Accommodation and public transport
Hotels in Oslo
There is a wide range of accommodation options in Oslo. There are usually many available rooms in September, but please book early, as all reservations are subject to availability.
All recommended hotels are located close to the tube (metro/subway), which is the easiest and fastest way to get to the meeting venue. From downtown Oslo, it takes about 7 minutes by metro, followed by a 4-minute walk to the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo.
We strongly recommend using public transport instead of taxis or rental cars. The metro is safe, easy to use, runs frequently, and helps you avoid rush-hour car traffic.
Hotel recommendations
Downtown Oslo
- Scandic Victoria Oslo (external link) a centrally located yet quietly tucked-away hotel just a short walk from Karl Johans gate, the Parliament and the waterfront areas Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen.
- Thon Hotel Cecil (external link) a centrally located hotel in downtown Oslo with comfortable rooms, close to the Parliament, Karl Johans gate, shopping and nightlife.
Downtown Oslo (budget/self-service)
- Citybox Oslo (external link) a centrally located, budget-friendly self-service hotel close to the Parliament and Karl Johans gate, within walking distance of Oslo Central Station and the Oslo Opera House.
Getting around in Oslo
Public transport
Taking the tube (metro/subway) to the venue at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, you should get off at the station “Blindern”, which is where the University of Oslo is located.
All buses, trains, ferries, and metro/subway services in Oslo are operated by the same company and use a single ticket system. The entire city center is in Zone 1 (the airport is in Zone 4N). You can easily buy tickets using the simple mobile app "Ruter" to buy tickets (external link).
Ticket prices:
- Single ticket within Zone 1 (valid for 60 minutes from validation) is 46 NOK (~ 4 EUR and ~ 5 USD) .
- 24h ticket within Zone 1 is 137 NOK (~ 13 EUR and ~ 15 USD).
- 7-day ticket within Zone 1 is 379 NOK (~ 35 EUR and ~ 41 USD).
Single tickets for buses and the metro within Oslo can be purchased at ticket machines at metro stations, at kiosks such as Narvesen, 7‑Eleven, and Deli De Luca throughout the city, or with the RuterBillett app (external link).
