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Oslo favourites
Nobel Peace Center is one of Oslo favourites.

1. Nobel Peace Center

8.0
Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, Oslo, Oslo
Museum · Frogner · 51 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Both interesting permanent exhibition on the Nobel prize history, and lots of interactive new temporary things going on.

Evita Espressobar is one of Oslo favourites.

2. Evita Espressobar

7.1
Mandalls gate 10, Oslo, Oslo
Coffee Shop · Grønland · 7 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Lovely scones and coffee. Also shops in Smalgangen and Teaterplassen

Mat & Mer is one of Oslo favourites.

3. Mat & Mer

8.3
Bergensgata 2, Oslo, Oslo
Deli · Bjølsen · 17 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Niice lentil soup and laid-back atmosphere a bit out of the city centre. Can get busy.

Uff is one of Oslo favourites.

4. Uff

5.7
Oslo, Oslo
Vintage and Thrift Store · Sentrum · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Great 2nd hand steals if you got time for hunting. Shops in both Jernbanetorget and Storgata.

Botanisk Hage og Museum is one of Oslo favourites.

5. Botanisk Hage og Museum

9.3
Sars' gate 1, Oslo, Oslo
Botanical Garden · Sofienberg · 27 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Best place on a sunny spring day. enjoy the flowers and get there early to sit in the museum stairs

Rafens is one of Oslo favourites.

6. Rafens

6.1
Grensen 16, Oslo, Oslo
Furniture and Home Store · Sentrum · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Buy some great souvernirs of Norwegian design!

Den Lille Kokosbollefabrikken is one of Oslo favourites.

7. Den Lille Kokosbollefabrikken

6.0
Maridalsveien 157, Oslo, Oslo
Dessert Shop · Sagene · 7 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Buy 6 of these chocolate and cocoa sponge buns, and sit somewhere outside. There is also one in Thorvald Meyers gt. Get your coffee from Supreme Roastworks next door from that one - yum!

Tronsmo Bøker & Tegneserier is one of Oslo favourites.

8. Tronsmo Bøker & Tegneserier

9.2
Universitetsgata 12, Oslo, Oslo
Bookstore · Sentrum · 14 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: One of a kind book store in Oslo. The staff is super, lots of quirky stuff and great books on music.

Ricebowl is one of Oslo favourites.

9. Ricebowl

Youngs gate 4, Oslo, Oslo
Asian Restaurant · Hammersborg · 32 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice affordable meal on three locations in town. The staff might be a bit stressed and rude, and there's no alcohol served. But the food is lovely and service is quick.

Far East is one of Oslo favourites.

10. Far East

7.2
Bernt Ankers gate 4, Oslo, Oslo
Asian Restaurant · Hammersborg · 13 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: My favourite amongst many asian places in the area. Try their home made lemonade and go for something spicy. Don't mind the grumpy waiter.

Cappelens Forslag is one of Oslo favourites.

11. Cappelens Forslag

Bernt Ankers Gate 4, Oslo, Oslo
Bookstore · Hammersborg · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: These guys are worth a visit just for being amazing. The store is so small and so filled with knowledge, rare books and love for literature.

LOKK is one of Oslo favourites.

12. LOKK

Torggata 18b, Oslo, Oslo
Soup Spot · Sentrum · 26 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Perfect after work menu with special beers and tasty soups. Mmmm, friday!

Blings is one of Oslo favourites.

13. Blings

6.8
St. Olavs plass 3, Oslo, Oslo
Coffee Shop · Hammersborg · 11 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Good coffee, nice sandwiches, salads and home made yoghurt. More of a bakery shop, than a place you sit down.

Izakaya is one of Oslo favourites.

14. Izakaya

9.2
St. Olavs gate 7, Oslo, Oslo
Japanese Restaurant · Hammersborg · 61 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: A small, original, hard-to-find treat. Go there for drinks and snacks and enjoy the handsome and service minded staff :)

Café Sara is one of Oslo favourites.

15. Café Sara

8.3
Hausmanns gate 29 (Torggata), Oslo, Oslo
Beer Garden · Hammersborg · 54 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Big turkish/cross over/mexican/whatever bar that serves food until 3am. Big outdoor serving and very tasty, but kinda heavy food.

Delicatessen Tapasbar is one of Oslo favourites.

16. Delicatessen Tapasbar

8.8
Søndre gate 8, Oslo, Oslo
Tapas Restaurant · Grünerløkka øst · 71 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Every food writer's favourite tapas bar. Nice atmosphere, great, safe menu and super wine. Might get pricy, and you probavly have to wait a bit for a seat.

Norð Grünerløkka is one of Oslo favourites.

17. Norð Grünerløkka

Thorvald Meyers gate 72, Oslo, Oslo
Bakery · Grünerløkka øst · 14 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Super lunchy food, great cafe area and lovely owners. A bit prizy, but they do their own coffee in the basement which is kinda cool. They also got a great shop at Bjølsen called Bjølsen bakeri.

Far-far is one of Oslo favourites.

18. Far-far

Oslo, Oslo
Uncategorized · Sagene · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: I love the tiles these guys do! The shop is a bit off the beaten path, but could be combined with a trip by Akerselva and waffles at Hønse Lovisas-hus. Quite expensive, but this is art!

Robot is one of Oslo favourites.

19. Robot

6.6
Oslo, Oslo
Women's Store · Grünerløkka · 1 tip

hannekuhanneku: Nice vintage store with both 2nd hand and remakes. One of few in Oslo that sells the brand pop.

Chillout is one of Oslo favourites.

20. Chillout

8.4
Markveien 54, Oslo, Oslo
Coffee Shop · Grünerløkka · 17 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Their buns are yummmmmy and their selection of travelling books huge! They also do arabic coffee and lassis, which you don't see too often in Oslo

Restaurant Delhi Tandoori is one of Oslo favourites.

21. Restaurant Delhi Tandoori

7.9
Maridalsveien 4, Oslo, Oslo
Indian Restaurant · Grünerløkka · 14 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Amazing Indian food in a space that feels like someones living room. This is really a hidden treasure! Also have a look around the area, as it's one of Oslo's most artsy and original.

22. Babel

Markveien 54, Oslo, Oslo
Women's Store · Grünerløkka · 1 tip

hannekuhanneku: Babel do an excellent combination of 2nd hand treasures (shoes especially) and classy brands like Epiolgue and Ganni. One of Oslo's nicest woman clothing stores!

Gutta på Haugen is one of Oslo favourites.

23. Gutta på Haugen

9.0
Ullevålsveien 45 (Waldemar Thranes Gate), Oslo, Oslo
Gourmet Store · Ila · 15 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: They make grocery shopping to an experience. enough said.

Java Espressobar & Kaffeforretning is one of Oslo favourites.

24. Java Espressobar & Kaffeforretning

8.9
Ullevålsveien 47 (Geitmyrsveien), Oslo, Oslo
Coffee Shop · Ila · 42 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: This is oslo's finest coffee shop. They also do some mean cakes. Very limited seating, but right next to a huge park called St.Hanshaugen

Tamara is one of Oslo favourites.

25. Tamara

6.4
Toftes gate 50 (Seilduksgata), Oslo, Oslo
Pub · Grünerløkka øst · 14 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Kinda off the main bar street and radar, but very nice looking pub with board games and decent priced beers. A place for friends

Hotel Havana is one of Oslo favourites.

26. Hotel Havana

Thorvald Meyers gate 36, Oslo, Oslo
Deli · Grünerløkka øst · 8 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Really nice deli with good food, always a nice pick of house wine and some small snacks for take away. Great for after work.

Ostebutikken is one of Oslo favourites.

27. Ostebutikken

8.3
Thorvald Meyers gate 27 (Schleppegrellsgate), Oslo, Oslo
French Restaurant · Grünerløkka øst · 10 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: One of a kind, small french deli. Go there for the atmosphere and cheese.

Focacceria is one of Oslo favourites.

28. Focacceria

8.5
Markveien 31-33, Oslo, Oslo
Italian Restaurant · Grünerløkka øst · 12 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice "side event" of Oslo's most popular pizza place called Villa Paradiso. Go there for a slice of sandwich-like pizza to bring to the park or enjoy in one of the 8 chairs in the shop. Tasty!

Liebling is one of Oslo favourites.

29. Liebling

Øvrefoss 4 (Markveien), Oslo, Oslo
Café · Grünerløkka · 44 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Liebling wins on charm, food and staff. Go there, and visit their other place called Kanskje kommer kongen in an old folks home close by later on. Buy some funny stuff from Germany in their shop too.

Kanskje kommer kongen is one of Oslo favourites.

30. Kanskje kommer kongen

Oslo, Oslo
Coffee Shop · Grünerløkka · 1 tip

hannekuhanneku: This is my favorite place ever. Not necessarily because of the funny shop, nice food or coffee, but because it's inside an old folk's home. Top dollar idea! Did I mention the juke box and piano? Go.

Habsak is one of Oslo favourites.

31. Habsak

Waldemar Thranes gate 84, Oslo, Oslo
Falafel Restaurant · Sagene · 36 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice mezeh menu, friendly look with board games and weekly quiz. The smoothies and falafel are my favourites. Their falafel was recently voted as best in town.

Aku Aku is one of Oslo favourites.

32. Aku Aku

8.1
Thorvald Meyers gate 32, Oslo, Oslo
Cocktail Bar · Grünerløkka øst · 52 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Enjoy Oslo's best drink and imagine you're seated in some bungalow in a small pacific island. Tends to get busy and a bit expensive, but worth it.

St. Hanshaugen is one of Oslo favourites.

33. St. Hanshaugen

9.0
St. Hanshaugen, Oslo, Oslo
Park · Ila · 17 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Big park with a young barbeque-ish scene evolving the minute the sun pops out. Hosts events as outside cinema screenings and gigs during summer.

34. Leela Yoga

7.6
Heimdalsgata 4, Oslo, Oslo
Yoga Studio · Sofienberg · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Oslo's finest yoga studio with a young and friendly atmosphere. They also got a great cafe and shop, selling yoga clothes and books, teas, salads, snacks, coffee and cakes.

Habibi Mezahrestaurant is one of Oslo favourites.

35. Habibi Mezahrestaurant

7.3
Storgata 26, Oslo, Oslo
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Hammersborg · 11 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Loving their mezah. Spacious restaurant in a basement very close to the city centre.

Hells Kitchen is one of Oslo favourites.

36. Hells Kitchen

8.3
Møllergata 23 (Youngs gate), Oslo, Oslo
Pizzeria · Hammersborg · 54 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Best pizza close to the city center! Also great drinks.

Revolver is one of Oslo favourites.

37. Revolver

4.6
Møllergata 32, Oslo, Oslo
Rock Club · Hammersborg · 20 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice hang-out with gigs and dj's in the basement and a bar upstairs. Nice food in one of the bars, if you get there before midnight. Have a drink or ten.

Marita Butikken is one of Oslo favourites.

38. Marita Butikken

6.8
Markveien (Søndre Gate), Oslo, Oslo
Vintage and Thrift Store · Grünerløkka øst · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Cheap vintage! Here you can find furnitures and supplies, all for a good cause.

Blafre is one of Oslo favourites.

39. Blafre

7.3
Ballplassveien 2, Oslo, Oslo
Café · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Norwegian super cute design flagship a bit off the beaten track. Can easily be combined with an excellent view over the city. The shop contains a lovely cafe with home made goodies.

Månefisken is one of Oslo favourites.

40. Månefisken

7.6
Sagveien 23A, Oslo, Oslo
Music Venue · Sagene · 11 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Here you can actually drink your wine on the river! Can be hard to find, but well worth it on a warm night. Look for the colorful lights by the bridge. Also a venue for smaller gigs.

John Dee is one of Oslo favourites.

41. John Dee

8.3
Torggata 16, Oslo, Oslo
Rock Club · Hammersborg · 8 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: A place for hot-tempered rockers and bands that will play on venues too big for them in about two years. Nice intimate feel.

Sentrum Scene is one of Oslo favourites.

42. Sentrum Scene

8.6
Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1 (Calmeyers gate), Oslo, Oslo
Music Venue · Hammersborg · 15 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Best venue for bigger bands in town.

Parkteatret is one of Oslo favourites.

43. Parkteatret

8.6
Olaf Ryes plass 11 (Gruners gate), Oslo, Oslo
Performing Arts Venue · Grünerløkka øst · 27 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice place for a weekday drink or a smaller venued gig. Also great outside on sunny days. If you can get a seat..

Døgnvill Burger Vulkan is one of Oslo favourites.

44. Døgnvill Burger Vulkan

8.4
Vulkan 12, Oslo, Oslo
Burger Joint · Grünerløkka · 62 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Tasty burgers and fries, nice staff. Tends to get busy, especially in weekends

657oslo is one of Oslo favourites.

45. 657oslo

Fredensborgveien 24D, Oslo, Oslo
Coworking Space · Hammersborg · 5 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice coworking space with a creative vibe on central location. Rent meeting rooms, or follow them for events as creative mornings sessions.

Big Dipper Records is one of Oslo favourites.

46. Big Dipper Records

8.9
Møllergata 1, Oslo, Oslo
Record Store · Hammersborg · 10 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Big vinyl shop with service minded staff. Easy to spend some time exploring their vide selection.

Monki is one of Oslo favourites.

47. Monki

8.0
Karl Johansgt. 15, Oslo, Oslo
Women's Store · Sentrum · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice department store for girls. Scandinavian look with a Tokyo vibe, h&m owned. Affordable, also in Hegdehaugsveien and Storo senter.

Pickles Studios is one of Oslo favourites.

48. Pickles Studios

Coworking Space · Sagene · 1 tip

hannekuhanneku: Nice knitting store developed from a Norwegian start-up. Sells excellent knitting equipment and their own really cute pattern books with retro inspired stuff. Worth a visit.

Godt Brød is one of Oslo favourites.

49. Godt Brød

8.6
Thorvald Meyers gate 49, Oslo, Oslo
Bakery · Grünerløkka øst · 33 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: A bit expencive, but also so good. Great buns and pastries/cakes. You're free to make your own sandwich from a vide selection of spreads and veggies. All organic.

Fretex is one of Oslo favourites.

50. Fretex

7.4
Olaf Ryes plass 3, Oslo, Oslo
Vintage and Thrift Store · Grünerløkka øst · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: The Salvation Army's 2nd hand stores always got something to offer. You find them around town, but the Grünerløkka store is the most fashion oriented.

Gaasa is one of Oslo favourites.

51. Gaasa

Storgata 36 B, Oslo, Oslo
Beer Garden · Hammersborg · 17 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Spacious and sunny outside area. Play pool inside and drink beer. Old, wooden typical Norwegian building. They don't sell food, just snacks, but allow you to bring some as long as it's not too greasy

Kulturhuset is one of Oslo favourites.

52. Kulturhuset

8.6
Youngs gate 6 (Calmeyers gate), Oslo, Oslo
Bar · Hammersborg · 48 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Drinks, shuffle board and lots of space. Tends to get super busy anyway, so get there early or queue up. They also host a vide range of cultural events and a nice cafe at day. The Puroslo cakes=yum!

Weekday is one of Oslo favourites.

53. Weekday

Stortorvet 7, Oslo, Oslo
Clothing Store · Sentrum · 1 tip

hannekuhanneku: Classic scandinavian looked department clothing. Both girls/boys wear. Sells cheap monday, their own brand and some selected cheaper design lines. Affordable.

Sound of Mu is one of Oslo favourites.

54. Sound of Mu

6.8
Markveien 58, Oslo, Oslo
Art Gallery · Grünerløkka øst · 2 tips and reviews

hannekuhanneku: Nice, veg. snack menu and cute backyard. Also good music profile.

Kverneriet is one of Oslo favourites.

55. Kverneriet

9.0
Kirkeveien 64 B, Oslo, Oslo
Burger Joint · Majorstuen nord · 39 tips and reviews
Der Peppern Gror is one of Oslo favourites.

56. Der Peppern Gror

8.3
Fritjof Nansens plass 7, Oslo, Oslo
Indian Restaurant · Sentrum · 23 tips and reviews