Accommodation - Compared to other expensive capital cities, accommodation in Oslo is not that bad. You might assume that weekends are the priciest part of the week, but because of the amount of business travelers booking in Monday to Friday, you’re actually likely to get a better deal on the weekend.

If you’re planning on coming in the summer, July tends to be good, as some hotels offer special summer deals.

You should definitely take the time to check what’s going on in Oslo for the time you’re there. Concerts and other big events tend to attract people from the whole country. In other words, the hotels quickly fill up, and if you snooze you might be left with the worst deals.

Hostels, guesthouses and other cheap alternatives are available.

Wine & Dine – Although the prices at some restaurants might ruin your appetite, it is fully possible to find less expensive places. Cheaper restaurants are located all around town, and if in doubt, ask the locals. Good deals in this country are a rarity that will definitely not be missed by the jungle telegraph.

Still, a figure on a minimum of NOK 150 (about 30 dollars) for a decently good meal. If you are in a group, why not order a few different meals and share the food between you? This way you get a taste of everything, without paying the full price. The staff is used to tourists struggling to accept the prices, so they won’t even look at you funny.

The bill gets out of control if you wish to enjoy a bottle of wine with your dinner. Because of the taxes on alcohol, even cheaper wine and beer cost a small fortune when purchased in a restaurant.