Oslo
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Oslo.
Hotel guides
Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type.
Their Oslo ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Oslo with the best hotel views.
Read the guide at spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/oslo.
spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/oslo
Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish, and authentic places to stay.
This page presents an Oslo selection of small hotels, B&Bs, boutique hotels, luxury hotels, villas, and holiday homes, with Amerikalinjen and Lysebu shown among the listed properties.
Read the guide at secretplaces.com/norway/oslo-region/oslo/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes.
secretplaces.com/norway/oslo-region/oslo/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes
Travel videos
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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, advice, and destination guides.
This Oslo guide video is a well-rounded planning aid, covering sights, reasons to visit, getting there, getting around, typical prices, budgeting, and timing.
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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' European guidebooks, television, and radio travel work.
This Oslo travel guide video provides a rich city overview, covering Viking ships, the Opera House, museums, harborfront scenes, art, and a fjord boat ride.
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Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical guide-style episodes.
This Oslo travel guide video brings together city context, costs, food, scenery, and VisitOSLO visitor resources, making it especially useful for practical trip planning.
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Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel focused on affordable travel, long-term travel, and budget-conscious life on the road.
This Oslo vlog follows Brian and Carrie's first impressions of the city, highlighting clean design, tree-lined paths, waterfront views, and the overall feel of exploring Oslo.
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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan, featuring educational travel videos from Europe and other regions.
This downtown Oslo travel video gives a helpful street-level look at Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johan Gate, Stortorvet Square, shopping areas, and nearby pedestrian streets.
Travel articles & blogs
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary tools. Their Oslo travel guide gives a well-rounded city overview, covering museums, historic landmarks, fjord cruises, green spaces, modern architecture, and the city's fjord-and-forest setting.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/oslo/.
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Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Oslo city guide is a strong professional planning resource, bringing together the Opera House waterfront, Vigeland Park, museums, fjord cruises, top places to visit, and local tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/norway/oslo.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/norway/oslo
Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget travel advice site focused on practical planning and money-saving travel resources. Their budget Oslo guide is a practical choice for planning an affordable city visit, covering things to do, places to stay, transportation, and related trip logistics.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/norway-travel-tips/oslo/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/norway-travel-tips/oslo/
A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic travel planning and personally visited destination guidance. Her Oslo itinerary is a helpful fit for a short city stay, organizing notable sights and experiences around a realistic two- or three-day visit.
Read the guide at dangerous-business.com/72-hours-in-oslo-norway/.
dangerous-business.com/72-hours-in-oslo-norway/
Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site with destination guides, personal stories, and visually led travel coverage. Their Oslo article gives a visually led introduction to nine city experiences, with fjords, museums, and waterfront architecture making it useful for first-pass sightseeing plans.
Read the guide at danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-in-oslo/.
danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-in-oslo/
Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog focused on adventure destinations, trekking, wildlife, gear, and practical planning detail. Their Oslo guide is a helpful, well-rounded primer on the city’s museums, art galleries, and easy access to countryside escapes.
Read the guide at atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/things-to-do-in-oslo-norway/.
atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/things-to-do-in-oslo-norway/
Girl About The Globe is a social impact blog for conscious solo female travellers and solo trip planning. Their solo Oslo guide gives practical support for planning a confident visit, with advice on nighttime activities, food, accommodation, and a weekend itinerary.
Read the guide at girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-oslo-norway/.
girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-oslo-norway/
Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency and travel site with destination-planning content and expert posts about family trips. Their Oslo destination page is a useful starting point for family travel planning, collecting expert posts and trip ideas in one place.
Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/europe/norway/oslo.
ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/europe/norway/oslo
Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused on guidance, resources, and destination coverage for people who travel alone. Their Oslo article offers a practical solo-travel perspective, including budget considerations and first-hand insight into visiting the city alone.
Read the guide at solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-destination-oslo-norway/.
solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-destination-oslo-norway/
Wild Junket is Nellie Huang’s adventure and experiential travel blog, with detailed destination guides and offbeat travel coverage. Her Oslo winter guide is a strong seasonal resource for planning a cold-weather break in the Norwegian capital.
Read the guide at wildjunket.com/things-to-do-in-oslo-in-winter/.
wildjunket.com/things-to-do-in-oslo-in-winter/
Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, practical tips, and contributor-based travel advice. Their summer Oslo article is especially helpful for budget-conscious visitors looking for cheaper things to do in the city.
Read the guide at traveldudes.com/cheap-things-to-do-in-oslo-in-summer-norway/.
traveldudes.com/cheap-things-to-do-in-oslo-in-summer-norway/
A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides and independent travel planning. Their Oslo planning guide helps readers choose a sensible trip length with clear, practical advice on how many days to spend in the city.
Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/how-many-days-in-oslo/.
abrokenbackpack.com/how-many-days-in-oslo/
Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visually driven destination stories and guides. Their one-day Oslo stopover itinerary is a good fit for travellers who want a focused plan for a short visit to Norway’s capital.
Read the guide at handluggageonly.co.uk/quick-stopover-oslo-norway/.
handluggageonly.co.uk/quick-stopover-oslo-norway/
Third Eye Traveller is Sophie Pearce’s solo female travel blog focused on historical, bookish, cinematic, and atmospheric destinations. Her Oslo Royal Palace guide gives useful timing and viewing details for seeing the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Read the guide at thirdeyetraveller.com/oslo-royal-palace-changing-of-the-guard/.
thirdeyetraveller.com/oslo-royal-palace-changing-of-the-guard/