Guidebook for Oslo

Marianne
Guidebook for Oslo

Essentials

Best local grocery store with a wide selection of produce.
93 locals recommend
MENY Ringnes Park
6C Sannergata
93 locals recommend
Best local grocery store with a wide selection of produce.
Closest grocery store
43 locals recommend
REMA 1000 Thorvald Meyersgate
23A Thorvald Meyers gate
43 locals recommend
Closest grocery store
Bunnpris - the closest Sunday-open grocery store. Also open late on week days.
Seilduksgata 19
19 Seilduksgata
Bunnpris - the closest Sunday-open grocery store. Also open late on week days.

Entertainment & Activities

Movie theatre
236 locals recommend
Ringen Kino
6D Sannergata
236 locals recommend
Movie theatre
Oslo's own small ski resort. Accessible by T-bane (metro).
66 locals recommend
Oslo Winter Park
64 Tryvannsveien
66 locals recommend
Oslo's own small ski resort. Accessible by T-bane (metro).

Food Scene

Cute German café across from the flat! They have pretty good coffee, a selection of teas, and some basic food. Plus free wifi!
120 locals recommend
Liebling
4 Øvrefoss
120 locals recommend
Cute German café across from the flat! They have pretty good coffee, a selection of teas, and some basic food. Plus free wifi!
The best coffee in Norway, maybe the world. In the summer their take on the ice coffee, the Cappuccino Alfredo, is life changing.
249 locals recommend
Tim Wendelboe
1 Grüners gate
249 locals recommend
The best coffee in Norway, maybe the world. In the summer their take on the ice coffee, the Cappuccino Alfredo, is life changing.
The local "food market" with restaurants, bars and shops.
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 Vulkan
780 locals recommend
The local "food market" with restaurants, bars and shops.
American-themed diner. Good prices, great food. Fantastic breakfast served all day.
152 locals recommend
The Nighthawk Diner
15A Seilduksgata
152 locals recommend
American-themed diner. Good prices, great food. Fantastic breakfast served all day.
The early-open coffee shop by the flat.
15 locals recommend
Kaffebrenneriet Birkelunden
25A Thorvald Meyers gate
15 locals recommend
The early-open coffee shop by the flat.
Good coffee and atmosphere, free wifi available
7 locals recommend
Espresso House Nordre Gate
18 Nordre gate
7 locals recommend
Good coffee and atmosphere, free wifi available
Best local pizzeria, but almost impossible to walk-in for a table. Call and book ahead.
380 locals recommend
Villa Paradiso Grünerløkka
8 Olaf Ryes plass
380 locals recommend
Best local pizzeria, but almost impossible to walk-in for a table. Call and book ahead.
My favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Try their Lamb Sharabi.
53 locals recommend
New Anarkali
76 Thorvald Meyers gate
53 locals recommend
My favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Try their Lamb Sharabi.
Norwegian-style "texmex" - decent substitute for "real" texmex
73 locals recommend
Mucho Mas
36 Thorvald Meyers gate
73 locals recommend
Norwegian-style "texmex" - decent substitute for "real" texmex
Highly recommended. Good "local" Norwegian food at a fair price.
147 locals recommend
Olympen
15 Grønlandsleiret
147 locals recommend
Highly recommended. Good "local" Norwegian food at a fair price.
Another lovely burger restaurant. Try their excellent sweet potato fries!
61 locals recommend
Døgnvill Burger Vulkan
12 Vulkan
61 locals recommend
Another lovely burger restaurant. Try their excellent sweet potato fries!
Decently priced, pretty tasty burritos. A great little stop if you need a quick lunch or snack.
37 locals recommend
Freddy Fuego Burrito Bar - Hausmanns gate
31a Hausmanns gate
37 locals recommend
Decently priced, pretty tasty burritos. A great little stop if you need a quick lunch or snack.
Another delightful coffee shop, close to the flat.
121 locals recommend
Supreme Roastworks
18A Thorvald Meyers gate
121 locals recommend
Another delightful coffee shop, close to the flat.
Decent Italian food at a decent price.
159 locals recommend
Trattoria Popolare
2 Trondheimsveien
159 locals recommend
Decent Italian food at a decent price.
The best burgers in the neighborhood.
157 locals recommend
Illegal Burger
23 Møllergata
157 locals recommend
The best burgers in the neighborhood.
Tasty local Vietnamese food. Try their spring rolls. Probably the most budget friendly local restaurant.
96 locals recommend
Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gate
96 locals recommend
Tasty local Vietnamese food. Try their spring rolls. Probably the most budget friendly local restaurant.
Local tapas restaurant. They do not take reservations, so be prepared to wait for a table. It's worth the wait.
222 locals recommend
Delicatessen Grünerløkka
8 Søndre gate
222 locals recommend
Local tapas restaurant. They do not take reservations, so be prepared to wait for a table. It's worth the wait.
Delicious French food. In addition to their regular menu they do a good "daily" menu with fresh seasonal produce. They also have a good wine selection.
136 locals recommend
Le Benjamin bar & bistro
6 Søndre gate
136 locals recommend
Delicious French food. In addition to their regular menu they do a good "daily" menu with fresh seasonal produce. They also have a good wine selection.
Amazing food. Well deserving of that Michelin star.
18 locals recommend
Kontrast
15a Maridalsveien
18 locals recommend
Amazing food. Well deserving of that Michelin star.
Gourmet food for less than a fortune. Their concept is gourmet food for the masses.
186 locals recommend
Smalhans
43 Ullevålsveien
186 locals recommend
Gourmet food for less than a fortune. Their concept is gourmet food for the masses.
The best close-by pizza takeout.
16 locals recommend
Pizza Ricetta
15A Toftes Gate
16 locals recommend
The best close-by pizza takeout.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun local bar. Try their chili-infused drinks. Cute little spot, with drinks that pack a punch.
218 locals recommend
Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gate
218 locals recommend
Fun local bar. Try their chili-infused drinks. Cute little spot, with drinks that pack a punch.
Restaurant and bar. Best for the summer and sitting out on their patio by the river. For colder days, head into their basement bar - they make a delicious cocktail.
132 locals recommend
Südøst Asian Crossover
5 Trondheimsveien
132 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar. Best for the summer and sitting out on their patio by the river. For colder days, head into their basement bar - they make a delicious cocktail.
You will find a wide selection of beers at this local pub.
83 locals recommend
Grünerløkka Brygghus
30B Thorvald Meyers gate
83 locals recommend
You will find a wide selection of beers at this local pub.
There is usually something going on at Blå. Head over on Sundays for a free music experience.
394 locals recommend
Blå
9C Brenneriveien
394 locals recommend
There is usually something going on at Blå. Head over on Sundays for a free music experience.
To call this a bar is an understatement. Lively spot near the center, dress code is everything from casual to cocktail.
235 locals recommend
Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gate
235 locals recommend
To call this a bar is an understatement. Lively spot near the center, dress code is everything from casual to cocktail.
A gem of a wine bar. Intimate, with a good selection.
101 locals recommend
Territoriet
58 Markveien
101 locals recommend
A gem of a wine bar. Intimate, with a good selection.
Hipster interior, excellent cocktails.
63 locals recommend
Bettola
2 Trondheimsveien
63 locals recommend
Hipster interior, excellent cocktails.
Jazz bar just around the corner from the flat. Most nights they have live jazz playing, and the place fills up.
28 locals recommend
Bar Django
25 Thorvald Meyers gate
28 locals recommend
Jazz bar just around the corner from the flat. Most nights they have live jazz playing, and the place fills up.
Nice local spot to chill with a tea or other beverage.
18 locals recommend
The Tealounge
33B Thorvald Meyers gate
18 locals recommend
Nice local spot to chill with a tea or other beverage.
Nice local gin bar. Their gin & tonics take a while to make, but they are certainly tasty.
77 locals recommend
Chair
45 Thorvald Meyers gate
77 locals recommend
Nice local gin bar. Their gin & tonics take a while to make, but they are certainly tasty.
If you came to see and be seen, look no further. Nightclub on the top of Oslo.
28 locals recommend
Stratos Conference and Banqueting
2 Youngstorget
28 locals recommend
If you came to see and be seen, look no further. Nightclub on the top of Oslo.
You wanted a nice spot for some drinks and maybe get your dance on? This is where my friends and I go.
19 locals recommend
Sosialen bar bistro
13 Møllergata
19 locals recommend
You wanted a nice spot for some drinks and maybe get your dance on? This is where my friends and I go.
If you wanted to get your dance on, I suggest Oak, also called Vu. These are several basement level clubs. Vu seldom has much of a queue to get in.
Oak
24 Hegdehaugsveien
If you wanted to get your dance on, I suggest Oak, also called Vu. These are several basement level clubs. Vu seldom has much of a queue to get in.
Very scene-y
24 locals recommend
Monkey Bar Oslo
60A Henrik Ibsens gate
24 locals recommend
Very scene-y
Restaurant during the day turns night club. The roof terrace is fantastic for a drink, and the downstairs restaurant location turns into a jammed night club.
61 locals recommend
BAR Social Eating
9 Vulkan
61 locals recommend
Restaurant during the day turns night club. The roof terrace is fantastic for a drink, and the downstairs restaurant location turns into a jammed night club.

Sightseeing

Frogner park is the Central Park of Oslo. Check out Vigeland's statues and the giant monolith. A must-see.
549 locals recommend
Frogner Park
Kirkeveien
549 locals recommend
Frogner park is the Central Park of Oslo. Check out Vigeland's statues and the giant monolith. A must-see.
The old historic fortress - walk up the ramparts for a good view of Aker Brygge
250 locals recommend
Akershus Fortress
250 locals recommend
The old historic fortress - walk up the ramparts for a good view of Aker Brygge
The ski jump. Take the T-bane up and go up to the top of the ski jump. There is also a small museum and shop.
365 locals recommend
Holmenkollen
365 locals recommend
The ski jump. Take the T-bane up and go up to the top of the ski jump. There is also a small museum and shop.
Modeled after an iceberg, the Norwegian Opera house is a dramatic building to visit. Highly recommended to take the backstage tour, or at least walk up onto the roof.
872 locals recommend
Oslo Opera House
872 locals recommend
Modeled after an iceberg, the Norwegian Opera house is a dramatic building to visit. Highly recommended to take the backstage tour, or at least walk up onto the roof.

Arts & Culture

Fantastic modern art museum in the heart of Oslo.
483 locals recommend
Astrup Fearnley Museum
2 Strandpromenaden
483 locals recommend
Fantastic modern art museum in the heart of Oslo.
The Munch Museum, recently refurbished.
647 locals recommend
Munch Museum
1 Edvard Munchs Plass
647 locals recommend
The Munch Museum, recently refurbished.
Fairly decent art collection
230 locals recommend
National Gallery
3 Universitetsgata
230 locals recommend
Fairly decent art collection
There are 2 ships in the museum. I wouldn't budget more than 30 minutes to walk around.
275 locals recommend
Viking Ship Museum
35 Huk Aveny
275 locals recommend
There are 2 ships in the museum. I wouldn't budget more than 30 minutes to walk around.

Shopping

Karl Johan is the central pedestrian shopping street in Oslo. The major commercial brands can be found here.
334 locals recommend
Karl Johans gate
Karl Johans gate
334 locals recommend
Karl Johan is the central pedestrian shopping street in Oslo. The major commercial brands can be found here.