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Address: Karl Johans gate 31, 0159 Oslo

• Historic city-centre hotel on Karl Johans gate with landmark status.
• Close to Oslo gay nightlife, easy walk to bars around the courthouse 
• Classic rooms and grand lobby feel,  traditional rather than boutique.
• Rooftop bar adds a modern social space with skyline views.
• Strong choice if you want luxury comfort without leaving the centre.
• Best for travellers who like history, location, and walkable nights out.
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Address: Sonja Henies plass 3, 0185 Oslo

• Tall city-centre hotel next to Oslo Central Station.
• Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse area.
• High-floor rooms focus on skyline and fjord views.
• Large hotel feel with pool, gym, and rooftop dining.
• Easy base if you want transport and nightlife nearby.
• Best for city stays where location matters most.
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Address: Stortingsgata 8 (entrance Rosenkrantzgate), 0161 Oslo

• Central Oslo hotel beside Parliament and Karl Johans gate.
• Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse area on foot.
• Bright, practical rooms built for city breaks and short stays.
• Calm atmosphere works well after late nights out.
• Strong breakfast and easy access to transport links.
• Best for travellers who want location first, extras second.
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Address:Øvre Slottsgate 2C, 0157 Oslo

• Modern city-centre hotel in Oslo old-town streets.
• Close to gay nightlife around the courthouse district.
• Smaller, social feel compared to larger chain towers.
• Walkable location makes late nights easy and simple.
• Good base for bars, dining, and city exploring.
• Best for travellers who want style without going luxury.
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 5, 0164 Oslo

• Long-running gay bar in central Oslo with a local, social feel.
• Ground floor works for early drinks before the crowd builds.
• Upstairs club opens later with DJs and a livelier dance vibe.
• Quiz Mondays & karaoke Tuesdays give it a neighbourhood feel.
• Late closing and mixed crowd make it a steady weekend anchor.
• Open: Mon-Sun: 3pm-3:30am (Club: Thu-Sat: 10pm-3:30am)
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Address: Nedre Slottsgate 2 E, 0157 Oslo

• Gay men’s fetish club with a members-style atmosphere.
• Theme nights focus on leather, rubber, and uniforms.
• Bar area upstairs with more private zones later.
• Dress code and rules shape the crowd and mood.
• Best for structured fetish nights, not casual drinks.
• Open: Event nights only (mostly Fri, Sat), doors usually 10pm-late
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 2, 0164 Oslo

• Central gay pub by the courthouse with an easy, local feel.
• Small room, quick chats at the bar, no “scene” pressure.
• Pool table energy keeps groups hanging around longer.
• Late hours make it a handy stop before, or after, clubbing.
• Best when you want a proper pub night, not a polished cocktail bar.
• Open: Daily 3pm-3:30am
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Address: Grønland 3, 0188 Oslo

• Gay-friendly Grønland pub with a no-frills local feel.
• Cheap drinks, mixed crowd, and an easy place to settle in.
• Quieter in the day, livelier later when the bar fills up.
• Good base near the centre for a long, unplanned night out.
• Best for a straight-up pub vibe, not cocktails or posing.
• Open: Daily: 12pm-3:30am
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Address: C. J. Hambros plass 2, 0164 Oslo

• Gay-friendly bar and café right by Oslo’s courthouse.
• Terrace seats are the main draw when it’s mild out.
• Food-first early, louder drinks crowd later in the night.
• Central location makes it a natural pre-club meet-up point.
• Best for easy drop-ins and people-watching, not cocktails.
• Open: Mon-Wed:11am-12:30am, Thu-Fri:11am-3:30am,
• Sat:3pm-3:30am
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Address: Storgata 13, 0155 Oslo

• Gay bar near Strøget with a late, dance-led crowd.
• DJs push West Asian and African-leaning club energy.
• Compact room that flips from chill to busy after midnight.
• Easy meet-up spot when you’re bar-hopping central Oslo.
• Best for music and mingling, not quiet conversation.
• Open: Tue:4pm-1am, Wed-Thu:4pm-2am, Sat-Fri:4pm-3am
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Address: Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo

• Waterfront culture spot with sauna, food, bars, and live shows. 
• Gay-friendly crowd and host venue for Oslo Drag Festival events.
• Fire pits and quay-side seating make it feel very Oslo-centre.
• Sauna sessions run daily with cold fjord dips between rounds.
• Best for a long hang that shifts from shows to late drinks.
• Open: Mon-Thu:11am-11pm, Fri-Sat:11am-12am, Sun:11am-10pm
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Address: Holbergs gate 19, 0166 Oslo

• Gay-friendly bar-diner-club with a two-floor setup near Holbergs plass.
• Hosts Norway Bears Bear Pub monthly in the basement space.
• Upstairs suits dinner and drinks, downstairs turns into DJ-led nights.
• A good “start here, stay late” option when you want one address.
• Best for social groups and late dancing, not a quiet lounge.
• Open: Tue-Thu:4pm-1am, Fri:4pm-3am, Sat:6pm-3am
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Kristian IVs gate 12, 0164 Oslo, Norway

Oslo’s ultimate club for Gays, Dykes, Trans, Bisexuals And Queers! Of all colors, shapes and sizes

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