This is a nice city but not the best in Norway. Don't miss the Frogner Park (also known as Vigeland Park). I've become a Vigeland's fan since I was in Oslo! You also have to visit the open air Folklore Museum, the Viking Boats Museum, and Akersus. And there's an amazing comics store in the train station!
We loved Norway, despite the high prices! Oslo is the most beutiful city i've ever seen. Be sure to go to Burgen: the train trip is amazing (book a seat in advance), and go to the market for free samples galore including smoked whale meat!
As far as food goes, vegetarians be warned: there is not much for you in Norway. Supermarkets are easy to find (Oslo train station has 3 in it!) and you can survive on cheap chocolate chip cookies and bananas...
In reality, you really don't need to know a word of Norwegian to successfully get around Oslo or Norway in general. Know that "Heisann" is hello and takk (pronounced "tuck") is thank you. Everyone there speaks English. Also, ladies, Norwegian boys are hot and have cute accents.
Oslo's fantastic! Brilliant sight-seeing, delicious food, and it's really easy to get around. The Munch museum is a must if you like art and Frogner park really impressive. Just take care if you go near Skippergata at night. Otherwise, an excellent place for holiday!
Oslo … Great city and a brilliant place for a holiday. However, avoid Skippergata, between Karl Johans gate and the harbour. It's a really bad area, especially at night!
Oslo … Charming atmosphere and great jazz and rock bars! Frogner Park is just amazing.
Oslo … I love this city! It's the best place on earth! Try and visit in January or mid-winter when there aren't too many tourists. The locals will happily show you around town. Some people probably won't get the ironic, self-deprecating attitude though.
Perminalen Hotel in Oslo … It is located in the Centre of Oslo, were we be able to go to pubs, shops, get the train. Staff were very nice and the room was very comfortable, all clean and cozy. Being a Portuguese Student-worker (nowadays i am in the military) i had not much money and this nice hotel was not expensive being an hotel in the centre of a North European Country Main City. It was a very good time!
Best Western Anker Hostel in Oslo … Anker hostel was a very clean and secure hostel. I really enjoyed my stay there. There is an ensuite, fridge and hot plates in the rooms. The staff were friendly as well.
Sentrum Pensjonat in Oslo … We have experienced none of the stuff mentioned in the previous comment. The place is neat, clean, and friendly and more so than almost any hostel we've been to in Europe. Sure, it is full of little defects as any "youth" place should be, but there are no nasty surprises, like bedbugs, foul-smelling sheets, or non-working toilets. Our room was quite spacious, showers and WCs were clean, and I saw people scrubbing them few times during two-day stay. They also serve nice breakfast and have fast wi-fi internet. We saw guests of various ages and no one seemed to be discontent. I'm giving it five stars to balance the bad comment, just don't let it set your expectations too high, it is a hostel after all. Still I would safely recommend this place to anyone and would stay there myself if need be.
Perminalen Hotel in Oslo … I recently stayed two nights at this hotel/hostel. I found the place very clean. It is located very near the center of tourism. It has easy access to the bus, train and ferry systems. Many tourist attractions are within walking distance. And most important to me, the staff were extremely helpful with any question or request. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
Sentrum Pensjonat in Oslo … What a lovely place to stay! The neighborhood is perfect (not sketchy at all), two minutes from the main train station and metro, and right on a hugely popular shopping street. The highlight though was the hostel itself. I have never in my life stayed in such a comfortable bed! And in a hostel! They provide you with a down comforter and lovely, soft towel. Showers and bathrooms are clear. Kitchen is large and used frequently so everything is in working condition. People are so friendly too! Don't pay for the breakfast though -- it's inedible. But not associated with the hostel so I still can complain. Loved my stay and it would not have been the same had I not been here.
HI - Oslo Haraldsheim Hostel in Oslo … This is a great place. Clean, well maintained, helpful staff, laundry available, great breakfast (included), appropriately priced. I even liked the location -- refreshing to be away from the business of downtown Oslo and easily accessed by bus or tram. Looks out over a large playing field and has immediate access to walking and biking trails and frisbee golf. I recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Oslo.
HI - Oslo Haraldsheim Hostel in Oslo … Excellent hostel! Clean and tidy. Had the best hostel breakfast I had so far. It's a bit of a hike from the center of the city, but worthwhile.
HI - Oslo Haraldsheim Hostel in Oslo … I was here a few winters ago and it was the coziest place I've ever stayed in! All the furniture was ikea and unusually for a hostel, proper duvets (quilts). It is a bit far from town but the tram stops at the bottom of the hill (bit difficult in a Norwegian winter). The breakfast is amazing! Seriously, probably one of the best I've ever had! If you're here in Winter the curfew shouldnt be a problem as it doesnt really get light anyway, is totally dark by 4 and probably about -15c by midnight!
Perminalen Hotel in Oslo … I stayed at Perminalen for five days. They cleaned the room every day, and the breakfast was a really great start on the day. There were smiling and helpful staff in the reception. The nice guy working the night shift was very helpful and kind. I recommend this hotel to everyone, though Norway is a very expensive country.
Perminalen Hotel in Oslo … It's a great location, with a nice breakfast and clean rooms. The staff are also very helpful. I would certainly go back.
Perminalen Hotel in Oslo … Great place, great location, wonderful, filling breakfasts to start your day (you can skip lunch after this breakfast!) Clean, roomy, lots of public spaces...common rooms, etc.
Best Western Anker Hostel in Oslo … Very clean, ensuite is a real plus, and we all felt secure. Anker employees were friendly, very helpful and we appreciated the tips they provided. We are bunch of older folks and never felt as if we weren't welcome. Since we all went to school in Oslo during the early sixties, we know the city fairly well and appreciated the close proximity to the heart of the city and the availability of trikks and buses right outside the door. The hostel also offers the option of purchasing breakfast at the adjacent Anker Hotel, and for NOK 60, is a very good bargain.
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