Visit Vestre Aker
Popular places to visit
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
Oslo Opera House
The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Oslo Winter Park
Carve tracks on perfectly groomed runs and watch daredevils on Norway’s Olympic superpipe at this stunning resort area a short distance from central Oslo.
Royal Palace
You can find out about the history of Oslo with a trip to Royal Palace. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your stay in Oslo. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Things to do
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
The Viking Planet Admission Ticket
Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo - 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Top hotels in Vestre Aker
Scandic Holmenkollen Park
Great hotel, stayed for 5 nights. Amazing views, relaxing bar area and seating area upstairs. Breakfast had a good selection. Awesome location - for skiing and seeing the Olympic set up. Train station 10/15mins walk down the hill. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Lysebu Hotel
All great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Voksenasen Hotell, BW Signature Collection
This is a beautiful hotel that I have had the opportunity to visit in the past. We stayed 4 nights this time and have enjoyed the quiet beauty of the hotel and surrounding area.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Great hotel, High standard of decor and excellent staff. Bars and restaurant top quality, food excellent. Also hotel is central. Opposite the main railway station and Central Bus and tram stops. Shops and restaurants close by and about 10 mins walk to the harbour and opera house.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Citybox Oslo
Location is great! Nice and close to the station to get in and out of the city. Plenty of buses around too, however it’s also within walking distance to landmarks like the opera house and royal palace. Staff were super friendly, however you can go your entire stay without interacting with staff as ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Smarthotel Oslo
Rooms small. Tv not working throughout my stay.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vestre Aker
Holmenkollen
Travellers choose Holmenkollen for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Holmenkollen Station or Holmenkollen T-Bane and check out top sights like Holmenkollen Ski Museum.
Skøyen
Check out the museums while you're in Skøyen. Hop on the metro at Skoyen Light Rail Station and Thune Light Rail Station to see top sights like Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park and Frogner Park.
Majorstuen
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Majorstuen. Top attractions like Oslo City Museum and Frogner Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vigelandsparken Station or Frogner Stadion Station to see more of the city.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
St. Hanshaugen
You might enjoy the restaurants while in St. Hanshaugen. Bislett Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Stensgata Light Rail Station or Bislett Station to see more of the city.
Sagene
While you're in Sagene, take in top sights like Sagene Church or Storo Storsenter, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sandaker Center Tram Station or Torshov Tram Station.
