Finding Cheap Hotels in Oslo, Norway

Oslo is the third largest city in Scandinavia and Norway's capital and largest city. It is also Norway's cultural, scientific, economic and governmental center, as well as its trading, banking, industry, and shipping hub. Plenty of the world's largest shipping companies are headquartered in Oslo, and the city has topped the list of the world's most expensive city along with Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and Tokyo in 2010.

Oslo has plenty to offer new visitors and returning tourists alike. The city is home to a selection of world-class museums, a very lively nightlife, as well as a great number of parks and greeneries within the city and outside it. Oslo is the only European capital where citizen can bike, hike, ice-skate, and go sailing or skiing within city limits, or in a short train ride away. If you're planning a trip to Oslo, here's a short list of the things you could see or do:

1. The Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott)- The palace was built during the first half of the 19th century as a residence for the Norwegian and Swedish King, Charles III. The palace is also the official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch. Tours of the palace are usually arranged within the summertime and tickets are usually booked in advance.
   
   


2. The Kon Tiki Museum- If you're looking for a family-friendly museum, the Kon Tiki Museum is certainly worth a visit. The museum is centered on the Kon-Tiki expedition, as well as the balsa raft, Kon-Tiki , that Thor Heyerdahl used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947.
   
   


3. The Holmenkollbakken- The Holmenkollbakken is a ski jumping hill which overlooks Oslo and offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city. The Holmenkollen hosts the annual Holmenkollen Ski festival which happens every March. It also doubles as a concert venue.

Although Oslo may be the most expensive city in the world, looking for Cheap accommodations in Oslo need not be so hard. Simply log on to otel.com and browse our listings for Oslo Cheap Hotels. With deals and promos on over 85 Budget Hotel Oslo, you're sure to find the perfect Cheap Hotel in Oslo that not only fits your budget, but also satisfies your accommodation preferences.

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