Norway is almost entirely cashless — card is accepted everywhere, including market stalls, bakeries and food halls. You will rarely if ever need cash. Contactless payments work without issue throughout the city.

Tipping is not expected in Norway. At sit-down restaurants, rounding up or leaving 10% is a kind gesture but never obligatory. At cafés, delis and street food counters, no tip is needed.

Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK).

Approximate rates: 1 USD ≈ 10.5 NOK  ·  1 EUR ≈ 11.5 NOK

ATMs (Minibank) are widely available near Karl Johans gate.

The city centre is very walkable — most venues in this guide are 1–15 minutes on foot from the hotel.

Oslo's public transport (Ruter) covers tram, bus, metro and ferry on a single ticket.

Single ticket: ~45 NOK  ·  24-hour pass: ~120 NOK  ·  Buy in the Ruter app — cheaper than machines.

Oslo taxis are available but expensive. Both Bolt and Uber operate in Oslo and are easy to use.

Download the app, set your destination, pay by card in-app — no cash needed. Bolt tends to be slightly cheaper; both are reliable.

Most restaurants open for dinner from 5 or 6 pm. Lunch typically runs 11 am – 3 pm.

Alcohol sold in supermarkets until 8 pm weekdays (6 pm Saturdays). Bars and restaurants serve until 3 am.

Sundays: shops close early; restaurants and cafés generally stay open.

Budget (café, deli, street food): 100–200 NOK

Mid-range (restaurant main course): 200–380 NOK

Upscale / historic: 400–600+ NOK

Coffee: 50–75 NOK  ·  Beer: 90–120 NOK

Tap water in Oslo is excellent — always free to ask for at any restaurant.

Most menus are available in English throughout the city centre.

Oslo is very safe — take normal city precautions around Karl Johans gate in the evening.

Emergency number: 112  ·  Non-emergency police: 02800

Bristol Hotel Oslo

Kristian IVs gate 7, 0164 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 82 60 00

Group meeting point: Hotel lobby unless otherwise announced.