Hotels in Oslo

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The capital of Norway, Oslo is an elegant and airy Scandinavian city that blends evocative history and cool modernity. From the scenic harborside to the city's diverse and fascinating museums, Oslo offers travelers plenty to enjoy. Anyone with an interest in Viking history will find Oslo's Viking Ship exhibitions enthralling while culture vultures will appreciate the city's galleries and music venues. Online hotel booking specialist Hotels.com has partnered with great Oslo hotels in order to offer the best value rooms across the city, regardless of location or budget category. The Hotels.com site features maps showing the distances to the main attractions and transport hubs

What's Oslo Like?

Oslo combines the grandeur of a national capital with an air of understated Norwegian modesty. One of the most popular attractions is the unique National Folk Museum, an open air space showcasing 155 traditional houses from all over the country and a Stave church from the 13th century. Norwegian history is also explored in a dramatic way in the Viking Ship museum featuring two of the best-preserved ships from the 9th century, alongside weapons and artifacts. 21st century Oslo is exemplified by the stark white lines and sharp angles of the striking waterfront Opera House, offering panoramic vistas over the fjord and the city. Norway's obsession with winter sports is celebrated at the Holmenkollen ski museum, housed inside an immense ski jump with an observation deck and featuring exhibits covering 4000 years of skiing and Norwegian polar exploration. Oslo hotels offer the perfect base for exploring this fascinating capital.

Tips for Getting Along with Locals in Oslo

English is widely understood in Oslo but it is fun and courteous to learn a few Norwegian greetings or basic phrases like "god morgen" for good morning, "farvel" for goodbye and "takk" for thank you. Norway is a wealthy country with some of the highest food prices anywhere in the world. Be aware that dining out in formal restaurants or having a couple of drinks in a bar can be costly. Small ethnic eateries, market stalls or cafes usually offer the best deals. Norwegian salmon dishes feature heavily on Oslo menus, but visitors might find that the traditional Norwegian recipe for lutefisk, dried cod in a kind of jelly, takes a bit of getting used to. Hotels.com helps you pick your ideal option from our selection of Oslo hotels and book in advance. Our website highlights reviews from past guests and provides photos and sample room descriptions to give a clear indication of what to expect from Oslo accommodation.