecture, medieval structures, museums, parks, ski jumping, beaches, sea baths and seafood,  Oslo is located in southeastern Norway, on the Oslofjord inlet. Nestled comfortably upstream from the Skagerrak strait and Inner Oslofjord, Oslo is about 200 miles northward of Gothenburg, Sweden. An incredible scenic experience, Geirangerfjord is a nearly 10-mile-long fjord located in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county, about 330 miles northwest of Oslo.

Oslo main attractions: Oslo Opera House, The Vigeland Park, Akershus Fortress, Viking Ship Museum, The Royal Palace, The Fram Museum, The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Mathallen Oslo (food court), The Botanical Garden, Mamma Pizza (pizza restaurant), Oslo S (train yard), Colosseum Kino (movie theater), National Theatre, Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, `Historical Museum, Oslo Reptile Park, Sørenga Sjøbad (sea bath – public swimming area), Naturhistorisk Museum, Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo Public Library, Norwegian Armed Forces Museum, Ekebergparken (park)

Surrounding Oslo points of interest: Risenga Svømmehall (water park), Bergsåstoppen (scenic spot), Holtsmark Golf (golf course), Solbergfossen (scenic spot), Hørtekollen (scenic spot), Oustøen Country Club (golf course), Holeveien utsikt (scenic spot), Lommedals Train Track Museum, Oslo Winter Park (ski resort), Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (technology museum), Lillomarka arena (ski resort), Stovner Center (shopping mall), JumpYard SNØ (amusement park), Sarabråten (historical landmark), Oslo Klatresenter AS (rock climbing gym), Malmøya, Sør (scenic spot)

Oslo main airport: Oslo Airport

Rideshare service: Uber

Oslo main Christmas market: Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland – Spikersuppa Park along Karl Johans Gate – city center)

Oslo top events: Oslo Jazz Festival, Oslo International Church Music Festival, Miniøya, Øya Festival, PiP Festival, by:Larm, Musikkfest Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival, Mela Festival, Granittrock Festival, Oslo World Festival, Norwegian Wood, Holmenkollen Ski Festival, Oslo Craft Beer Festival

Part of the Norwegian First Division, or OBO S-ligaen, Vålerenga Fotball is Oslo’s professional football team that plays at Intility Arena on the city’s far eastern side. When visiting Oslo, keep in mind that tipping in restaurants is not expected, though of course is appreciated. Many Norwegians speak English and, although generally a private people, can be friendly if choosing to warm up to you. The Tiger City is a relatively safe city to behold. Currency is the Norwegian krone, cars travel  on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old for beer and wine, and 20 years old for spirits. Keep in mind also that drinking in public is illegal in Norway. Museum entry and public transport is more convenient via the Oslo Pass. Apart from the Oslo Metro subway tram system, Uber rideshare is also a fine mode of transportation. Oslo’s main airport is Oslo Airport, which is about 30 miles northeast of the city. A cruise ship destination providing outstanding access to Norway’s fjords, Oslo is serviced by cruise lines such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Viking Ocean Cruises, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Holland America Line, which dock near Akershus Fortress. Oslo accommodations are some of Scandinavia’s best. Before we get to Oslo accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Recent archaeological findings suggest that a Christian settlement may have existed in the Oslo area prior to 1000 AD. Founded by Harald Sigurdsson as a Viking Age settlement in around 1050 AD, Oslo, from its inception, has been a center for trade, and a capital since around 1300 AD. In 1174, Hovedøya Abbey was built, with churches and abbeys owning large tracts of land and playing an important role in economic development. From the 12th through 15th centuries, Hanseatic League traders from Rostock moved into the city and dominated trade. Oslo was attacked by Sverre Sigurdsson, King of Norway, on July 25, 1197. The first king to reside permanently in the city was Haakon V of Norway, who built the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Kongsgård. In 1349, Oslo was ravaged by the Black Death. which both diminished the churches’ holdings, and strengthened the Hanseatic League’s stranglehold as foreign traders. By around 1400, Oslo had been reduced to a provincial administrative center due to Norway’s personal union with Denmark, and the Denmark-Norway monarchy’s headquarters being positioned at Copenhagen. Like with many early cities constructed with timber, significant parts of Oslo were destroyed by fire during the early 17th century. In 1624, following the fourteenth fire calamity, Christian IV of Denmark, renaming it in his honor as “Christiania”, rebuilt the city on the other side of the bay in Akershagen near Akershus Castle. The Great Northern War of 1700-1721, caused largely by Sweden’s depravation of Russia’s direct access to the Baltic Sea, resulted in an anti-Swedish coalition victory, with the Tsardom of Russia becoming the Russian Empire, and declines in both the Swedish Empire and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Following the Great Northern War, Oslo, having been aligned with Russia, experienced a boom in both shipbuilding and trade.  The Royal Frederick University, presently the University of Oslo, was founded in 1811. In 1814, Norway’s union with Denmark was dissolved and replaced by a personal union with Sweden, which resulted in Christiania becoming the independent Kingdom of Norway’s capital. From 1814 into the latter part of the 19th century, Oslo’s population grew and a number of important buildings were constructed, such as the Royal Palace, the Bank of Norway, the Storting, the National Theatre and the Oslo Stock Exchange. During this time, the famous writers Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun lived in Oslo. Incorporated between 1839-1878, developing areas near Aker municipality accounted for a further uptick in population and building. In 1877, the city was renamed Kristiania, but was resorted in 1925 to Oslo, which had remained a poor suburb outside Christiania’s border since the calamitous 1624 fire. Between 1877 and 1925, while Kristiania, new areas such as Ullevål garden city and Torshov were developed. Subsequently, then having been restored to Oslo, City Hall was founded circa 1931 in the former Vika slum area. On April 9, 1940, Germany invaded Norway, with Oslo being occupied until Germany’s capitulation in 1945. Aker municipality was incorporated into Oslo circa 1948. The years following the World Wars saw to expansions in areas such as Bjørvika, Hasle, Helsfyr, Nydalen and Sinsen.

Due-north of the Oslofjord and surrounded by scenic green hills and mountains to the north, east and west, Oslo is Norway’s capital city. Over 700,000 “Oslovians” inhabit The Tiger City, which boasts first place in terms of quality of life (although also one of the world’s highest in regard to cost of living) among Europe’s large cities. Norway’s economic and governmental center, as well as a beta global city, Oslo is involved heavily in the maritime business sector. Local cruise lines are Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages. Diverse architectural styles ranging from Neoclassicism to Neo-Gothic to Functionalist can be observed throughout the city. Painter of The Scream, Edvard Munch resided in Oslo for two decades and died therein. Home to warm summers and cold winters, Olso summer July high temperatures average around 73 degrees Fahrenheit, while January winters average around freezing.  Additional points of interest include Victoria Terrasse (WWII Gestapo headquarters), Munch Museum, Uranienborg Church, Frogner Park, Holmenkollen (ski jump), Aker Brygge, Oslo Harbour, Oslo Central Station, Storting (Parliament of Norway), Oslo City Hall, Barcode Project, University of Oslo, Nobel Peace Center, Bislett Stadium and Tjuvholmen. Local foods include fårikål (lamb), fenalår (cured leg of lamb), salmon, cod, prawns, herring, pulled fried mackerel, open sandwiches, veal, frikadelle (meatballs), sausage, raspeball (a type of potato dumpling), lefse (Norwegian flat bread), brunost (a type of cheese) and waffles, while drinks are akvavit (a distilled spirit), craft beer, wine, apple juice, cider and hot chocolate. With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Oslo accommodations that will help make for an unforgettable experience.

 

 

 

Radisson RED Oslo Økern

Lorenfaret 3, Grunerlokka, 0580

Peer Gynt-Parken

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast, terraces, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, desks, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space

Nearby restaurants: Kai Izakaya (Asian restaurant), RED Rooftop Bar and Terrace (bar), In Between (coffee shop), Bake Me Up | Løren (bakery), Elite Negler (nail salon), Alexandra Ritzi (dress store),  Studio Jobbsprek Økern Portal (gym)

Within feet:

• • • Peer Gynt-Parken (Peer Gynt Park)
    • Løren idrettspark
    • Økernparken
    • Økern Subway Train

Within 1 mile:

• • • Haarklous Plass

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Natural History Museum

Within 2.8 miles:

• • • Akershus Fortress

• Radisson RED Oslo Økern is 19 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $178

 

 

 

Hotel Bristol

Kristian IVs Gate 7, 0164

Studenterlunden

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, sauna, gym, antique furniture, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: Elias mat & sånt (restaurant), Vinterhaven og Bibliotekbaren (restaurant), Løve Restaurant & Bar (restaurant), Dojo Restaurant & Garden (Asian fusion restaurant), Nordvegan (vegan restaurant), RØØR (bar), Makulator Oslo (bar), Herr Nilsen Jazz Club (pub), Per på Hjørnet (pub), Cafe Amsterdam (pub)

Nearby misc.: Kaffebrenneriet dept (coffee shop), Bristol Møtesenter (conference center), The Norwegian Theater (performing arts theater)

Within feet:

• • • Studenterlunden (The Student Grove)
    • Universitetshagen
    • Christiania Torv Square
    • Kontraskjæret
    • The Royal Palace
    • Akershus Fortress

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Botanical Garden

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Munch Museum

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Oslo City Museum

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • Vigeland Sculpture Park
    • Vigeland Museum

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Hovedøya Island Beach

Hotel Bristol is  23 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $238

 

 

 

Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz

Rosenkranzgt. 1, 0159

Oslo Parliament

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, lounge, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, hairdryers, tour desk, luggage storage

Nearby restaurants / bars: Nama (restaurant), Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant, The Unicorn Fish Restaurant, To Kokker (restaurant), Wafflehouse (fast food restaurant), Baklommen (bar)

Nearby misc.: Madam Felle (live music venue), Escape Bryggen (escape room center), BarBarista (coffee shop), Kaf Kafe Bryggen (coffee shop), Tedragen (tea store), Julehuset (Christmas store), Bryggen Husflid (clothing store), Theta Museum, Juhls Silver (jewelry designer), Nidhogg Tattoo (tattoo shop), Bergen Hammam (public sauna), Hanseviertel Bryggen (tourist attraction)

Within feet:

• • • Oslo Parliament
    • Norwegian Theatre
    • Historic Museum
    • Karl Johans Gate
    • Oslo Cathedral
    • Chat Noir
    • Oslo Central Station
    • Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
    • Oslo Bus Terminal

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Munch Museum

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Fram Museum

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Bygdøy Sjøbad Beach

Within 2.8 miles:

• • • Paradisbukta Beach

Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is  23 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $154

 

 

 

Bob W Sentralen

30 Kirkegata, 0153

Akershus Fortress

Hotel amenities: free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks

Nearby restaurants / bars: Mamma Pizza (pizza restaurant), Brasserie France (French restaurant), Shanghai2K18 (Chinese restaurant), Mantra by Mr India (Indian restaurant), Göteborg (bar), Posthallen Drinkhub (cocktail bar), SVANEN Cocktailbar (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: The Escape Games Kirkegata (escape room center), Backstube Kvadraturen (bakery), Soulcake Cafè Steen & Strøm (cake shop), Mendel’s Oslo (Patisserie), TeaOlog (bubble tea store), Gymbutikken (vitamin & supplements store), Hippi Grace (handbags shop), Hope Hair AS, Posthallen (hair salon), Hendrix Hair Sentrum AS (hair salon), White studio AS (hair salon), Oslo Dance Company (dance school), Brannvakten (historical landmark), Oslo Cathedral (Cathedral), Scandinavian Diamond Exchange Vora & Co. (goldsmith)

Within feet:

• • • Akershus Fortress
    • Christiania Torv Square
    • Vaterlands Parken
    • The Norwegian Armed Forces Museum

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Munch Museum

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Hovedøya Island Beach

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Frogner Park

Bob W Sentralen is 21 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night (King Studio with Sofa Bed): $186

Cost per person (three people): $62

 

 

 

Thon Hotel Storo

23 Vitaminveien, 0485

Nydalen Utepark

Hotel amenities: restaurant, seasonal outdoor dining, daily buffet breakfast, balconies, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Bose stereo systems, coffee machines, mini-bars, safes, desks, Jensen beds

Nearby restaurants / bars: Brasserie Ceres (restaurant), RedSun (Asian restaurant), Sabi Sushi Storo (sushi restaurant), Kinnara Thai Restaurant (Thai Restaurant), Three Little Birds Oslo (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: Storo International Food (grocery store), Yummy Heaven Storo Storsenter (candy store), Cutncolors Factory (hair salon), Storo Storsenter (shopping mall), Odeon Cinema Oslo (IMAX theater)

Within feet:

• • • Nydalen Utepark
    • Nordpolen
    • Bjølsen Dumpa
    • Nydalen Subway Station

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
    • The Norwegian Telecom Museum

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • The Royal Palace

Within 4.4 miles:

• • • Bygdøy Sjøbad Beach

Thon Hotel Storo is 19 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Superior Double Room): $219

Cost per person (three people): $73

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Continental

Stortingsgaten 24 / 26, 0161

The Ibsen Museum

Hotel amenities: fine dining restaurant, lobby lounge with Edward Munch lithographs, 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, safes

Nearby restaurants / bars / pubs: Restaurant Eik Annen Etage (Norwegian restaurant), Borggården Biffrestaurant (Norweigian restaurant), Casa Pisano (Italian restaurant), Prima Fila Restaurant (Italian restaurant), CASBAR (pizza restaurant), Brasilia Oslo (Brazilian restaurant), Theatercaféen (restaurant), Banh Mi XO (Vietnamese restaurant), Dinner Restaurant (Chinese restaurant), The Fragrance of the Heart (vegetarian restaurant), The Lannisters (bar), BAR BOMAN (bar), Dr. Jekyll’s Pub (pub)

Nearby misc.: The Viking Planet (museum), Backstube Bakery, National Theatre (performing arts theater), Christiania Teater (performing arts theater), Chat Noir (performing arts theater), Kunstnerforbundet (art gallery), Bergans Flaggskipbutikk (sporting goods store), Riktige leker (toy store)

Within feet:

• • • The Ibsen Museum
    • Universitetshagen Karl Johans Gate Oslo
    • Kronprinsesse Märthas Plass
    • Historic Museum
    • Tullinløkka

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Vigeland Sculpture Park

Within 3.8 miles:

• • • Grefsenheisen Ski Lift

Within 58 miles:

• • • Notodden Airport

Hotel Continental is 21 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $464

 

 

 

Amerikalinjen

Jernbanetorget 2, 0154

Oslo City Shopping Center

Hotel amenities: restaurants, multiple lounge bars, balconies, 24-hour fitness center, Norwegian designer lamps, unique historical objects, elegant décor, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, mini-bars, desks, 24-hour front desk

Nearby restaurants / bars: Atlas Brasserie & Café, Cielito (Mexican restaurant), Pier 42 (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: Møtestedet (café), Boba Cha (bubble tea store), Nilson Shoes (shoe store), Bobbys (hair extension technician), Oslo Visitor Center, Christian Frederiks (park)

Within feet:

• • • Oslo City Shopping Center
    • Oslo Central Station
    • Byporten Shopping Centre
    • Oslo Stock Exchange
    • Film & Kino
    • Oslo Spektrum Music Arena
    • National Theater
    • DFDS Ferry Terminal Oslo

Within 1.5 miles:

• • • Hovedøya Island Beach

Within 1.8 miles:

• • • Frogner Park

Within 2.8 miles:

• • • Huk Beach

Within 3.7 miles:

• • • Grefsenheisen Ski Lift

Within 4.5 miles:

• • • Sognsvann Lake

Amerikalinjen is  23 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $258

 

 

 

 

Lysebu Hotel

Lysebuveien 12, 0712

Ekornheisen

Hotel amenities: restaurant, lounge with a fireplace, wine cellar, mountain views, summer terrace, large garden, indoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, free private parking, art exhibitions, live music events, wine-tasting

Nearby: Bjørnsgard Selskapslokaler (restaurant), Bogstad Farm (café), Oslo Golfklubb (golf course), Holmenkollen Fitness AS (fitness center), Solstua (wedding venue), Holmenkollen Nasjonalanlegg (ski resort), Midtstubakken (ski jumping hill), Holmenkollbakken (ski jumping hill), Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Kollensvevet Zipline (tourist attraction), Holmenkollen leir (historical place), Røa Kunstisbane Bogstad (ice-skating rink), Kragstøtten (sculpture)

Within feet:

• • • Ekornheisen
    • Elgtrekket
    • Tarnbandet

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Superpipe Wyller

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Kleivaheisen

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • Oslo Vinterpark Ski Lift

Within 2.6 miles:

• • • Sognsvann Lake

Within 3.5 miles:

• • • Oslo University

Lysebu Hotel is  22 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $285

 

 

 

Lille Stranden Apartment

Lille Stranden, Frogner, 0252

Astrup Fearnley Museum

Hotel amenities: terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, fully-equipped kitchen, coffee machine, hair dryer

Nearby restaurants / bars: Sjømagasinet (seafood restaurant), The Salmon (seafood restaurant), ARTS (Italian restaurant), Døgnvill Burger Tjuvholmen (hamburger restaurant), xef Gastronomic (restaurant), Hanami (Japanese restaurant), New Delhi (Indian restaurant), TJELD – Cocktails & Oysters (cocktail bar)

Nearby misc.: PARADIS Gelateria Tjuvholmen Strand (ice cream shop),  PARADIS Gelateria Tjuvholmen (ice cream shop), Mad Goats, Tjuvholmen (sauna), Galleri Brandstrup AS (art gallery), Fineart Oslo (Galleri Fineart – art gallery), Menswear Tjuvholmen (men’s clothing store), Most Stranden Brua (bridge), The Anchor of the German war ship Blücher (historical landmark), Kiss and sail (tourist attraction)

Within feet:

• • • Astrup Fearnley Museum
    • Tinkern
    • Bervens Løkke
    • Color Fatastica
    • Akershus Fortress
    • The Ibsen Museum

Within 1 mile:

• • • Hovedøya Island Beach
    • Oslo Central Station

Within 1.8 miles:

• • • Botanical Garden

Within 4.7 miles:

• • • Trollvann 2 Ski Lift

Lille Stranden Apartment is 22 miles from Oslo Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $334

 

 

 

So there they are, Oslo accommodations that will help make for an unforgettable trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Norway!