Carita sin guide
Cocktails
Come here for really good drinks. An excellent place to either start or end a night out.
105 locals recommend
Bar Boca
30 Thorvald Meyers gateCome here for really good drinks. An excellent place to either start or end a night out.
Excellent cocktails and super cosy interior with lots of leafy green plants hanging from the ceilings. An excellent place for pre-dinner drinks.
205 locals recommend
Torggata Botaniske
17B TorggataExcellent cocktails and super cosy interior with lots of leafy green plants hanging from the ceilings. An excellent place for pre-dinner drinks.
Chair
45 Thorvald Meyers gateThe best gin and tonic bar in Oslo, and it’s just a five minute walk away.
Andre Til Høyre
19 Youngs gateGreat cocktails, great vibe.
Clubbing
If you’re into clubbing this place often has some really good djs for some late night dancing.
Be aware that everything closes at 3am though.
The Villa Oslo Dancing
23-25 MøllergataIngensteds
9 BrenneriveienSome really good djs for some of that late night dancing.
Jæger
9 GrensenOften really good djs on the weekend.
Usually some excellent house/techno djs Thursday through to Saturday.
More of a pop scene downstairs for those who prefer that.
Storgata 26
Usually some excellent house/techno djs Thursday through to Saturday.
More of a pop scene downstairs for those who prefer that.
Food scene
If you’re after an authentic Vietnamese meal come here! The interior is quite basic, but don’t let that stop you, the food is amazing. Try the phõ!
8 locals recommend
Dalat Cafe
27 TorggataIf you’re after an authentic Vietnamese meal come here! The interior is quite basic, but don’t let that stop you, the food is amazing. Try the phõ!
This place is like an old hangar building housing several pop-up food trucks for lots of different options. In- and outdoor seating. Excellent choice for a sunny day as you get a front row view into the Oslofjord.
158 locals recommend
Vippa
25 AkershusstrandaThis place is like an old hangar building housing several pop-up food trucks for lots of different options. In- and outdoor seating. Excellent choice for a sunny day as you get a front row view into the Oslofjord.
Really good authentic Mexican food, and the margaritas are quite tasty too.
62 locals recommend
Tijuana
61 Thorvald Meyers gateReally good authentic Mexican food, and the margaritas are quite tasty too.
Coyo
165 SørengkaiaReally good Mexican food, and the pro of a beautiful seafront view.
Txotx
2 TrondheimsveienIf you fancy a tapas meal, come here! Super good food, great vibes.
Trattoria Popolare
2 TrondheimsveienIf you’re in the mood for pasta this is the place. So good!
An excellent choice for a quick and easy lunch, sit down or grab a take away and take it to a nearby park. Really good sandwiches, I recommended the cheesy one, it doesn’t disappoint.
7 locals recommend
Løkka Deli
3 Olaf Ryes plassAn excellent choice for a quick and easy lunch, sit down or grab a take away and take it to a nearby park. Really good sandwiches, I recommended the cheesy one, it doesn’t disappoint.
SKAAL Matbar
12 Olaf Ryes PlassGreat brunch or lunch place. Really good bloody Marys.
Really good burgers! The best in town. Get them to go and hang out in sofienbergparken for a quick picnic!
82 locals recommend
Munchies Grünerløkka
36A Thorvald Meyers gateReally good burgers! The best in town. Get them to go and hang out in sofienbergparken for a quick picnic!
Asian fusion that does good ramen, Thai curries and sushi. Cosy interior.
35 locals recommend
Monsun Noodlebar
14 Helgesens gateAsian fusion that does good ramen, Thai curries and sushi. Cosy interior.
One of the best pizzas in town. Italian owned and run. Booking necessary on weekends.
16 locals recommend
Girotondo
19 Youngs gateOne of the best pizzas in town. Italian owned and run. Booking necessary on weekends.
Come here for some excellent ramen after a trip to the floating sauna or the Munch museum.
Koie Ramen Munch
Come here for some excellent ramen after a trip to the floating sauna or the Munch museum.
Gallery
M35 Collective
2 Fru Kroghs bryggeCome here for some really cool art from new and upcoming Norwegian artists.
Bar
Excellent live music on Sundays, usually starting around 4pm. Nice outdoors area, great vibe.
394 locals recommend
Blå
9C BrenneriveienExcellent live music on Sundays, usually starting around 4pm. Nice outdoors area, great vibe.
Come here if you’re looking to try some micro brews. Also, their fish and chips might just be the best in town.
83 locals recommend
Grünerløkka Brygghus
30B Thorvald Meyers gateCome here if you’re looking to try some micro brews. Also, their fish and chips might just be the best in town.
LY
41A Toftes GateIf you like to play darts this place has three boards, old school style.
Come here for beers and table tennis! Upstairs has three table tennis tables for rent.
14 locals recommend
Brygg Oslo
7 StorgataCome here for beers and table tennis! Upstairs has three table tennis tables for rent.
Into bowling? This is the place. You can also enjoy a cold beer while you play. Prefer pool? They’ve got about five or six tables.
44 locals recommend
Oslo Bar & Bowling
16 TorggataInto bowling? This is the place. You can also enjoy a cold beer while you play. Prefer pool? They’ve got about five or six tables.
Come here for some afternoon beers in the sun. Relaxed outdoor vibe, close to the river.
17 locals recommend
St. Pauli Biergarten
1B SannergataCome here for some afternoon beers in the sun. Relaxed outdoor vibe, close to the river.
This place is perfect for an afternoon drink in the sun. You’ve got the sun quite late, and it’s a lovely spot on the river.
81 locals recommend
SYNG
8 Nedre gateThis place is perfect for an afternoon drink in the sun. You’ve got the sun quite late, and it’s a lovely spot on the river.
This is a really cute, homely and super cosy bar, great place to chill.
170 locals recommend
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
34 TøyenbekkenThis is a really cute, homely and super cosy bar, great place to chill.
Håndslag
19 Youngs gateGreat place for a drink, chilled outdoors area as well.
Experience
Floating saunas have become really popular in Oslo. Jump straight in the sea from the sauna.
37 locals recommend
Oslo Fjord Sauna (Sorenga Badstuflate)
Floating saunas have become really popular in Oslo. Jump straight in the sea from the sauna.
The botanic gardens are just a five minute walk away. It’s not a big place, but we’ll worth a visit. Lovely garden, well kept, lots of beautiful trees and plants.
376 locals recommend
The University's Botanical Garden
1 Sars' gateThe botanic gardens are just a five minute walk away. It’s not a big place, but we’ll worth a visit. Lovely garden, well kept, lots of beautiful trees and plants.
This is an amazing park, unlike any other, filled with large stone-carved sculptures. The park is beautiful with well kept gardens, trees and beautiful flowers. Go there for a stroll, or bring a blanket and enjoy a little picnic as well.
549 locals recommend
Frogner Park
KirkeveienThis is an amazing park, unlike any other, filled with large stone-carved sculptures. The park is beautiful with well kept gardens, trees and beautiful flowers. Go there for a stroll, or bring a blanket and enjoy a little picnic as well.
Catch a ferry from Aker Brygge out to this small island. It’s a short ride, but it feels like you’re completely out of the city. Bring towels and go for a swim.
196 locals recommend
Hovedøya
Catch a ferry from Aker Brygge out to this small island. It’s a short ride, but it feels like you’re completely out of the city. Bring towels and go for a swim.
Traveler advice
Getting around
City bike
Download the app called “bysykkel” and you can easily access a bike whenever you need. There is a city bike stand just around the corner, and the app also shows you the locations and available bikes.
Getting around
Buying bus/ tram tickets
Download the app “ruter” to easily buy tickets for public transport.